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A new king of the bottle shelf has officially taken over in Mecklenburg County — and it’s not vodka. According to newly released sales data from Mecklenburg County ABC stores, tequila has surged past vodka to become the county’s top-selling liquor category, reflecting a major shift in consumer tastes across Charlotte and surrounding communities. (charlotteobserver.com) […]
North Carolina has another young star to celebrate after a Raleigh student earned a top finish on one of the nation’s biggest academic stages. Thirteen-year-old Ayaan Maan finished fourth in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, representing North Carolina against some of the brightest young scholars from across the country. The seventh-grader from Raleigh advanced […]
Charlotte showed major love for one of its hometown staples this week as Nana Morrison’s Soul Food was officially voted the city’s best soul food restaurant in the latest CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice poll. The popular family-owned restaurant has built a loyal following across the Queen City for serving up classic Southern comfort food that many […]
A North Carolina college basketball coach is calling her survival a “miracle” after a terrifying near-drowning incident at Wrightsville Beach that nearly turned deadly. Nicole Woods, the head coach of the women’s basketball program at University of North Carolina Wilmington, revealed this week that she was caught in a dangerous rip current while swimming off […]
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is taking a major step toward addressing the city’s affordable housing crisis for educators after board members approved plans for a new teacher housing development near Garinger High School. CMS leaders voted this week to move forward with a project that would place affordable housing for teachers and school staff on nearly seven […]
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — Competitive eater Joey Chestnut has been sentenced to 180 days of probation in Hamilton County after pleading guilty to two counts of battery. Chestnut’s charges stem from an incident that occurred at a bar in Westfield two months ago. On Saturday, March 21, the Westfield Police Department said they got a […]
Mallard Creek High School is fighting to get its state track championship back after a controversial disqualification during the NCHSAA 4A state championship meet sparked backlash online and across North Carolina. The controversy happened during the boys 4×200-meter relay race when Mallard Creek runner Nyan Brown celebrated before crossing the finish line by raising his […]
The disqualification of Charlotte's Mallard Creek High School in a state track & field championship meet has NC split and the nation talking.
Memorial Day weekend is one of the first big tests of summer travel in the Carolinas. Beach towns begin to fill, roads back up and parking gets harder to find by midmorning. For travelers planning a coastal escape, the best move is to pick the right beach before the traffic and crowds peak. Here is […]
Hamilton star Jimmie “J.J.” Jeter is headed back to North Carolina, and he’s bringing plenty of hometown pride with him. During a lively conversation with Karen Clark on Foxy 107.1/104.3, Jeter shared his excitement about returning to Durham with the hit musical, where he plays the complex and unforgettable Aaron Burr. “I am so great, […]
Charlotte’s growth boom is hitting another historic milestone. New U.S. Census data shows the Queen City added more people over the past year than any other city in the country, further cementing its place as one of America’s fastest-growing urban centers. According to newly released population estimates, Charlotte gained more than 20,000 new residents between […]
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