Greg Collier, owner of two Charlotte restaurants and a finalist for the James Beard Award, has taken on another culinary role in the Queen City: executive chef at Fine & Fettle, a hotel restaurant ...

Stephen A. Smith looks on before an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith, ...

North Carolina's plan to address Black youth suicide and mental health issues, highlighting the need for resources and awareness.

Battle of the Babes, a bartending competition for women, returns. Female bartenders compete for prizes, highlighting female mixologists.

Sol' Delish, a Black-owned restaurant in Charlotte, is expanding to a new location with a seating capacity of 140. Grand opening on Sept. 27.

James Whitaker moved to Charlotte from Durham after a chance encounter at a legal led t a job in the Mecklenburg Public Defender's Office.

Bonita J. Brown was installed last week as Winston-Salem State University’s 14th chancellor – the second woman to hold the position. Another woman briefly served as the school’s interim chancellor.

Cuts to North Carolina Medicaid threaten access to care for vulnerable individuals, including those with disabilities. Providers face pay cuts, impacting services.

The three initiatives to combat the opioid crisis focus on medication-assisted treatment, overdose response, and reentry programs.

Uptown Charlotte and South End will host two free events this fall, the Weekend Warmup music series and the Fitness in the Park event.

Iryna's Law, a North Carolina crime bill, aims to reform the bail system and address gaps in the criminal justice system following a fatal stabbing.

The LGBT Pride Rodeo is a new event on Charlotte's west side featuring a live DJ, food trucks, bars, a drag show, and mechanical bull rides.