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Concert review: Noah Kahan made a Raleigh football stadium feel like New England

Concert review: Noah Kahan made a Raleigh football stadium feel like New England

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

Noah Kahan took the stage at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh on Saturday, July 25, 2026, as a part of his 2026 “The Great Divide Tour.” Kahan opened the…

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7-time NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson reaches new milestone by adding a star to Hollywood Walk of Fame – WCCB Charlotte

7-time NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson reaches new milestone by adding a star to Hollywood Walk of Fame – WCCB Charlotte

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

LOS ANGELES (AP) — NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson has added another honor to his long list of achievements by becoming the first racer to put a…

Read more 7-time NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson reaches new milestone by adding a star to Hollywood Walk of Fame – WCCB Charlotte
Charlotte arts group shakes up leadership again and restructures as deficit rises

Charlotte arts group shakes up leadership again and restructures as deficit rises

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

Opera Carolina has another new leader heading into its 77th season, as one of the oldest arts groups in Charlotte attempts to stabilize itself following two years of…

Read more Charlotte arts group shakes up leadership again and restructures as deficit rises
OpenAI hack has cybersecurity experts concerned about the future of AI

OpenAI hack has cybersecurity experts concerned about the future of AI

July 23, 2026July 24, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

RALEIGH, N.C. — During a cybersecurity evaluation of OpenAI’s newest systems, the models did something researchers had never seen before, according to the company. Instead of staying inside…

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Theatre on the Beach at Jetton Park: Tristan & Isolde – free event – Charlotte On The Cheap

Theatre on the Beach at Jetton Park: Tristan & Isolde – free event – Charlotte On The Cheap

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

Robin Antoinette’s Arts for All is presenting Theatre on the Beach at Jetton Park, 19000 Jetton Road, Cornelius, North Carolina. These are FREE and family-friendly performances. Donations are…

Read more Theatre on the Beach at Jetton Park: Tristan & Isolde – free event – Charlotte On The Cheap
NC beach lands on Travel + Leisure’s top island destinations list for 2026

NC beach lands on Travel + Leisure’s top island destinations list for 2026

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

North Carolina’s Outer Banks has been named one of the best island destinations in the Continental U.S., according to Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards. The barrier…

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Flash Flooding possible Wednesday night into Thursday morning – WCCB Charlotte

Flash Flooding possible Wednesday night into Thursday morning – WCCB Charlotte

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

  Wednesday a cold front dropping into the Carolinas will collide with tropical moisture from Tropical Storm Bertha, creating an environment capable of producing widespread downpours and repeated storms. A few…

Read more Flash Flooding possible Wednesday night into Thursday morning – WCCB Charlotte
Home Tour: See inside a Foxcroft home where form & function flow | Scoop

Home Tour: See inside a Foxcroft home where form & function flow | Scoop

July 20, 2026July 22, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

This Foxcroft home was thoughtfully reimagined by McCann Custom Interiors & Andrew Roby . With its perfectly placed pops of wallpaper, clever storage solutions and stunning finishes, it’s…

Read more Home Tour: See inside a Foxcroft home where form & function flow | Scoop
Duke Energy, state agency agree on drastic cut to NC rate hike from initial ask

Duke Energy, state agency agree on drastic cut to NC rate hike from initial ask

July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

Concerned citizens gather for a rally outside the Mecklenburg County Courthouse in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The rally is in response to Duke Energy’s request…

Read more Duke Energy, state agency agree on drastic cut to NC rate hike from initial ask
Officials: Animal tranquilizers playing role in recent Rowan Co. overdose spike

Officials: Animal tranquilizers playing role in recent Rowan Co. overdose spike

July 20, 2026July 21, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Rowan County health officials are raising concerns about an increase in deadly drug overdoses. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human…

Read more Officials: Animal tranquilizers playing role in recent Rowan Co. overdose spike
Win tickets to The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes on Aug. 2 – Charlotte On The Cheap

Win tickets to The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes on Aug. 2 – Charlotte On The Cheap

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

POSTED BYJody Mace This is sponsored content. Beloved actor Cary Elwes, known for his iconic roles, is embarking on a captivating series of engagements with the Cary Elwes…

Read more Win tickets to The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes on Aug. 2 – Charlotte On The Cheap
World’s best ice cream, nachos voting and buzzy Charlotte openings

World’s best ice cream, nachos voting and buzzy Charlotte openings

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

Hey Charlotte foodies. 👋 Between a Steele Creek shop earning a global ice cream crown, two restaurants requiring literal waivers before serving you dinner and a beloved listening…

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Severe storms possible through the weekend – WCCB Charlotte

Severe storms possible through the weekend – WCCB Charlotte

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

Sunday storms will be more widespread       Tonight will stay warm and muggy with partly cloudy skies and a little lingering haze. Any isolated shower will quickly…

Read more Severe storms possible through the weekend – WCCB Charlotte
SouthPark office tower plans scrapped. Here’s what Phillips Place may get instead

SouthPark office tower plans scrapped. Here’s what Phillips Place may get instead

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

Instead of an office tower, SouthPark’s Phillips Place may be getting over 270 apartments. Mid-America Apartment Communities, or MAA, filed a rezoning petition Wednesday to build a mixed-use…

Read more SouthPark office tower plans scrapped. Here’s what Phillips Place may get instead
North Wilkesboro Speedway to benefit big this weekend

North Wilkesboro Speedway to benefit big this weekend

July 16, 2026July 17, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — This weekend, the Window World 450 will make history by bringing a NASCAR Cup Series race back to North Wilkesboro Speedway for the first…

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Charlotte Knights tickets for  on August 8 (plus  concessions) – Charlotte On The Cheap

Charlotte Knights tickets for $7 on August 8 (plus $2 concessions) – Charlotte On The Cheap

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Charlotte Knights are turning the clock back to 1999 on Saturday, August 8, 2026, with retro prices at the ballpark. $7 tickets are available…

Read more Charlotte Knights tickets for $7 on August 8 (plus $2 concessions) – Charlotte On The Cheap
Charlotte’s M+ luxury market is thriving | Scoop

Charlotte’s $3M+ luxury market is thriving | Scoop

July 15, 2026July 19, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

Charlotte’s luxury market, unbothered by still-high mortgage rates, is thriving, according to top agents at Helen Adams Realty. And buyers are in the driver’s seat when it comes…

Read more Charlotte’s $3M+ luxury market is thriving | Scoop
World’s best ice cream, nachos voting and buzzy Charlotte openings

Charlotte’s 1992 burger scene, plus SCREENX debuts at Concord Mills

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

Happy Tuesday, Charlotte. If you’re the kind of reader who plans your weekends around where to eat and what to try next, today’s CharlotteFive newsletter is packed with…

Read more Charlotte’s 1992 burger scene, plus SCREENX debuts at Concord Mills
After parents push back, school consolidation plan will not move forward in Gaston County – WCCB Charlotte

After parents push back, school consolidation plan will not move forward in Gaston County – WCCB Charlotte

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

GASTON CO., N.C. – Gaston County Schools will not move forward with a controversial consolidation plan. District leaders say they will continue to operate W.B. Beam Intermediate during…

Read more After parents push back, school consolidation plan will not move forward in Gaston County – WCCB Charlotte
Blaney wins battle in overtime in NASCAR Cup race

Blaney wins battle in overtime in NASCAR Cup race

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — A late brush with the wall wasn’t enough to send Ryan Blaney to pit row. The decision paid off with a dominant victory. What…

Read more Blaney wins battle in overtime in NASCAR Cup race
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