Local
Plaza Midwood was first. And it may be last in Charlotte with special road barriers
July 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Reality Check
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Education
CMS superintendent scheduled to get $22,000 raise during district investigation
Updated July 16, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Politics & Government
Whatley’s COVID-era comments on prisons raise more questions in race vs. Cooper
July 15, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Local
Cars keep smashing Plaza Midwood planters. Neighbors want Charlotte to pay
July 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Things to do
Is SCREENX worth the hype? I put Charlotte’s newest movie experience to the test
July 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Know Your 704
‘Marinara covered in mold:’ 2 Charlotte restaurants earn ‘B’ grades
Updated August 13, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Education
CMS spent $1.7M in contracts with Superintendent Crystal Hill’s ex-colleagues
Updated July 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Politics & Government
NC gives up on its effort to regularly replace vehicle license plates
July 9, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Local
NC homeowners pooled Helene relief money for road fix. Their HOA has gone silent
July 9, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Local
Charlotte’s water restrictions rely on the honor system. Is it actually working?
July 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Crime & Courts
Monroe councilman won’t face charges in case involving minor, city probe continues
Updated July 7, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Local
Why is east Charlotte Salvation Army building closed? Local leaders want answers
July 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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