Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants
It’s been a choppy year for restaurants that lean into lettuce.
Panthers rookie WR Chris Brazzell out for 2026 season with knee injury
Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II will miss the entire 2026 season after injuring his left knee in training camp.
North Carolina officials urge continued water conservation despite recent heavy rain
Gov. Josh Stein and environmental officials warned Thursday that a nearly year-long drought has left several major reservoirs feet below normal levels, keeping dozens of communities under mandatory water restrictions.
Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to highest level in a year at 6.66%
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose for the fourth consecutive week to its highest level in a year, another setback for prospective homebuyers hoping for a break from elevated home loan borrowing costs.
European nations vow to boycott World Cup, other FIFA tournaments over Infantino private equity plan
UEFA member federations will boycott all FIFA competitions in protest of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo had an open bottle of alcohol in his car when arrested, police say
The 46-year-old Romo has been the lead game analyst for CBS’ NFL coverage since 2017 after making four Pro Bowl appearances during an NFL career that ran from 2004-16 and was spent entirely with Dallas.
Huge improvement in this weeks Drought Monitor
This weeks Drought Monitor shows the lowest drought levels in North Carolina since December
Trump says he may pull Blanche's attorney general nomination until dissenting senators leave office
President Donald Trump says he may withdraw and delay Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general until Republican senators who are seeking concessions from the top prosecutor leave office.
US economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high
The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth. But consumer spending rose.
Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting to be sentenced
A sentencing hearing was underway Thursday for a man who gave his son the gun used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia after he was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
Police: Bullets that killed 2 bystanders at Seattle festival weren't from teen shooter's gun
The teen repeatedly shot an untraceable ghost gun into a crowd, police said, and the King County prosecutor’s office filed charges of first-degree assault with a firearm and unlawful possession of a handgun.
CMPD officer arrested, charged with misuse of law enforcement database systems
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer is off the job and facing criminal charges for allegedly misusing law enforcement database systems.
Rock Hill Schools welcomes teachers and staff back for new school year at annual pep rally
Before classes begin on Monday, the district held it's annual pep rally to get teachers and staff excited for the new school year.
Emergency bridge repairs will cause major traffic delays in Uptown
Expect major traffic delays in Uptown starting Thursday night due to emergency bridge repairs.
LaMelo Ball sued over unpaid rent on two Uptown Charlotte apartments
LaMelo Ball is facing a new lawsuit.
Hickory man arrested in deadly weekend shooting
A Hickory man is behind bars following a deadly weekend shooting in Burke County. Kenneth Potter is charged with homicide.
Police investigating after early morning deadly double shooting in east Charlotte
Police say one person has died after a double shooting in east Charlotte.
Mooresville Police: 19-year-old girl dies after being shot by boyfriend on I-77
A 19-year-old girl has died after being shot inside a car on I-77 on Sunday.
Deputies: Foul play not ruled out in search for missing woman
Deputies in Catawba County need help finding a missing woman. They say foul play cannot be ruled out in the disappearance of 58-year-old Robin Doyle.
Charlotte hosts the MLS All Star Game
Soccer fans are in the Queen City for the MLS All Star Game.
Son Heung-min scores 2 as MLS All-Stars post 4-3 win over LIGA MX All-Stars
Son Heung-min scored two goals in a three-minute span in the first half off assists from Carles Gil to propel the MLS All-Stars past the LIGA MX All-Stars 4-3 in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game.
Panthers rookie WR Chris Brazzell III could miss up to 8 weeks with knee injury, AP source says
Carolina Panthers promising rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell III was carted off the practice field on Wednesday with a left knee injury.
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