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A North Carolina state trooper was injured Friday night after a head-on crash in Goldsboro, North Carolina, officials said.
The crash happened around 9:42 p.m. on US-70 near Spence Avenue.
The State Highway Patrol said Dylan Smith, 29, of Pikesville, North Carolina, was driving into oncoming traffic when he hit the trooper.
Smith was not injured, officials said. The trooper was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Troopers said Smith was intoxicated at the time of the crash. He was arrested and taken to Wayne County Jail as a result.
Smith is charged with driving while impaired, felony serious injury by vehicle, assault on a government official, reckless driving and open container. He is being held under a $150,000 bond.
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Several inches of snow will fall leading to dangerous travel
TIMING:
Snow moves in before sunrise Saturday and continues to fall through the day before tapering off late evening.
TOTALS: – Piedmont: 4-6” +
– There will likely be an area around Charlotte that picks up 8”+ – Mountains: 5-8”
IMPACTS:
Road conditions will be our greatest impact. Stay off the roads if you can.
WIND: Northeast 10-20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. This could create snow drifts and isolated power outages.
TEMPERATURES: High temperatures will stay in the 20s through the day Saturday with near single digit lows Sunday and Monday morning. Add wind and it will feel like 0 degrees Saturday night into Sunday morning.
There is now an EXTREME COLD WARNING in effect for Charlotte Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Charlotte’s top designers have spoken. This is the year of deep color, richer layers and pops of the unexpected.
Earlier this year, Pantone released its annual color of the year. And the selection—Cloud Dancer— missed the mark for many.
I spend a lot of time studying interiors, and to me, it just felt untrue? So I tapped some of Charlotte’s top designers for their expertise. Here’s their color forecast for 2026.
Farrow & Ball Brinjal is most definitely my color of the year. We are loving berry and plum tones right now and this is the perfect mix of both.
Where is design heading in Charlotte?
We are continuing to be inspired by layered spaces filled with pattern, texture, and heritage pieces – moody, layered rooms are in! Rooms that feel collected are continuing to be the preference.
Deep Oxblood (a rich wine burgundy). It’s warm, saturated, and grounding. It’s dramatic in the most elevated way, and instantly makes a space feel intentional and immersive.
Where is design heading in Charlotte?
Charlotte design is leaning into moody warmth and high-impact interiors. People crave rich color, layered textures, and personalized spaces that feel expressive, elevated, and lived-in.
Photos by Heather Ison Photography, courtesy of Marie Cloud
My color choice of the year for 2026 is Monet by Zoffany Paint, a soft, subtle green that feels calming and quietly confident while still making a statement. I love using it in home accessories like lamps and pillows, but I can absolutely see it stealing the show on cabinetry. It plays especially well with deep hunter greens, dark, saturated versions of burgundy, charcoal, and deep navy, basically anything bold enough to keep up with it. I’m just as drawn to it in fashion and jewelry. It’s one of those colors that looks as good on a lamp as it does on a shoulder.
The crash sent shockwaves through the tightknit NASCAR community. Biffle, who lived with his family on Lake Norman in Mooresville, won 19 races in the NASCAR Cup series over 16 years. Biffle also had been honored for his community contributions, including flying Hurricane Helene relief supplies to the Western North Carolina mountains.
The NTSB is still investigating the crash. Typically, those investigations take 12 to 18 months to complete. NTSB officials could not be reached Friday afternoon.
The preliminary NTSB report does not indicate the direct cause of the crash.
The report stated that an “airline transport rated pilot” was flying the plane and his “adult son” was co-piloting. Dennis Dutton was an “airline transport” pilot, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. And he was the only person on board with an adult son, Jack. The rear passenger also had a private pilot certificate.
The flight path overview and sequence of events of the Statesville Regional Airport plane crash that killed seven people on Dec. 18 including NASCAR star Greg Biffle, his wife and two kids. The graphic is from the NTSB in a preliminary report about the crash. National Transportation Safety Board
‘…we’re having some issues here’
The aircraft departed for Sarasota, Florida, at approximately 10:06 a.m., the NTSB report stated.
The report mentions an engine gauge issue noticed before takeoff: “During takeoff roll, the rear passenger commented that the left engine was producing more power than the right and indicated there may have been a faulty gauge. The pilot continued the takeoff.”
About five minutes after the plane left the airport, the pilot noted that he was experiencing trouble with the flight instruments at takeoff, specifically the altitude indicator and some of the other left-side flight instruments.
Shortly after, the pilot began to return to the airport.
But on the return, visibility had decreased due to heavy drizzle, according to the NTSB report Before the flight, visibility levels were at a 10, meaning 10 miles ahead of visibility. As the plane descended, sight decreased to a 5, or half the visibility from before takeoff.
The first identified point of impact was the easternmost light station of the runway approach light system, about 1,380 feet from the runway threshold, the report stated.
This is the first identified point of impact involving a fatal plane crash at the Statesville Regional Airport that killed seven people in December, according to the National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report. National Transportation Safety Board
Right before the crash, discussions captured on the cockpit voice recorder indicated that the pilot wanted the landing gear to be launched. Communications-wise, it seems the gear was opened, but the gear indicator lights were not illuminated, the NTSB report stated.
About two minutes before the crash, the right-seat passenger transmitted on a common traffic advisory frequency: “we’re having some issues here,” the NTSB stated.
Less than a minute later, “the rear passenger made a query to the pilot regarding power to the ‘alternator,’” the report stated, followed soon after by the pilot referring to a ‘problem’ that was not specified. Investigators noted this type of plane, the CE-550, is not equipped with an alternator.
At about 10:15 a.m., the plane crashed before the runway entrance and caught fire.
That post-impact fire consumed a majority of the fuselage and heat damaged both wings and both engines, the NTSB stated. Investigators did not see any evidence of pre-impact separation of any airplane component or structure.
There was no evidence of uncontained engine failure with either engine, the report said.
Garrett Mitchell wipes tears from his eyes as he exits the stage after speaking during a Gathering in Remembrance ceremony at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on January 16, 2026. The ceremony, Gathering in Remembrance was held for the seven people who died in a plane crash on Thursday, December 18 in Statesville. Among the group was former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
More details on Biffle crash in NTSB report
The report also noted that the pilot was not flying with a proper co-pilot as required by his license. The person sitting in the co-pilot seat was not qualified to perform second-in-command duties, according to the NTSB report.
Dennis Dutton, who had over 30 years of flight experience, had limitations on his license that required him to have a second in command, according to the FAA.
Jack Dutton became certified to fly single-engine planes just three weeks before his death, according to a LinkedIn entry. It’s unclear whether he was qualified by the FAA to perform second-in-command duties.
The airplane was not equipped with a flight data recorder, nor was it required to be, the report stated.
This is an aerial view of the accident site at the Statesville Regional Airport of the crash that killed seven people. This image was in a National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report. National Transportation Safety Board
This is a developing story.
This story was originally published January 30, 2026 at 5:54 PM.
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If you’ve been dreaming about hitting the open road, planning a family adventure, or even downsizing to life on wheels, this weekend might be the perfect place to start. The 2026 Progressive NCRVDA Charlotte RV Show is rolling in to town, and it’s bringing hundreds of RV’s all under one roof.
Adam Wurtzel was at the show and checked out all the things that are going on for this year’s event.
2026 Progressive NCRVDA Charlotte RV Show starts today from 10-7pm; Saturday 10-7pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. For more information and how to get tickets, please visit: https://www.northcarolinarvda.com/
Goodwill Opportunity Campus, 5301 Wilkinson Blvd, is holding a one-day-only bridal pop-up on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or while supplies last.)
You should get there early for the best selection.
You’ll find hundreds of bridal gowns, special occasion dresses, bridesmaid dresses and shoes in new or gently used condition. Many are brand new, with tags. Also, think: prom dresses!
This will be an amazing way to save a ton of money on a wedding, so if you know of someone who is planning a wedding, make sure to tell them!
The revenue generated from the Bridal Pop-Up sale funds tuition-free job training programs, job search support and more.
Prices
Bridal Gowns: $99 to $999 (most $499 or less)
Special Occasion, bridesmaid and prom dresses: $49, or 3 for $100!
Shoes: starting at $9.99.
Photo courtesy of Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
FAQs about Goodwill’s Bridal Sale
1: Are there fitting rooms?
Yes, there are fitting rooms on site so that shoppers can try on dresses. Please note that the fitting rooms are large and sometimes shared.
2: Are there restrooms?
Yes, there are restrooms on site.
3: Can I return items I purchase from the Bridal Pop-Up Sale?
No, you cannot return items purchased at the Bridal Pop-Up Sale. All sales are final.
4: Is there a limit to the number of people I can bring with me?
No, there is no limit to the number of people you can bring with you. Bring the whole squad! The more, the merrier.
5: Is there a limit to the number of people who can shop at one time?
Yes, to stay in alignment with fire codes, only a certain number of people are allowed in the showroom at a time. Someone will be stationed at the door counting people in and out to make sure everyone stays safe.
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After federal agents killed two Americans in Minneapolis, a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement is slated to take place in uptown Charlotte today.
At least 10 groups — including the Charlotte Clergy Coalition for Justice, Poor People’s Campaign, Indivisible Charlotte and the Party for Socialism and Liberation — publicly are backing the protest.
It is scheduled to take place outside the Charles R. Jonas Federal Building at 2 p.m.
The larger ask from the groups: Stay home, don’t shop and don’t work for the day as part of a general strike. In Minnesota, hundreds of businesses previously shut down to protest ICE’s presence. Other organizers in cities around the country are asking for a general strike today as well.
“Now is the decisive moment,” a social media post from some of the Charlotte groups read this week. “The Minnesota General Strike has given us a historic opening. If we all take a stand now, we can stop the killings and the kidnappings, and end Trump’s war on our most basic rights!”
With the risk of a government shutdown looming, Senate Democrats have been negotiating for some changes to how ICE operates with President Donald Trump.
Charlotte’s congresswoman, Democrat Alma Adams, recently told The Charlotte Observer that what’s happened in Minneapolis recently is “absolutely deplorable.” Adams is one of the lawmakers who has sought to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Ryan Oehrli covers criminal justice in the Charlotte region for The Charlotte Observer. His work is produced with financial support from the nonprofit The Just Trust. The Observer maintains full editorial control of its journalism.
Ryan Oehrli writes about criminal justice for The Charlotte Observer. His reporting has delved into police misconduct, jail and prison deaths, the state’s pardon system and more. He was also part of a team of Pulitzer finalists who covered Hurricane Helene. A North Carolina native, he grew up in Beaufort County.
Charlotte businesses stood in support Friday for activists’ calls for a nationwide general strike, urging people not to go to work or school and not to purchase anything in protest against the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants with ICE and U.S. Border Patrol raids.
“The entire country is shocked and outraged at the brutal killings of Alex Pretti, Renee Good, Silverio Villegas González, and Keith Porter Jr. by federal agents. While Trump and other right wing politicians are slandering them as ‘terrorists,’ the video evidence makes it clear beyond all doubt: they were gunned down in broad daylight simply for exercising their First Amendment right to protest mass deportation.”
The statement continues: “Every day, ICE, Border Patrol and other enforcers of Trump’s racist agenda are going into our communities to kidnap our neighbors and sow fear. It is time for us to all stand up together in a nationwide shutdown and say enough is enough!”
Alyssa Pressler, owner of That’s Novel Books at Camp North End, is among those speaking out in Charlotte’s business community. She told CharlotteFive that she’s “absolutely horrified by what is going on in the world today. I have been horrified for months.”
She continued, “It’s deeply saddening and concerning, and things do not seem to be getting better. Which is why a day like today can be so important. It lets the people who we’ve elected and are in charge know we are not happy with the way things are going and they need to make some changes or we will make some changes at the polls in November. It also helps let corporations know that we mean business with our money and we will put our money where our beliefs are.”
Alysssa Pressler, owner of That’s Novel Books, is among the business owners in Charlotte taking a stand against anti-immigration actions. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Many shops didn’t close, saying as small local businesses, they couldn’t withstand the loss or didn’t want to negatively impact employees. Instead, many participated by making donations or taking a stand in some way. Those businesses include:
The Artisan’s Palate remained open Friday but said via Instagram: “We stand with our immigrant neighbors and continue serving with intention and care. And we’re reminded how important it is to support truly local businesses — the ones rooted right here in our community.”
“LESS ICE, more icing,” The Batchmaker shared Friday via Instagram. “It’s personal. It hits close to home. We will not be closing today. It’s not a decision that comes lightly (if you’ve seen my stories the last two weeks you KNOW). BUT I will continue to speak up, and educate, and call my representatives and vote and post. We have these cookies available today and we will donate a portion of those sales to Carolina Migrant Network.”
“LESS ICE, more icing,” The Batchmaker shared Friday, Jan. 30 via Instagram, with a cake decorated with the sentiment. Instagram screengrab
Bird Pizzeria is remaining open Friday, saying: “Today we stand in solidarity with immigrant communities affected by ICE actions and the fear they create.” Its Instagram post continued: “As you many of you already know, BIRD is a women owned/minority owned business, built by people who know that fear firsthand. “For many of us, shutting down isn’t a symbolic choice, it’s a real economic risk to our families, our staff, and our community. “So today we keep building and advocating for dignity, safety, and humanity for immigrants while continuing to provide livelihoods.”
Carolina Scoops is open Friday, although the ice cream shop posted: “I stand in solidarity with those participating in today’s nationwide ice out protest.”
Girl Tribe posted Friday on Instagram that it’s staying open “with purpose,” planning to donate 10% of daily proceeds to a private food pantry drive for a local immigrant community.
“We encourage you to use your voice in whatever way you can,” the message said. “There is no pressure to purchase today, but if you do, know you are helping your community. We love you all and stand in solidarity with you.”
“Closed today for the National General Strike,” Grow CLT’s Friday Instagram post says, “If you have to spend money today, please try to keep it to local businesses + use cash if you can. Together we can force change.”
Grow CLT, a plant shop at Camp North End in Charlotte, was among the businesses that closed nationwide in protest of the Trump administration’s anti-immigration actions. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Golden Cow is remaining open while standing in support of efforts, sharing via Instagram: “People today across the nation are finding ways to take a stand. In recognition of the nationwide movement, Golden Cow is donating 10% of company-wide revenue today to Refugee Support Services in support of our neighbors in need. But our donation is not enough. If you want to take action please take today to reach out to your Congressional representatives and demand change now.”
Davidson’s Main Street Books is holding a community day Friday with no expectation of purchases, saying via Instagram: “We will be open as a place to gather, create, read, and resist.”
The bookstore also plans a donation to Circle de Luz, whose work in Charlotte supports and empowers young Latinas.
Moxy Mercantile is open Friday, noting the move is “not for profit — but to offer a warm, welcoming space for anyone who needs it.” A portion of any proceeds will be donated to Carolina Migrant Network, its Instagram post says.
“We stand firmly against ICE actions that terrorize immigrant families and destabilize our communities. No one should have to choose between safety and survival. “If you’re able to take action today, use your voice where it counts. Vote. Call your reps. Demand better. 5calls.org makes it easy to contact your North Carolina state representatives in minutes.”
Oh My Ganache is remaining open Friday, saying via Instagram: “Please understand this is not because we don’t stand with the movement it’s because we have a team to support and make sure they are ok as well. “With that being said we still stand to defund ICE but we are choosing to share, donate and contribute in different ways to support! Thank you so much to all that are participating in any way and thank you everyone for your support!”
While remaining open, Park Road Books invited guests in to get warm, or write letters or call congressmen, adding: “Remember, reading is one of the best forms of resistance we have.”
Pet Wants remained open but shared: “We stand in solidarity with all immigrant families and communities who are being impacted. “Solidarity does not look one single way. For us, it means staying open, continuing to support our staff and neighbors, and putting our values into action. “A portion of our proceeds from today and this weekend will go to our Give.Match.Feed program, which donates directly to the Carolina Migrant Network in support of migrant families and community care.”
Pilot Brewing is sharing 15% of sales Friday with Carolina Migrant Network, saying via Instagram that “our values don’t change because our doors are open.”
Premium Sound closed Friday in support of the strike.
“We reject the United States government’s continued funding of ICE, and their racist militarist fascist terrorism of people who live and work in this country and abroad,” a statement on Premium Sound’s Instagram said. “There is no ethical consumption under capitalism, so please consider joining us in starving these bloodthirsty bankers for a day. Don’t spend a dime and if you do, keep it local — keep it cash.”
Seemingly Overzealous is staying open Friday but donating a portion of sales to Refugee Support Services, sharing: “We believe this matters every day, not just today as nationwide protests are happening, but always. “Everyone deserves basic human rights. We stand in frustration and solidarity with those who are having those rights stripped away.”
Seoul Good CLT is staying open Friday and offering free soup for protestors, sharing via Instagram: “We know that participation doesn’t look the same for everyone. Access, safety, and resources vary and all forms of care matter. “While fully closing isn’t financially possible for us, we stand in solidarity with immigrant communities and all those calling for dignity, accountability, and care. “If you’re out protesting and need a moment of rest, warmth, or a small comfort, we’ll be offering free miso soup (In Korea, miso soup is a small comfort and a symbol of survival that brings a sense of ‘home’ and stability, even when you are far away) on Friday.”
While Sip City remains open Friday, it shared its support for efforts via Instagram, saying: “Sending love to all of those that can and are able to strike today and help raise awareness! If we could afford to close I promise we would.”
Soul Miner’s Garden is staying open Friday but standing in support and offering a meal to those in need, sharing via Instagram: “It is no secret that we have morals and values, otherwise this business wouldn’t even exist because let’s face it-vegan means compassion. “We will be open today because we cannot afford to be closed as business is already slow for us this time of year. However, we support everyone peacefully protesting & do not agree with families being torn apart and innocent humans being assassinated and kidnapped,” the message continued.
Summit Coffee is remaining open, saying via Instagram: “10% of our sales are going to Our Bridge for Kids today in recognition of the injustices happening in our communities and across the country. Take care of yourselves, of each other, and of our communities, today and everyday.”
Tacos El Nevado remained open but said it, “takes a stand not only as a business, but as part of the targeted community being harassed by ICE. Not by our legal status, but the color of our skin.” Its message via Instagram continued: “We are a family business and with that, we stand with our immigrant families dealing with the injustices happening all across the country.”
That’s Novel is remaining open as a community gathering space while encouraging participation in the strike.
“We have no expectation of sales or monetary interactions,” its message on Instagram says. “Instead, everyone is welcome to come, get information about how to call your representatives, read (feel free to pull up a chair SBC-style and post up inside the shop), connect and rage.“
“We encourage you to participate in any way that you can — paying in cash, donating, registering to vote, cancelling subscriptions to any corporations supporting ICE, etc.,” it said via Instagram.
Twenty Two West is remaining open Friday, sharing via Instagram: “We will be open as a safe space if you need some connection or artful refuge in these heavy times.”
Its message says: “We stand in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors. In honor of the nationwide shutdown we will be donating 20% of sales to Carolina Migrant Network . They are doing such amazing and important work here in Charlotte to provide free legal service for immigrants. “Today and every day we encourage you to act on your values, make sure you’re registered to vote, and donate if you’re able.”
This story was originally published January 30, 2026 at 10:08 AM.
Heidi Finley is a writer and editor for CharlotteFive and the Charlotte Observer. Outside of work, you will most likely find her in the suburbs driving kids around, volunteering and indulging in foodie pursuits. Support my work with a digital subscription
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not flying his own jet when it crashed last month, killing him and six others, according to a Friday report from federal safety officials who also concluded that while an experienced pilot was at the controls, no one else on board was qualified to be the required copilot.
What You Need To Know
Federal safety officials have found that retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not flying his jet when it crashed last month, killing him and six others
The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report Friday
It states that while an experienced pilot was at the controls, no one on board was qualified to serve as copilot, which was required
An aviation safety consultant who used to investigate crashes for the NTSB and Federal Aviation Administration says the lack of an experienced copilot may have been a key factor in the crash
The preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board said that Biffle and the retired airline pilot at the controls, Dennis Dutton, and his son Jack, who were all licensed pilots, noticed problems with gauges malfunctioning on the Cessna C550 before it crashed while trying to return to the Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina.
First responders tend to the scene of a plane crash at a regional airport in Statesville, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP File Photo/Matt Kelley)
The plane erupted into a large fire when it hit the ground about a third of a mile from the airport’s runway.
The NTSB made clear that Jack Dutton was sitting in the copilot seat. Neither Jack Dutton nor Biffle had the right endorsement on their pilot’s licenses to serve as a copilot on that plane. Aviation safety consultant Jeff Guzzetti, who used to investigate crashes for both the NTSB and Federal Aviation Administration, said he believes the lack of an experienced copilot may have been a key factor in the crash.
“This airplane requires two trained pilots, and if things go wrong and you don’t have a trained pilot, then bad things can happen,” Guzzetti said. “The airplane might have been able to be landed safely if there were two qualified pilots up front.”
The report said that a thrust reverser indicator light wasn’t working before takeoff, but after the plane got into the air, the pilot’s altimeter and some other instruments weren’t working.
The nature of the problems with the plane isn’t clear at this stage in the investigation, partly because the cockpit voice recorder cut out at times and NTSB experts have only just begun to dig into what caused the crash. Over the radio, Jack Dutton announced, “we’re having some problems here” and the cockpit recorder captured part of the conversation between the three pilots about the issues with the plane.
But the report indicates that the pilots were able to resolve the problems with the gauges before they tried to land back at the airport. It’s not clear why the plane came in so low and slow.
Biffle’s wife, Cristina, and children Ryder, 5, and Emma, 14, were killed in the crash along with his friend, Craig Wadsworth.
Biffle, 55, won more than 50 races across NASCAR’s three circuits, including 19 at the Cup Series level. He also won the Trucks Series championship in 2000 and the Xfinity Series title in 2002.
In 2024, Biffle was honored for his humanitarian efforts after Hurricane Helene struck the U.S., even using his personal helicopter to deliver aid to flooded, remote western North Carolina.
The jet had departed Statesville Regional Airport, about 45 miles north of Charlotte, about 10 minutes before it crashed while trying to return and land. Every indication is that the plane needed to land quickly because of the problems, so it wouldn’t have been a good option to fly to Charlotte.
The plane’s speed and altitude fluctuated significantly during the brief flight. At one point, the plane quickly soared from 1,800 feet up to 4,000 feet before descending again. Just before the crash, it was only a couple of hundred feet off the ground.
An unqualified copilot in that seat is a violation of FAA rules that could have led to suspended licenses for both the pilot in charge and the unqualified copilot if the agency had discovered it under normal circumstances. But the FAA might not have known about that unless someone reported it.
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Maryland-based Ledo Pizza should open in the first quarter of next year in the WestLake Village shopping center at S.C. 49 and S.C. 55, said Larry Rose, whose family will run the new restaurant. His son Andrew has run the Rock Hill Ledo location for a dozen years.
“Same concept as we’ve got at the current one in Rock Hill,” Larry Rose said. “It’ll be almost identical, a sister store.”
Aston, the Charlotte-based developer of WestLake Village, shows a Ledo Pizza in its online information about the property. Ledo Pizza joins the anchor Harris Teeter grocery store at WestLake Village, along with a Chase bank, Harris Teeter fuel center, Heartland Dental office and Zen Nail Spa.
The Maryland-based pizza restaurant is known for its rectangular, Maryland-style pizza with thick-cut pepperoni and smoked provolone cheese. The menu includes calzone, stromboli, shrimp, meatballs and several kinds of chicken in addition to the namesake pizza.
Beyond the Rock Hill Ledo Pizza, the next closest ones are in North Myrtle Beach and Wilmington, North Carolina.
The new Lake Wylie spot will be 2,400 square feet with a patio area, according to the Aston listing.
The Rose family opened a restaurant years ago in Rock Hill after Larry Rose’s daughter attended Winthrop University. He lives in Clover, so Rose knows the fast-growing Lake Wylie area with its mix of long-established and new neighborhoods.
“It’s a perfect distance to serve the neighborhood in that community,” he said.
In doing so, Ryan became the first Charlotte Symphony music director to earn a Grammy nomination. And this Sunday, Feb. 1, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, he’ll have a chance to make history again if he wins a Grammy to be the first CSO maestro to claim a Grammy.
In a recent interview, Ryan told The Charlotte Observer how he learned about the nomination.
Charlotte Symphony Music Director Kwame’ Ryan, seen here in a file photo leading the CSO, has been nominated for a Grammy for Best Opera Recording for a program with Houston Grand Opera. Ryan is the first CSO conductor to be nominated for a Grammy. Genesis Photography
Back in November when the Grammy nominations came out, Ryan was in the middle of rehearsal for an opera in New York when Heggie texted him a screenshot of the Grammy website. Ryan then leaned over to one of his music staff and whispered, “I just got nominated for a Grammy.”
Growing up on the Caribbean island of Trinidad, Ryan would watch the Grammys on TV. Then, as now, classical categories were not televised.
“I watched it because I enjoy pop music as much as I enjoy classical music. I have very, very eclectic tastes,” Ryan said. “But I never thought that I’d be nominated for one and ever sit in that auditorium.”
The Grammys and the opera category
The Best Opera Recording award goes to the conductor, album producers, principal soloists, and the composer and librettist, if applicable, of a world premiere opera recording.
Heggie’s “Intelligence” tells the Civil War-era story about a pair of unlikely spies, a woman from a prominent Confederate family and a woman born into slavery who served that family.
In a November statement when the nominations came out, Heggie said, “This nomination means the world to everyone who poured their hearts into ‘Intelligence.’ … It is deeply moving to see our premiere cast and Kwamé Ryan honored this way. I hope the album continues to spark conversation about who gets remembered, and why.”
The other nominees in the category are: “An American Soldier”, “Adoration,” “Trade & Mary Motorhead” and “Grounded.”
Houston Grand Opera’s opening night of “Intelligence” by Jake Heggie. It tells the story of a pair of unlikely spies, a woman from a prominent Confederate family and a woman born into slavery who served that family. Lawrence Elizabeth Knox
Charlotte Symphony music director Kwame’ Ryan conducting at Houston Grand Opera’s opening night of “Intelligence.” Ryan received a Grammy nomination for the album. Lawrence Elizabeth Knox
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This story was originally published January 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM.
DALLAS (AP) — As Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg set the NBA record for points by a teenager with 49 on Thursday night in a 123-121 loss to Charlotte, he broke the franchise rookie scoring record he shared with Mark Aguirre — whose jersey was retired at halftime.
“Mark Aguirre is special. Such a special night for him and the whole organization,” said Flagg, who turned 19 in December. “I just feel blessed. It’s a pretty cool thing.”
“You saw history,” Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said. “We saw history at halftime, and we got to see a young man play the game at a very high level. To have Mark in the building and break his record was pretty special.”
Also special for the No. 1 draft pick last summer from Duke was playing his first NBA game against Kon Knueppel, his roommate as Blue Devils freshmen last season. Knueppel, drafted fourth, set his own career record with 34 points and hit the two winning free throws with 4.1 seconds left after being fouled at the rim by Flagg.
“Cooper, he played like the best player we’ve played all season,” said Knueppel, who set a franchise rookie record hitting eight 3-pointers. “He had a heck of a game, he’s a heck of a player, and he’s going to have a heck of a career.”
Flagg referred to Knueppel as his “brother for life.”
Cliff Robinson set the previous NBA teen record of 45 at age 19 for New Jersey in a game against Detroit on March 9, 1980. Flagg’s previous high of 42 points also came in a defeat — 140-133 at Utah on Dec. 15. As did Aguirre’s, in a 118-112 loss to Golden State on Nov. 14, 1981.
It didn’t start out looking like a historic night for Flagg. He shot 1 for 4 in the first quarter as the Mavericks fell behind by 15 points. He caught fire in the second period, hitting 8 of 9 including 2 of 3 from downtown plus 5 for 5 at the free-throw line. His 23 points in the period and 25 at halftime were both Dallas individual highs this season.
Knueppel conversely came out hot. He hit his first three shots from behind the arc, 4 for 5 in the first period and added another in the second quarter.
“When he sees some easy ones go in to start the game, it’s never a good thing (for an opponent),” Flagg said of Knueppel, who turned 20 in August. “That’s how it is for a lot of great shooters.”
Any trash talk?
“Chirping back and forth,” Flagg said. “Just having fun.”
The two leading candidates for Rookie of the Year finished the night with Flagg averaging 19.5 points per game, Knueppel 18.9. They’ll meet again on March 3 in Charlotte.
It will be difficult to match their collective effort on Thursday night.
“We’ll both be looking back on this night and this whole year in general the rest of our lives,” Flagg said.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Teyana Taylor is opening up about how Beyoncé helped her throughout her career. The singer/actress said the two met when she was 15. According to Taylor, Beyoncé told her to invest in herself and to not take it personally. Taylor says that stuck with her because she entered the business and took everything to heart.
A Charlotte woman suspicious of what happened to her premature baby is reviving legal action against Novant Health, she said in a press conference Thursday.
In a lawsuit re-filed this week, she accuses the health system of negligence and emotional distress following a February 2022 ordeal that she said left her devastated and confused. Her story was first reported by the Charlotte Observer in 2024.
After giving birth to a premature daughter, Legacy, at Novant, LaChunda Hunter was told her baby had died in the hospital’s intensive care unit for infants. But three days later, a neonatal specialist told her the baby’s condition was improving, her lawsuit states.
Yet another doctor called again the same day, this time to say that the hospital had made a mistake and the encouraging test results she’d been provided were for a different baby, the suit says. She was told that her little girl, Legacy, had died.
An enlarged photo of Legacy Gray Hunter is held as her mother, Lachunda, speaks at a press conference about her lawsuit against Novant Health on Thursday. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Novant officials wouldn’t meet with Hunter to explain what happened, she said, and the doctor who told her that the call saying Legacy was alive had been a mistake threatened to have Hunter arrested if she came to the hospital.
Discrepancies in the child’s medical chart, including updates days after the death that the infant was having tubes removed, have also left Hunter wondering what really happened to Legacy.
Since then, Hunter has questioned whether the baby she buried was really hers. An initial DNA test was inconclusive, but a second set of results — requested by Novant, she said — showed the baby was hers. Hunter, though, says she doesn’t believe that a second sample was actually taken for testing, since she never signed for it.
A photo of the infant in a coffin displayed during Thursday’s press conference in front of Novant’s Presbyterian Medical Center shows the baby looks unlike Legacy, Hunter said, particularly since she thinks the baby’s body appears to have male genitalia.
Novant Health did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday.
Mistreatment claims
Hunter initially filed suit against Novant and the doctors involved in March 2024, but the case was voluntarily dismissed last January, with the option to refile within a year.
LaChunda Hunter in 2024 views a photo that she cherishes. It shows her placing her hand on the incubator of her baby girl, Legacy, who was born prematurely in February 2022. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
John C. Barnett, a civil rights activist who stood with Hunter Thursday, said her experience with Novant is one of many alleging mistreatment that he’s heard from Black women.
Alicia Pringle, of Wilmington, said she can relate to Hunter’s pain. Her daughter, Jocelyn, was born at Novant in October 2017 with a C-section delivery, she said Thursday. She was told her daughter passed while she was holding her, but she only saw her once, Pringle said. With no death certificate having been filed, she said, she’s doubted what happened to her daughter.
Hunter, who stood with tears in her eyes in front of the Charlotte hospital Thursday afternoon, said she just wants clarity from Novant.
“I just want my daughter. I want answers. I want to know what happened,” Hunter said.
This story was originally published January 29, 2026 at 5:58 PM.
Amber is an investigative reporter for The Charlotte Observer. She’s produced award-winning business and investigative work, including a housing series that led to a federal inquiry and Texas state law change in 2023. Amber holds a master’s degree from the University of North Texas’ Mayborn School of Journalism.
This under-the-radar Bahamian escape trades nightlife for natural beauty and island style: welcome to Eleuthera.
Pink sand, turquoise water — name a better combination. For a winter escape from the cold or a spring break getaway off the typical tourist trail, consider Harbour Island. Located northeast of Eleuthera, one of the Bahamas’ Out Islands, Harbour Island is defined by fine, whisper-pink sand beaches that glitter in the sunlight and turn an even dreamier shade of pink at sunset — and a laid-back pace that makes you forget what day it is.
Exploring Harbour Island by golf cart is another awesome offering by Conch & Coconut.
Just over three miles long, the island is a place where roosters roam free, conch salad is sliced and diced right from the sea, and the best way to get around is by buggy (golf cart). Getting there means flying into North Eleuthera, and then taking a quick water taxi to Harbour Island.
WHO IT’S FOR: Couples, luxury travelers, those seeking quiet, unhurried moments
BEST TIME TO GO: November–April
STAY: Coral Sands Inn & Cottages
If there ever were an Instagram-worthy hotel, the iconic Coral Sands Inn & Cottages Harbour Island is it. The storied hotel dates to 1968, when it was opened by a former movie star and his wife, and now under new ownership, it reopened in late 2025 with a tropical-glam property transformation and new amenities.
The arrival experience at Coral Sands sets the tone with coral hues, seashell details and tropical glamour.
The boutique hotel sits on eight acres fronting a prime sliver of pink-sand beach, with a total of 41 accommodations, including seafront and garden cottages, the main inn, and stand-alone beachside residences, so guests can choose digs that fit their travel vibe. (But those oceanfront cottages with killer views are the flex.)
A Sea Suite Deluxe pairs relaxed luxury with playful coastal design and garden or ocean views.
Even if you’re not a design aficionado, you’ll be giddy at this happy-hued hotel dripping in coral and turquoise colors; seashells cover everything from chandeliers to walls and whimsical touches abound, from seahorse statues to under-the-sea murals, and scalloped bar seats befitting a mermaid.
You’ll never want to leave the loungers on the beach facing sparkling blue seas. Boz Gagovski
Families play in the gentle surf, or zip off on kayaks, while couples find their own quiet rhythm in loungers on the beach or shaded cabanas by the elevated pool. Even the hotel’s pickleball courts are a high-design sight to see, with courts drenched in pink and blue and flanked by swaying palms. Facing the courts is the open-air fitness room, where you’ll also find a serene hot tub hidden away (perfect after a workout).
The Beach Bar at Coral Sands offers oceanfront dining with casual island fare and classic Bahamian drinks.
Start the day on the sun-dappled terrace of The Pink Mermaid — don’t miss the complimentary continental breakfast and the coconut bread — and have a leisurely lunch at the breezy Beach Bar which overlooks the turquoise water.
The Pink Mermaid lobby welcomes guests with whimsical details and a breezy, resort-chic aesthetic.
Settle into a coral-hued chair to order rounds of tropical drinks from rum punch to a boozy, chocolatey mudslide that tastes more like dessert, before digging into conch fritters, a fish sandwich, fish tacos, or even a pizza (if you’re not bikini-conscious). When you’re done, see if you can snag a seat in one of the restaurant’s swings for another round.
An intimate chef’s table dinner highlights the resort’s elevated approach to local seafood and island flavors.
DO: Harbour Island is a small island, and most locals and visitors zip around on rented buggies. You can stroll Dunmore Town for a sprinkling of shops like Blue Rooster Boutique, Carousel Briland, and Shine for handmade jewelry and resort wear.
When you’re done shopping, search out an island delicacy: conch salad. There’s much debate about where to find the best, and the contenders are King Conch and Queen Conch. While I only made it to King Conch, the legendary vendor, Marty, made it fresh right in front of us, using conch that had just been lifted from the water. Some of the other island favorites for dinner are The Dunmore and Rock House.
For a deeply personalized island experience, book a tour with Conch & Coconut, a luxury concierge company specializing in island adventures from horseback riding on the beach to deep-sea fishing, snorkeling and diving. To truly experience the beauty of Harbour Island’s clear waters teeming with marine life, book a private boat charter for a full or half day.
Private boat tours with Conch & Coconut showcase Harbour Island’s clear waters and secluded sandbars.
A knowledgeable captain will lead you to spots to mingle in the shallows with turtles and stingrays, and even anchor off Meeks Patch, where you can feed the swimming pigs. You’ll cruise by the historic fishing village of Spanish Wells and end the day at the dangling overwater swings for a swim, swing, and social media-worthy photos.
Snorkeling excursions with Conch & Coconut offer the chance to swim alongside sea turtles and other marine life.
It’s a bucket-list experience on Harbour Island — one that may permanently win you over from the often crowded, rum-fueled parties of other top Bahamian islands. The Out Islands are where it’s at when you want laid-back luxury.
This story was originally published January 29, 2026 at 5:23 PM.
With an insatiable passion for discovering new destinations and adventure, Angela Caraway-Carlton is a South Florida-based freelance journalist who focuses on travel, luxury lifestyle trends, design and beauty/wellness. For a decade, she produced the popular lifestyle segment “Style File” at WSVN-Channel 7 in Miami, and now contributes to local and national publications including the Miami Herald, Luxe Interiors Miami + Palm Beach, Venice Fort Lauderdale, Gulfshore Life, Modern Luxury, Good Grit and more. She is an on-air travel host for YachtLife TV. This author occasionally receives complementary travel. Her reporting is conducted independently and all story decisions are her own.
Rice Family Community Events is hosting The Bayou Princess Bonanza: Mini Mardi Gras Meet and Greet on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Cabarrus Brewing Co., 329 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, North Carolina.
This is a free event.
Bring the whole family and enjoy a magical meet-and-greet with The Bayou Princess, who will be greeting guests, taking photos, and sharing her New Orleans spirit right in Cabarrus County.
Event Highlights:
Free Meet & Greet with The Bayou Princess (no ticket required!)
Free Mardi Gras Beads for all guests
Lively Mardi Gras atmosphere with festive music and family fun
Food and drinks available for purchase from Cabarrus Brewing Company
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One of the most popular events at The Schiele Museum of Natural History, 1500 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina, is the annual one-day Fossil Fair.
Fossil Fair takes place Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At Fossil Fair you can:
See a Jurassic-themed planetarium show.
Interact with live animals (living fossils).
Mine for gemstones.
Meet paleontologists and geologists.
Shop for fossils, geodes, jewelry, and MORE.
Go on a mini fossil dig.
Bring your fossils, rocks, or minerals and learn more about them.
Visit the Dino Safari exhibit and explore fossil specimens and casts.
Enjoy hands-on activities.
Photo: Schiele Museum
Tickets for Fossil Fair
Tickets for Fossil Fair are all inclusive and include a dinosaur-themed planetarium program, gemstone mining, fossil deg, admission to the museums and all event activities. Advance tickets are $6 for museum members and $18 for the general public. On the day of the event, tickets are $8 for museum members and $20 for the general public.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks said Thursday that it plans to open hundreds of new stores across the U.S. and add seating capacity at thousands of existing locations, doubling down on a strategy of emphasizing the company’s cafes as community hubs even as consumer demand for drive-thru coffee grows.
The company unveiled its plans during a presentation in New York for investors. After announcing in September that it would close hundreds of less profitable stores, Starbucks said it now expects to open up to 175 new U.S. coffee shops this year and around 400 in 2028.
Its plans include smaller-format stores that are 20% cheaper to build but still offer comfortable seating, drive-thru service and mobile order pickup capacity.
Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol said Starbucks ultimately sees an opportunity to build at least 5,000 new cafes across the U.S., with the smaller store format presenting much of that opportunity. There are thousands of sites where no Starbucks operates within a mile of a competitor, he said. Starbucks is particularly eyeing the central, southern and northeastern U.S. for store development.
In some ways, Starbucks is running counter to a growing U.S. trend of drive-thru-only coffee shops like Dutch Bros and 7 Brew. In September, the National Coffee Association, an industry trade group, found that 59% of U.S. coffee drinkers who bought coffee outside their home in the past week had used a drive-thru, which was an all-time high.
But Niccol said Thursday that over the last month, more than 60% of Starbucks’ customers came into a store to order their coffee, and he thinks it’s important for those stores to feel vibrant and inviting.
“Our cafes are our point of differentiation,” Niccol said. “We want people to be in our coffeehouses.”
Starbucks said it plans to add 25,000 additional seats to its U.S. cafes by the end of its fiscal year this fall. That’s part of an ongoing upgrade process that is intended to make existing stores warmer and more welcoming.
The improvements, which cost around $150,000 and are done overnight while stores are closed, have been completed at 200 locations and are expected to spread to 1,000 by fall. Starbucks expects to finish the retrofitting work in 2028. The company has around 10,000 company-operated stores in the U.S.
Niccol said Starbucks is seeing customers dwell longer in stores that are revamped.
Niccol, who joined Starbucks in 2024 to revive its flagging sales, said the company’s turnaround is taking hold. Starbucks has been adding staff and equipment to stores to improve service times and give employees more time to connect with customers.
Among Starbucks’ priorities in the coming year is improving its afternoon business, which is weaker than its performance in the morning. In the spring, the company plans to introduce customizable energy drinks made with a proprietary green coffee extract. It’s also planning more snackable foods that are high in protein and fiber, like flatbreads, cottage cheese and protein popcorn.
The company is also installing equipment designed to speed up service. A next-generation espresso machine will cut in half the 70 seconds it now takes to pull espresso shots and double capacity to eight shots at a time, the company said. The machines will begin rolling out to U.S. stores in 2027.
Starbucks also expects changes to its loyalty program to boost sales. A three-tiered program set to start March 10 in the U.S. and Canada will have various benefits for Green, Gold and Reserve members. Starbucks has 35.5 million active loyalty members in the U.S. alone.
Green members will still earn one star per dollar spent, and stars can be redeemed for food and beverages. But they will earn a $2 credit faster than before and get free drink modifications once per month, the company said.
Members who spend more will earn more perks. Reserve status members, who must earn 2,500 stars in 12 months, gain access to exclusive merchandise and events, including all-expense paid trips to coffee-focused destinations like Milan and Costa Rica.
Earlier this week, Starbucks reported stronger-than-expected sales in its fiscal first quarter. The company said its same-store sales were up 4% globally and in the U.S. in the October-December period, which marked its best U.S. performance in two years. It expects global and U.S. same-store sales to rise 3% in its 2026 fiscal year.
On Thursday, the company shared guidance for its 2028 fiscal year. It continues to expect U.S. and global same-store sales to rise 3% or more, and it expects revenue to grow by 5%. Starbucks also forecast earnings per share of $3.35 to $4. That compares to adjusted earnings per share of $2.13 in its 2025 fiscal year.
Starbucks shares fell 1% in midday trading Thursday.
Charlotte could be in for a snowy weekend, with forecasters saying a storm could bring anywhere from 2 to 7 inches of snow to the area.
If the higher end of that forecast pans out, it would mark the city’s biggest snowfall in more than a decade. The last time Charlotte saw anything close was February 2014, when more than 8 inches piled up, CharlotteFive reported.
Trees arching over Morningside Drive were laced with snow early on Feb. 27, 2004, as Charlotte residents started to dig out. GARY O’BRIEN Charlotte Observer archives
Historically speaking, though, Charlotte has seen far worse. The record books show some legendary snowfalls:
Tammy Holloway plays in the snow with her son Nile River Holloway, age 18 months, at their home on West Boulevard in Charlotte on Feb. 13, 2014. Robert Lahser Charlotte Observer archives
Charlotte’s longest measurable snow drought on record of 1,077 days ended last January, when 0.1 inches fell at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, WCCB reported.
Unlike last weekend’s storm, which mixed snow with sleet and ice, this one is expected to be mostly snow. Forecasters say Mecklenburg and surrounding counties have an 80% to 90% chance of picking up at least 2 inches Saturday, with a 70% chance of seeing more than 4 inches.
Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.
Here we go again. For the second weekend in a row, a winter storm is changing weekend plans across Charlotte.
Starting Friday through Sunday, the National Weather Service is calling for 2 to 7 inches of snow and extreme cold — a wind chill of 0 on Saturday. AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski told The Charlotte Observer that it could be the biggest snowstorm in decades.”
Businesses, restaurants and groups planning events across the Charlotte area planning changes to their schedules … again. Just last weekend, a weekend winter store with ice accumulation also led to closings and cancellations.
Are you a business owner? If you would like to be added to our list, please email your adjusted hours or closing details to charlottefive@charlottefive.com.
Here is a running list of Charlotte businesses and events making adjustments due to the weather:
Status: The Accidental Baker will be closed Saturday. Instead, the shop will open at 9 a.m. Friday (when it’s normally closed) for retail purchases of gluten-free baked goods until they’re sold out.
The Neighborhood Theatre in NoDa is shown after the winter storm in Charlotte on Jan. 24, 2026. The Ocean Blue’s Frigid Winter Days show on Friday has been canceled. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Status: The Charlotte Regional Farmers Market will host a special Farmers Friday event from noon-4 p.m., as many farmers will not be able to make it there Saturday.
Status: “We know cabin fever is real,” stated Gibson Mill Market on Instagram. The market will remain closed on Monday, but the team promises it’ll be back open as soon as it’s safe.
Status: All Inner Peaks locations are closed Saturday. The climbing gym updated its Instagram stories on Sunday to state it would remain closed Sunday as well.
Status: Blumenthal Arts has canceled the performances for Saturday, Jan. 31, and Sunday Feb. 1. Ticket holders will receive an email to select a new performance.
Status: The Ocean Blue Frigid Winter Days Tour show at Neighborhood Theatre on Friday has been canceled due to, well … Frigid Winter Days ahead, we guess!
Status: “For small businesses this has officially Stopped Being Fun™️,” Soul Gastrolounge posted as it announced it would be closed on Sunday. “Support your local shops and restaurants when it’s safe to do so!”
Status: Both locations of YummmDonut will be closed on Saturday and Sunday.
A man and his dog cross an ice-covered Church Street in Uptown after a winter weather front brought rain, snow and sleet into the area on Jan 23. Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
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