Business
Here’s what Charlotte’s 10-year airport lease means for CLT flight prices
Updated November 10, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Reality Check
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Elections
They flipped NC seats in 2026. Now, here's what Charlotte area's Democrats promised
Updated November 13, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Business
Airport workers walk out as Charlotte approves multibillion-dollar lease
Updated November 10, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Carolina Panthers
FAQ on PSLs: What Carolina Panthers fans can do if impacted by stadium changes
Updated November 13, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Know Your 704
Crawling roach, old batter: Worst Mecklenburg restaurant inspections in October
November 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Elections
A mailer tried connecting him to Hamas. He won his NC Senate seat by double digits.
Updated November 9, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Local
Having trouble with your HOA in North Carolina? Here’s what you need to know
November 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Food and Drink
Did a Charlotte nightclub really charge $6 for a to-go box? Here’s what we know
Updated November 9, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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Politics & Government
The era of free rides on North Carolina’s state ferries soon will end
Updated November 5, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Know Your 704
Chipped paint and dust: 3 Charlotte restaurants receive Bs for sanitation
November 5, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Elections
NC Democrats have a lot more power in the legislature. What they want to do with it
Updated November 5, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Elections
NC lawmakers drew maps heavily favoring Republicans. How did they fail so badly?
Updated November 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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