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A new report from FinanceBuzz ranks Charlotte as the 20th most boring city in the U.S., based on factors like nightlife, food scene, and cultural events. The study analyzed over a dozen data points across 75 major U.S. cities. Charlotte scored low in categories like culinary scene and nightlife/celebrations, using sources like Yelp, the Yellow […]
July is ending with extreme heat in Charlotte, where the city saw back-to-back 100°+ days over the weekend for the first time since 2015. According to WCCB, Monday could bring a third straight day above the century mark. However, relief is on the horizon. Scattered showers and thunderstorms may help hold temperatures below 100° through […]
Bojangles is expanding its Spanish-language ordering options to better serve Spanish-speaking customers across its digital and in-store platforms. According to WCCB, the Southern fast-food chain, known for its chicken, biscuits, and tea, now offers Spanish support on its website, mobile app, in-store kiosks, and drive-thru ordering system. Its AI drive-thru assistant, Bo-Linda, can now take […]
Six people were killed and one person injured in a devastating crash on the Interstate 485 Outer Loop late Monday morning. The accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. beneath the Dixie River Bridge, near Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Authorities said two vehicles were involved and appeared to be severely mangled from the impact. Emergency responders arrived […]
The first school district in the region heads back to class this week, and within a month, all area districts will be back in session. Below are the scheduled start dates for public schools in 2025: Wednesday, July 30– Chesterfield Monday, August 4– Chester– Clover– Fort Mill– Rock Hill– York Thursday, August 7– Rowan-Salisbury Tuesday, […]
Wake Forest will face Notre Dame in the 2027 Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium, according to WCNC. The annual season-opening college football game returns the two teams to a matchup originally scheduled for 2020 but canceled due to COVID-19. A date for the 2027 game has not yet been set. Fans can […]
Retired Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Assistant Chief Vicki Foster has died, the department confirmed Thursday. CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings announced her death on X, calling Foster a “dear friend” and saying he had known her for 30 years. According to WCNC, Foster served the department for nearly three decades and became the highest-ranking Black woman in CMPD […]
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper officially launched his campaign on July 28, 2025, to seek the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Thom Tillis. According to WCNC, in a video announcement on X, Cooper, 68, said he decided “after thought and prayer” to run, citing concern over the […]
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Authorities have released the names of six people killed in a devastating crash Saturday morning on Interstate 485 in west Charlotte. The collision occurred just after 11 a.m. when a Honda CRV veered into the right lane and struck a Chrysler van, causing both vehicles to leave the roadway and crash into a parked tractor-trailer. […]
Charlotte summers can be relentless, and when the temperatures climb, parents start searching for ways to keep the kids cool without staying cooped up inside. One of the easiest—and most fun—solutions? Splash pads. These free or low-cost water play areas offer a perfect way for families to beat the heat, burn off energy, and enjoy […]
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