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Education

Does NC legislature value teacher experience? Educators react to pay raises

Does NC legislature value teacher experience? Educators react to pay raises
Both chambers of the NC General Assembly passed the long-awaited budget plan Thursday.
Updated July 2, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Months after viral video backlash, McDonald’s CEO joins Duke Board of Trustees
Business

Months after viral video backlash, McDonald’s CEO joins Duke Board of Trustees

July 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
NC jail inmates staged a revolt, took hostages. Officials won’t say much
Politics & Government

NC jail inmates staged a revolt, took hostages. Officials won’t say much

Updated July 2, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Heat index of 109 degrees forecast for Charlotte. Take precautions, experts say
Weather News

Heat index of 109 degrees forecast for Charlotte. Take precautions, experts say

Updated July 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Charlotte community center closes from power outage as heatwave hits Queen City
Local

Charlotte community center closes from power outage as heatwave hits Queen City

Updated July 2, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Suburban Charlotte manufacturer has abruptly laid off over 60 workers
Business

Suburban Charlotte manufacturer has abruptly laid off over 60 workers

Updated July 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Brothers stole thousands of dollars in candy and coffee from NC stores, feds say
Crime & Courts

Brothers stole thousands of dollars in candy and coffee from NC stores, feds say

July 2, 2026 at 2:23 PM
MEDIC treats person for heat exhaustion in Charlotte
Local

MEDIC treats person for heat exhaustion in Charlotte

Updated July 2, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Can my neighbor let their dog on my property in Charlotte? The rules
Know Your 704

Can my neighbor let their dog on my property in Charlotte? The rules

July 2, 2026 at 1:49 PM
NC congressman secures millions of dollars for planned I-77 Lake Norman exit
Politics & Government

NC congressman secures millions of dollars for planned I-77 Lake Norman exit

July 2, 2026 at 1:27 PM
NC deputies filmed punching a man during drug enforcement. They said it was to help.
Crime & Courts

NC deputies filmed punching a man during drug enforcement. They said it was to help.

July 2, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Charlotte flights aren’t getting cheaper, but fuel is. When could that change?
Business

Charlotte flights aren’t getting cheaper, but fuel is. When could that change?

Updated July 2, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Small plane that crashed in SC near Charlotte left from Mississippi
Local

Small plane that crashed in SC near Charlotte left from Mississippi

Updated July 2, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Small plane headed to NC airport crashes in SC
Local

Small plane headed to NC airport crashes in SC

July 2, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Latest Hendrick Automotive expansion in Charlotte covers cars ‘people dream of’
Business

Latest Hendrick Automotive expansion in Charlotte covers cars ‘people dream of’

July 2, 2026 at 11:08 AM
“Chained, beaten, deprived”: Family says Somali man suffered abuse on ICE deportation flight
Local

“Chained, beaten, deprived”: Family says Somali man suffered abuse on ICE deportation flight

Updated July 2, 2026 at 10:16 AM
‘Abti was taken’: Charlotte family left in dark as uncle was shipped to Somalia
Local

‘Abti was taken’: Charlotte family left in dark as uncle was shipped to Somalia

Updated July 2, 2026 at 9:58 AM
New Dilworth development will include an apartment tower up to 33 stories tall
Business

New Dilworth development will include an apartment tower up to 33 stories tall

Updated July 2, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Dead roaches, flies & dirt: Worst Charlotte restaurant inspections in June
Local

Dead roaches, flies & dirt: Worst Charlotte restaurant inspections in June

July 2, 2026 at 7:54 AM
NC budget targets legal fund that could strip low-income residents of attorney help
Politics & Government

NC budget targets legal fund that could strip low-income residents of attorney help

July 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM
New NC budget proposes big cash infusion for Charlotte health clinic’s construction
Politics & Government

New NC budget proposes big cash infusion for Charlotte health clinic’s construction

July 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Hottest Julys in North Carolina since 1895
Local

Hottest Julys in North Carolina since 1895

Updated July 2, 2026 at 4:59 PM
‘A new chapter.’ Catawba Indians celebrate 1st phase of $1.2 billion NC casino
Local

‘A new chapter.’ Catawba Indians celebrate 1st phase of $1.2 billion NC casino

Updated July 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Charlotte Animal Control will no longer take certain animals. New rules
Know Your 704

Charlotte Animal Control will no longer take certain animals. New rules

Updated July 2, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Robert Harrington is Charlotte’s new mayor. He’ll face 4 challenges right away
Politics & Government

Robert Harrington is Charlotte’s new mayor. He’ll face 4 challenges right away

Updated July 2, 2026 at 11:27 AM

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