Charlotte NC

North Carolina will spend $3.2 billion on I-77 toll lanes from Charlotte to South Carolina. This marks the state's costliest road work to date. Workers will add two pay-to-use lanes in both directions on the 11-mile stretch between Brookshire Freeway and the state lines. "We're really at the starting line to be able...

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports 97% of its teacher positions are filled ahead of the upcoming school year, citing progress in recruitment and retention efforts. Why it matters: North Carolina public school teachers are leaving the profession at an alarming and rising rate, threatening student performance. By...

Wells Fargo’s new sign is an overblown addition to Charlotte that brands the skyline, making all of our eyes hurt worse. Last week, helicopters lifted the 14-foot-tall red letters on top of the company’s building at 550 South Tryon, and the skyline hasn’t been the same since. A skyline is part of the unnatural beauty...

A popular South End men’s store was broken into early Sunday morning, according to police.

Hey you! So you’re thinking about celebrating Pride in Charlotte?. Whether you’re fully out, just curious, or somewhere in between, here’s the thing: you belong here. I remember my first time — no glitter, no grand entrance. Just me on the sidelines wondering, “Am I doing it right?” Spoiler: there’s no wrong way to...

This week will remain hot, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses, according to health experts.

Bojangles is teaming up with Mountain Dew and gaming personality & Charlotte native JoeWo to celebrate the return of Bo’s Bird Dogs to the menu. From June 23 through July 21, 2025, fans can visit Bojangles.com/JoeWo and register for a free combo (JoeWo’s go-to order) for delivery or pickup (a $7.99 value.)...

Songbirds Wine Bar will cater to independent artists and music lovers when it opens in University City this fall. Why it matters: Owner Ashley Hunt plans to use the wine bar as a platform to showcase local talent and supply artists with resources. Context: Hunt, a former contestant on "American...

A block party near Revolution Park in West Charlotte turned violent Saturday night when gunfire erupted, injuring one person.

CHARLOTTE, NC.- A 30-year-old Kings Mountain, North Carolina, man, and a convicted felon, will be spending the next eight-and-a-half years in federal prison after being sentenced last Tuesday for violating federal firearms laws. According to U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Phillip Leon...