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Jamouri Nichols, a state champion QB at West Charlotte, found a new home at Chambers
The prolific senior quarterback explained what was behind his transfer from West Charlotte to Chambers.
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Kings Mountain football emphatically ends losing streak to Charlotte Catholic
The Kings Mountain Mountaineers hosted the Charlotte Catholic Cougars in a non-conference matchup on September 11, 2026.
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HighSchoolOT's Male and Female Athletes of the Week for Aug. 24-29
HighSchoolOT is naming a male and female athlete of the week from all six of North Carolina's area codes in the 2026-27 school year.
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Competitive conference again? Latin boys soccer snaps losing streak to rival Country Day
Charlotte Latin hosted Charlotte Country Day in a conference matchup on September 1, 2026.
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Charlotte holds community meetings to hear residents' concerns about data centers
Charlotte leaders are holding six community meetings in September to hear residents’ concerns about data centers and gather input on possible policy changes.
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Chapel Hill field hockey hands Charlotte Catholic its first loss of the young year
The Chapel Hill Tigers visited the Charlotte Catholic Cougars in nonconference field hockey action as part of the East-West Challenge on Aug. 29, 2026.
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Rivalry Index: Ranking Week 2 rivalries like Shelby-Crest, Scotland-Richmond, and New Bern-Havelock
History, success, geography, balance, and unique features factor into the rivalry index. Ratings, unlike the bragging rights that are going to be claimed this week, are always up for debate.
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Zarutska's family files lawsuit against city of Charlotte; residents say there's work to do
One year after Iryna Zarutska was killed on a Charlotte light rail train, her family is seeking broader accountability as transit safety concerns persist across North Carolina.
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Lowe and Cooper shine in No. 3 Grimsley’s Week 1 win over No. 15 West Charlotte
The Whirlies defeated the Mighty Lions at home in the 2026 season opener for both teams.
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Has the Charlotte Transit System kept their safety promises after Iryna Zarutska's death?
In September 2025, CATS promised more security personnel, stronger ticket verification, and expanded security technology. Where are they today?
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State audit after stabbing death finds almost half of Charlotte transit riders don't pay
A new state report found CATS could be losing up to $6.5 million a year to fare evasion and had $1.7 million in unspent safety and security funding. It comes nearly a year after the stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on a CATS light rail train.
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Christ School leads HighSchoolOT's preseason boys cross country top 25
The HighSchoolOT statewide top 25 is presented by State Employees' Credit Union. It is the state's top set of rankings, featuring teams from all classifications across the four major associations.
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The 704 area code girls tennis rankings for 2026
HighSchoolOT's 704 area code top 15 ranks the best high school girls tennis teams in the greater Charlotte area of North Carolina. All rankings are presented by State Employees' Credit Union.
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At midseason, Myers Park still leads HighSchoolOT's girls tennis top 25 statewide rankings
The HighSchoolOT statewide top 25 is presented by State Employees' Credit Union. It is the state's top set of rankings, featuring teams from all classifications across the four major associations.
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The 704 area code boys soccer rankings for 2026
HighSchoolOT's 704 area code top 15 ranks the best high school boys soccer teams in the greater Charlotte area of North Carolina. All rankings are presented by State Employees' Credit Union.
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Man with Sinaloa Cartel ties sentenced for trafficking over 130,000 fentanyl pills in NC
Investigators seized 80,000 fentanyl pills in a package headed to Charlotte, prosecutors said.
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Emergency over Myrtle Beach: Flames shoot from engine of Charlotte-bound plane after bird strike
181 people were onboard American flight 1760, which was originally headed to Charlotte, the pilot told air traffic control. Patrick Gotwalt was a passenger on the flight and recorded a video showing flames coming from the engine as the flight appears to be flying over water.
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Charlotte police push for teen curfew, city council postpones vote
Chief Patterson make a case to the Charlotte City Council to enforce a 9 p.m. teen curfew. She said she is worried "teen takeovers" will eventually become fatal.
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Jordan, Christ School, and Latin join HighSchoolOT's boys soccer Top 25 rankings after week 4
The HighSchoolOT statewide top 25 is presented by State Employees' Credit Union. It is the state's top set of rankings, featuring teams from all classifications across the four major associations.
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Wake County woman arrested after Flock cameras identified her vehicle in abduction case
Flock security cameras tracked 44-year-old Candice Deyoung, who is accused of abducting a child to Charlotte, where she was arrested.
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Charlotte housing development impacting honeybee farms
Beekeepers near Charlotte say housing developments can threaten honeybee populations.
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Protestors rally in Uptown Charlotte after two deadly ICE shootings
This past weekend, protesters marched through Uptown Charlotte to voice their demands for justice in light of two recent fatal shootings involving federal immigration agents. The demonstration was part of a larger nationwide day of action aimed at raising awareness about immigration enforcement practices and advocating for accountability.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer arrested for pushing person off a bicycle, court records say
Malcolm Joseph, an officer with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police department is facing one count of simple assault.
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Carowinds' Fury 325 coaster closed for 2nd time in 3 years
Carowinds closed its popular roller coaster, Fury 325, on July 7 after identifying an issue with the ride's foundation during a routine maintenance inspection.
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Flying with kids? U.S. House passes bill that could expand TSA family lanes
Strollers, bags and long security lines can make family travel more stressful. A bipartisan House bill could expand TSA family lanes for travelers with children 12 and younger.
