Mooresville appeals judge’s order to release Town Hall video of mayor with woman The town based its appeal “on strong concerns about the broad scope” of the ruling and “the safety and security of municipal buildings.”

Mooresville appeals judge’s order to release Town Hall video of mayor with woman

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Charlotte gets an ‘F’ from the American Lung Association, Asheville an ‘A’ Released on Earth Day, the 27th annual State of the Air report tracked unhealthy ozone and particle pollution in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Charlotte gets an ‘F’ from the American Lung Association, Asheville an ‘A’

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Crash closes four lanes on Interstate 85 in Charlotte Saturday night Four of six lanes are closed, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation. It wasn’t immediately clear whether anyone was hurt.

Crash closes four lanes on Interstate 85 in Charlotte Saturday night

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Child, man die in head-on crash on rural NC road. Driver hid in woods, police say The man and his 11-year-old front-seat passenger were pronounced dead at the scene, according to the State Highway Patrol.

Child, man die in head-on crash on rural NC road. Driver hid in woods, police say

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Funeral announced for beach music Hall of Famer killed in a crash in Eastern NC Celebration of life gatherings also will be held on dates to be announced in Concord-Kannapolis and North Myrtle Beach.

Funeral announced for beach music Hall of Famer killed in a crash in Eastern NC

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Missing swimmer’s body recovered from Lake Norman, emergency officials say Numerous emergency crews searched for the swimmer for two hours.

Missing swimmer’s body recovered from Lake Norman, emergency officials say

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Closed for months, Lake Norman intersection near popular BBQ joint set to reopen The work included a new extension road to improve site distance for drivers, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Closed for months, Lake Norman intersection near popular BBQ joint set to reopen

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Fireworks, Charlotte Symphony to highlight July 4 ‘Stars and Stripes Spectacular’ Here’s when and where to get your tickets to Charlotte celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

Fireworks, Charlotte Symphony to highlight July 4 ‘Stars and Stripes Spectacular’

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Fireworks, Charlotte Symphony to highlight July 4 ‘Stars and Stripes Spectacular’ Here’s when and where to get your tickets to Charlotte celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

Fireworks, Charlotte Symphony to highlight July 4 ‘Stars and Stripes Spectacular’
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Author takes us on a historic train ride through the Civil Rights-era South The fast-paced, whistle-stop tour included 47 stops in eight states, after Lady Bird Johnson’s husband signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Author takes us on a historic train ride through the Civil Rights-era South

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Titanic exhibition to make its first visit to Charlotte. Where to get tickets Guests receive a boarding card to trace a real passenger’s journey and enter re-created first- and third-class cabins, see 300 artifacts.

Titanic exhibition to make its first visit to Charlotte. Where to get tickets

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‘Rare habitat’ on historic NC farm saved from development in fast-growing region Rare plants in the protected area are found “in few places in our region,” said Will Ruark of the Catawba Lands Conservancy.

‘Rare habitat’ on historic NC farm saved from development in fast-growing region

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Hanging out at Historic Halifax today for the 250th anniversary of the Halifax Resolves that authorized North Carolina’s delegates to the Continental Congress to vote for Independence. #America250 #AmericanRevolution #nced

Beach music Hall of Fame singer dies in crash Saturday in Eastern NC

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Person trapped in plane crash near NC airport freed, flown to trauma center

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Developer defends $20 million Lake Norman hotel, spa and cottage homes project Facing an angry crowd, the developer touted what he called the need for the inn and highlighted what he called its classic architecture.

Developer defends $20 million Lake Norman hotel, spa and cottage homes project

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Defiant Mooresville mayor will not resign after no confidence vote by town board “This again is the unfortunate side of politics,” the mayor said. “58,000 people elected me in November.”

Defiant Mooresville mayor will not resign after no confidence vote by town board

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Board approves a Virginia builder’s 200-plus Lake Norman townhomes “These units will be a perfect entry point into the community for citizens and families,” a lawyer for the builder wrote to a town planner.

Board approves a Virginia builder’s 200-plus Lake Norman townhomes

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Mooresville board asks Mayor Chris Carney to resign over late-night encounter “Public trust is not an option,” one town commissioner said, to applause from the audience. “It is the foundation of local government.”

Mooresville board asks Mayor Chris Carney to resign over late-night encounter

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Cherokee Indians in NC propose ban on data centers on their tribal lands The tribal council voted to table the proposal until its next meeting, to allow time for study and discussion.

Cherokee Indians in NC propose ban on data centers on their tribal lands

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Teen suspect vanishes after multiple rounds fired into crowd, NC police say “The parking lot was heavily crowded and populated with numerous individuals, creating a significant risk of serious bodily injury.”

Teen suspect vanishes after multiple rounds fired into crowd, NC police say

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Barbecue restaurant voted readers’ favorite opens new Lake Norman location The line was out the door a half hour before its 11 a.m. opening, a manager said. At 2:30 p.m., customers continued to stream in.

Barbecue restaurant voted readers’ favorite opens new Lake Norman location

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New Lake Norman fast-casual eatery features family recipes, other authentic fare I chose The Zeus, a ginormous signature gyro, and grew a white mustache on first bite from the delectable tzatziki sauce.

New Lake Norman fast-casual eatery features family recipes, other authentic fare

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Charlotte set another heat record before cooler temps barged in, NWS says Charlotte and the rest of NC are under a National Weather Service Red Flag Warning due to strong winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.

UPDATE NC Forest Service issues statewide burn ban.

Charlotte set another heat record before cooler temps barged in, NWS says

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Off-duty cop accused of killing another off-duty officer, NC sheriff says The officer was pronounced dead at the scene, the sheriff said. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

Off-duty cop accused of killing another off-duty officer, NC sheriff says

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Tourist nabbed with suitcase full of cocaine labeled ‘Coca-Cola,’ NC police say Police released photos of numerous packages sporting large Coca-Cola stickers. The packages contained the cocaine, officers said.

Tourist nabbed with suitcase full of cocaine labeled ‘Coca-Cola,’ NC police say By Joe Marusak March 28, 2026 12:58 PM

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Woman killed after gunshots fired into a Charlotte home, police say The woman had multiple gunshot wounds, according to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department update.

UPDATE: Police identify victim as 35-year-old woman.

Woman killed after gunshots fired into a Charlotte home, police say

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Lucky coin reveals a jackpot for North Carolina couple in new lottery game “I have to be in the right mood to scratch it,” woman said. “And I only scratch with my lucky coin.”

Lucky coin reveals a jackpot for North Carolina couple in new lottery game

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1 dead in crash on Interstate 85 in Charlotte on Saturday, Medic says The wreck happened around 3:30 a.m. on I85 South near the University City Boulevard exit, Medic said.

1 dead in crash on Interstate 85 in Charlotte on Saturday, Medic says

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CMPD officer charged with assault on a woman. ‘Deeply concerning,’ chief says. Police chief called the charges “deeply concerning,” said CMPD expects “every employee to uphold the highest standards of this profession.”

CMPD officer charged with assault on a woman. ‘Deeply concerning,’ chief says.

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