Know Your 704
Bugs, parasite paperwork: 4 Mecklenburg restaurants get “B” sanitation scores
October 16, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Reality Check
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National
Ex-NASCAR champ Tony Stewart admits, ‘I was miserable. I was not nice to people’
Updated October 16, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Education
The 7 things we still don’t know about CMS’ investigations, contracts and turmoil
Updated October 23, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Voter Guide
NC Rep. Tricia Cotham eked out a win in 2024. Is she more vulnerable in 2026?
Updated October 20, 2026 at 9:04 AM
National
Fourteen emails in 4 months: Records show Masterson’s work at alleged ‘no-show job’
Updated October 16, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Opinion
Charlotte banks can force employees back to the office. It’s coming with a cost.
Updated October 16, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Politics & Government
NC’s gas tax holiday is evident at the pump, though less so for diesel
October 14, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Elections
Fact check: How Eastern NC congressional candidates view immigration enforcement
October 14, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Know Your 704
After GA rollercoaster death this week, how do we know NC State Fair rides are safe?
Updated October 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM
National
Trump scheduled to visit Kansas amid tight Marshall-Hamilton Senate race
Updated October 13, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Know Your 704
3 Charlotte restaurants temporarily close after poor health inspections
October 12, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Politics & Government
Charlotte quietly approved raise for city manager. Here’s how much he makes now
Updated October 13, 2026 at 8:53 AM
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