Food and DrinkNew Lake Norman Tex-Mex restaurant lives up to its ‘spicy cuisine’ warningThis nostalgic Lake Norman Tex-Mex spot serves serious heat — plus ice cream tacos for dessert.Updated May 7, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Crime & CourtsHe didn’t shoot, but accomplice in 2020 University City homicide sentenced to lifeUpdated May 7, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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Politics & GovernmentCharlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announces surprise resignation 6 months after reelectionUpdated May 7, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC owes public schools $35.8 million from students using private school vouchersUpdated May 7, 2026 at 12:12 PM
BusinessWhat Duke Energy’s upcoming merger means to NC amid spending jump, rate backlashUpdated May 7, 2026 at 10:49 AM
LocalThese are the best hospitals in Charlotte, report says. See the full 2026 listUpdated May 7, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Politics & GovernmentHow will Charlotte pick an interim mayor after Vi Lyles steps down? What to knowUpdated May 7, 2026 at 10:16 AM
OpinionA Charlotte mystery: Why did Vi Lyles run again if she thought she might resign?Updated May 7, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Politics & GovernmentRead Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles’ full statement announcing her resignationMay 7, 2026 at 9:42 AM
EducationNC teachers say they don’t have enough time. Here’s how much unpaid work they doMay 7, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Politics & GovernmentNC could see high school graduation rate drop due to immigration enforcementMay 7, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Crime & CourtsCharlotte skatepark mentor spent decades abusing young skaters, records sayMay 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM
BusinessAfter 22 years at SouthPark mall, retailer refreshes look for Gen Z shoppersMay 7, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Crime & CourtsCharlotte group that helps abused children changes name, seeks more supportMay 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalCharlotte-area water restrictions kick in as drought worsens. Here’s what to knowMay 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM
BusinessFast-growing Charlotte suburb to get 1,100 more homes in mixed-use projectMay 7, 2026 at 5:10 AM
LocalCatawba County shelter gets warning for waiting to give care to dog that diedMay 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Crime & CourtsNew bill — called ‘Logan’s Law’ —would create a national criminal database. What to knowUpdated May 7, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Politics & GovernmentNC considers in-car devices to curb speeding when other penalties aren’t enoughUpdated May 6, 2026 at 8:19 PM
