News across Greater Charlotte

Trump-linked PAC targets NC Senate, congressional races
Trump-linked super PAC has reserved $5 million in NC’s Senate race and $310,000 in NC-11 as the president prepares to visit Gastonia.
Queen City Nerve Announces Immediate Closure
Having launched in December 2018, Queen City Nerve has proudly published around 200 print newspapers, 100+ podcasts and thousands of online pieces covering local news as well as the city’s …
OPINION: Gov. Stein Should Veto Bill That Gives More Power to Hyper-Partisan Chief Justice Paul Newby
Before the far-right flank of the state legislature went home to focus on their reelection campaigns, they passed two more bills to give their friends more power. Many folks have …
Franz Ferdinand Headlines Neighborhood Theatre Reopening with High-Energy Show
After two long months with the doors closed, Neighborhood Theatre reopened on Tuesday with a performance by Franz Ferdinand. The Scottish indie-rock band performed for nearly 90 minutes to a …
NC AG Jackson: Duke Energy Gave Wrong Info About Rate Hike Under Oath
In the latest volley in a public feud between North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Duke Energy, Jackson accused the utility of providing incorrect information under oath. Kendal Bowman, …
‘Million Dollar Quartet’ Raises Cain in Cornelius
By some cosmic coincidence, the publication of Rolling Stone’s special edition listing of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” in late 2004 anticipated the great flowering of jukebox musicals …
6 Artists to Watch for at Charlotte Pride 2026
While Pride Month has come and gone for much of the country, in Charlotte, festivities are still to come. Charlotte Pride 2026 will take place on Aug. 15-16 in Uptown, …
Council Quickies: Trump’s Model Cities Initiative Meets Resistance
Charlotte City Council returned from its summer recess with a business meeting on Monday, with two action preview items taking up much of the evening. Council discussed potential changes to …

Sheriff Addresses Deaths in Uptown Jail, Advocates Plan Vigil
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden is speaking out about two deaths that occurred in the Uptown jail in the span of five days last week as advocates plan to hold …
NC House Delays Vote on Hemp Ban as Advocates Pack Hallways
The NC House of Representatives will not vote on a bill that would ban intoxicating hemp products in the state until November. That’s after hundreds of hemp advocates filled the …

Evanescence Ends Tour with Make-Up Show in Charlotte
On June 18, longtime symphonic rock/alt-metal group Evanescence was forced to cancel its tour stop in Charlotte due to weather, but they did not forget the Queen City. On Tuesday, …

Avelo Airlines Announces Four New Nonstop Routes
Avelo Airlines recently announced four new routes from its Central Florida airports to Charlotte/Concord, North Carolina, and Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Avelo is the only airline offering nonstop service on these routes. Avelo will operate these routes using Boeing Next-Generation…