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Charlotte could hit 90°F Saturday before thunderstorms become more likely after 3 p.m. A wetter, stormier Sunday follows.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Atrium Health says it invested $2.38 billion in North Carolina community benefit in 2025, covering everything from free care to school-based virtual visits.
Food & Drinks in ...
Club House Kitchen & Cocktails has quietly closed in Plaza Midwood, and a lounge-style concept called Touché Charlotte is lined up for the space.
Charlotte gets a sunny, dry Friday before a stormy weekend brings heavy rain and a risk of isolated flooding.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A pre-dawn power outage shut down traffic lights in east Charlotte before two cars collided, leaving one person with life-threatening injuries.
A Charlotte police officer was arrested after investigators said he improperly accessed Flock and CJLEADS for a non-law-enforcement purpose.
Charlotte gets a sunny, low-humidity Thursday before rain chances rise sharply this weekend. Stormy weather could linger into early next week.
A new sixth-floor bar and restaurant is bringing botanical cocktails, pizza, DJs and a greenhouse to Steele Creek this fall.
North Carolina’s first confirmed yellow-legged hornets were found near Charlotte, triggering a 200-trap response around a Union County home.
Somerset Court of Cherryville agreed to pay $1,000 and require staff discharge training after state regulators found serious neglect tied to the alleged 'dumping' of a resident.
Burke County deputies arrested 43‑year‑old Wendell Sherwood Osborne after a July 26 Connelly Springs shooting. Warrants charge him with first‑degree burglary and assault; he is held without bond.
Community & Society in ...
Cabarrus and Rowan leaders say childcare shortages are costing the local economy about $149.1M a year and are lining up state funding and local programs to stabilize care.
Mecklenburg County has confirmed Cyclospora cases as North Carolina joins a multi‑state outbreak. Officials urge careful washing of produce and prompt medical attention for persistent diarrhea.
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