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NC regulators OK'd water bill hike now forcing families to shrink budgets
September 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Business
What do rising gas prices look like? We’ve got a graphic to show you.
Updated September 21, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Business
Waymo’s driverless taxis came to Charlotte months ago. Why you still can’t use them
September 19, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Elections
Fact check: Where Kevin Crutchfield & April Cook stand on private school vouchers
September 19, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Politics & Government
The economy is top of mind for NC voters. Where the Senate candidates stand
Updated September 23, 2026 at 11:58 AM
National
Wildfire continues to burn in Yosemite. Are park officials downplaying its size?
Updated September 18, 2026 at 7:27 PM
North Carolina
NC denies Duke Energy request to expand gas turbine for future data centers
Updated September 18, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Elections
Fact check: NC attack ad targets candidate over Duke Energy funding, data centers
September 18, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Know Your 704
Are NC’s biggest cities safe? Here’s where they rank in a new report
Updated September 18, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Business
Why Sheri Lynch of ‘Bob & Sheri’ is leaving Charlotte radio. She bets you’ll follow
September 17, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Education
CMS broke policy by paying firm $30k monthly without contract, complaint alleges
September 17, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Business
Carvana is expanding Charlotte operations and adding 100 jobs to the region
September 17, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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