Business
Could shifting politics ‘kill the golden goose’ with CLT airport lease? Some fear so.
Updated August 4, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Reality Check
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Politics & Government
Tepper gives BOA stadium renovations $500M boost. Why Charlotte won’t pay more
July 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Food & Drink
Charlotte area restaurants are reinspected after getting ‘B’ grades in July
July 25, 2026 at 5:40 AM
North Carolina
Heat-related hospital visits at near-record high in NC this summer, state reports
Updated July 25, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Local
People keep illegally dumping things in Charlotte. The city says it needs help
Updated July 24, 2026 at 12:03 PM
North Carolina
1,4-dioxane leaked into a local waterway. Why it took days to notify the public
Updated July 28, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Local
‘We all suffer.’ New apartment tower floods this Charlotte neighborhood with cars
Updated July 23, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Local
A Black teen found hanged near Charlotte church was a suicide, police say. Questions remain
Updated July 23, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Business
NC lawmakers again pledge money to help private jet company expand in Eastern NC
Updated July 21, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Politics & Government
Which Mecklenburg leaders miss meetings? Here are commissioner attendance rates
July 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Business
700 NC residents lost more than $8.4 million in 2025 to this fraud. Here’s how
July 20, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Know Your 704
Several flies, grease build-up: 3 Charlotte-area restaurants earn ‘B’ grades
Updated August 13, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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