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North Carolina drivers with expired standard licenses now have extra time before needing to renew, thanks to a new state law. Senate Bill 391, signed by Gov. Josh Stein, went into effect July 1 and places a moratorium on Class-C license expirations through Dec. 31, 2027. The law applies only to licenses that expire on […]
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control has officially moved out from under the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and into the city’s General Services Department. The transition, part of the city’s fiscal year 2026 budget, took effect July 1, 2025. The move streamlines volunteer onboarding by eliminating the need for CMPD background checks, which often took months. It […]
Heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal led to significant flooding across central North Carolina, forcing more than 60 people from their homes and prompting over 50 water rescues, officials said Monday. Floodwaters poured into apartments, shopping centers, and parking lots throughout the Chapel Hill area. The Chapel Hill Fire Department, along with […]
Fireworks Are Hard On Pets, Consider Them This 4th Of July With 4th of July around the corner, it’s important for pet parents to understand and be prepared for some of the most common summertime safety risks, including fireworks and summer heat for their animals. According to the Humane Society of the United States, animal […]
North Carolina is home to five ice cream parlors that have been ranked among the nation’s best by review website Yelp. The top-ranking shop in the state is located in Durham and offers unique Latin-inspired desserts like banana pudding ice cream and churro sundaes. Other notable ice cream shops in North Carolina include Beaches N […]
A new sign has been installed atop the Wells Fargo building in Uptown Charlotte, changing the city’s skyline. Helicopters were used to lift the 14-foot-tall letters to the top of the former Duke Energy tower. The sign will undergo several weeks of testing before being officially turned on. Wells Fargo plans to enhance the building’s […]
Charlotte-based fast food chain Bojangles is reportedly up for sale, with a potential price tag of over $1.5 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal. The chain, known for its chicken and biscuits, was sold to The Jordan Company & Durational Capital Management in 2019 for a fraction of the current estimated value. Sources told […]
Deputies in Onslow County had an unexpected run-in with a massive alligator this week. The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office said the gator—nicknamed “Pepe the Gator”—was spotted along Old 30 Road on Wednesday. Deputies estimate the reptile was roughly 10 feet long and weighed between 350 and 400 pounds. Fortunately, Pepe didn’t pose a threat to […]
Whataburger has officially made its North Carolina debut, opening its first restaurant in the Charlotte area on Thursday morning. The new location, at 3415 East Franklin Boulevard in Gastonia, drew large crowds—some customers lined up overnight to be among the first served. The grand opening featured an appearance by Whataburger CEO Debbie Stroud, who helped […]
Ardrey Kell High School Principal Jamie Brooks has been suspended with pay, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) records obtained by WCNC Charlotte. Public records indicate that Brooks was suspended on May 2; however, CMS has not disclosed the reason for the suspension or when she might return to her position. Brooks has worked with CMS […]
A man is facing multiple charges after he slashed the tires of 40 vehicles in the parking lot of a Publix in Ballantyne on Saturday, May 3. Darren Anthony Ransom, 30, was arrested after witnesses reported he had been damaging vehicles for about 20 minutes at the Publix in Ballantyne Town Center. Police finally arrested […]
Charlotte has been ranked 44th in Niche.com’s 2025 list of the best cities to live in the United States, based on factors such as crime rates, public schools, and job opportunities. The city’s strong economy, diverse population, and cultural scene contribute to its appeal. Raleigh and Durham in North Carolina also made the top 50 […]
