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In 2025, Rite Aid closed all its locations as part of a greater trend of pharmacy closures.
Forget Rite Aid, Arizona pharmacy brand files Chapter 11
In 2025, Rite Aid closed all its locations as part of a greater trend of pharmacy closures.
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January 1, 2026 at 8:40 PM
In 2025, Rite Aid closed all its locations as part of a greater trend of pharmacy closures.
New year, new you! The new year is the best time to establish your goals. While lots of people tend to focus on fitness and saving money, Dry January goals have become incredibly popular over the past few years. What exactly is Dry January? It’s a fresh start to the year and the one month
Dry January Is Here! Say Hello to These Non-Alcoholic Drinks, All Available on Amazon
New year, new you! The new year is the best time to establish your goals. While lots of people tend to focus on fitness and saving money, Dry January goals have become incredibly popular over the past few years. What exactly is Dry January? It’s a fresh start to the year and the one month
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January 1, 2026 at 8:20 PM
New year, new you! The new year is the best time to establish your goals. While lots of people tend to focus on fitness and saving money, Dry January goals have become incredibly popular over the past few years. What exactly is Dry January? It’s a fresh start to the year and the one month
The “Bitter Blood” author had a distinguished career as a reporter and columnist in Greensboro and Charlotte and was known for sticking up for the underdog.
Jerry Bledsoe, bestselling NC true-crime author, has died. He was 84.
The “Bitter Blood” author had a distinguished career as a reporter and columnist in Greensboro and Charlotte and was known for sticking up for the underdog.
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January 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The “Bitter Blood” author had a distinguished career as a reporter and columnist in Greensboro and Charlotte and was known for sticking up for the underdog.
The Great Freight Recession shows no sign of ending anytime soon, as more iconic trucking companies permanently shut their doors.
91-year-old trucking company Standard Forwarding Freight shuts down operations, no bankruptcy
The Great Freight Recession shows no sign of ending anytime soon, as more iconic trucking companies permanently shut their doors.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:40 PM
The Great Freight Recession shows no sign of ending anytime soon, as more iconic trucking companies permanently shut their doors.
During the Covid lockdowns, my wife and I occasionally ordered from major steakhouses like Morton's and Ruth's Chris, which offered aggressive delivery deals and meal kits.
Forget Outback, McCormick & Schmick's closed over 40 locations
During the Covid lockdowns, my wife and I occasionally ordered from major steakhouses like Morton's and Ruth's Chris, which offered aggressive delivery deals and meal kits.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:20 PM
During the Covid lockdowns, my wife and I occasionally ordered from major steakhouses like Morton's and Ruth's Chris, which offered aggressive delivery deals and meal kits.
Seth Jarvis, injured Dec. 19 against the Panthers, practiced with the Canes on Thursday but has not been cleared to return to the lineup.
How the Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis is handling Olympic snub from Team Canada
Seth Jarvis, injured Dec. 19 against the Panthers, practiced with the Canes on Thursday but has not been cleared to return to the lineup.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Seth Jarvis, injured Dec. 19 against the Panthers, practiced with the Canes on Thursday but has not been cleared to return to the lineup.
Biffle and six others died in a plane crash December 18 in Statesville.
Public memorial date and place set for NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, other victims
Biffle and six others died in a plane crash December 18 in Statesville.
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January 1, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Biffle and six others died in a plane crash December 18 in Statesville.
Charlotte offers diverse dining for varied health-conscious diets.
Going healthy in the new year? Check out our Charlotte dining guides.
Charlotte offers diverse dining for varied health-conscious diets.
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January 1, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Charlotte offers diverse dining for varied health-conscious diets.
In recent years, a handful of deep-blue states have aggressively tried to offer "free" health care t...
Editorial: Blue states learn a lesson
In recent years, a handful of deep-blue states have aggressively tried to offer "free" health care t...
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January 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
In recent years, a handful of deep-blue states have aggressively tried to offer "free" health care t...
The mixed-used community would sprout at a prime intersection in Huntersville, according to the developer’s plans.
SC developer plans hundreds of Lake Norman apartments, townhomes, grocery store
The mixed-used community would sprout at a prime intersection in Huntersville, according to the developer’s plans.
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January 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM
The mixed-used community would sprout at a prime intersection in Huntersville, according to the developer’s plans.
The iconic North Carolina racetrack, Rockingham Speedway, which recently saw a NASCAR resurgence, has a new owner.
Legendary NASCAR racetrack Rockingham Speedway sold after 7 months on the market
The iconic North Carolina racetrack, Rockingham Speedway, which recently saw a NASCAR resurgence, has a new owner.
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January 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The iconic North Carolina racetrack, Rockingham Speedway, which recently saw a NASCAR resurgence, has a new owner.
Sagnia was a late addition for the Wolfpack in the offseason, and he’s carved out a role in the frontcourt alongside Ven-Allen Lubin.
Musa Sagnia continues his climb for the Pack. Why NC State is high on the freshman
Sagnia was a late addition for the Wolfpack in the offseason, and he’s carved out a role in the frontcourt alongside Ven-Allen Lubin.
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January 1, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Sagnia was a late addition for the Wolfpack in the offseason, and he’s carved out a role in the frontcourt alongside Ven-Allen Lubin.
Police reported no major incidents where the city’s annual celebration occurred, including at Romare Bearden Park and Truist Field.
Police arrest teens, seize guns at Charlotte New Year’s Eve celebration
Police reported no major incidents where the city’s annual celebration occurred, including at Romare Bearden Park and Truist Field.
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January 1, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Police reported no major incidents where the city’s annual celebration occurred, including at Romare Bearden Park and Truist Field.
The NC Department of Health and Human Services urges vaccination and warns that South Carolina is already experiencing an outbreak
A child developed measles in Polk County, the second NC case in a year
The NC Department of Health and Human Services urges vaccination and warns that South Carolina is already experiencing an outbreak
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January 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The NC Department of Health and Human Services urges vaccination and warns that South Carolina is already experiencing an outbreak
Isaiah Simmons is in his first month with the Panthers. Simmons told The Charlotte Observer he wishes he had a similar setup his entire career.
From Clemson to NFL first-round pick to the Panthers, Simmons finds a ‘nice’ fit
Isaiah Simmons is in his first month with the Panthers. Simmons told The Charlotte Observer he wishes he had a similar setup his entire career.
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January 1, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Isaiah Simmons is in his first month with the Panthers. Simmons told The Charlotte Observer he wishes he had a similar setup his entire career.
The Gamecocks are betting favorites to win another SEC regular-season title.
Previewing the SEC ahead of South Carolina WBB’s league opener vs. Alabama
The Gamecocks are betting favorites to win another SEC regular-season title.
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January 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The Gamecocks are betting favorites to win another SEC regular-season title.
The pond is along US 17 in eastern North Carolina.
Vehicle found submerged in pond. It had a body in it, NC sheriff says
The pond is along US 17 in eastern North Carolina.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:40 PM
The pond is along US 17 in eastern North Carolina.
If developers buy the land, people could no longer access “one of the last wild areas still available to the public,” fishing guide says.
$40 million campaign launched to save pristine NC game lands from development
If developers buy the land, people could no longer access “one of the last wild areas still available to the public,” fishing guide says.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:20 PM
If developers buy the land, people could no longer access “one of the last wild areas still available to the public,” fishing guide says.
The individual income tax rate drops again in 2026. See what it’s been and what it means for your tax filing future.
New income tax rate in NC for 2026. What you’ll pay and how much it’s dropped
The individual income tax rate drops again in 2026. See what it’s been and what it means for your tax filing future.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The individual income tax rate drops again in 2026. See what it’s been and what it means for your tax filing future.
A court order describes the biological mother as struggling with drug addiction, not having a “stable residence” and engaging in prostitution.
Aunt of 6-year-old found dead, scarred in east Charlotte went to court for custody
A court order describes the biological mother as struggling with drug addiction, not having a “stable residence” and engaging in prostitution.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:40 PM
A court order describes the biological mother as struggling with drug addiction, not having a “stable residence” and engaging in prostitution.
Election campaigns are cranking up now for the March primary elections and November general election.
NC Democrat backlash could create 2 of Charlotte area’s competitive 2026 elections
Election campaigns are cranking up now for the March primary elections and November general election.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Election campaigns are cranking up now for the March primary elections and November general election.
Clemson product and South Carolina native scored a career-best nine points in Charlotte’s loss to Golden State on Wednesday.
PJ Hall can ball and is living the dream with the Hornets. ‘It 100% seems surreal’
Clemson product and South Carolina native scored a career-best nine points in Charlotte’s loss to Golden State on Wednesday.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Clemson product and South Carolina native scored a career-best nine points in Charlotte’s loss to Golden State on Wednesday.
Cayden Boozer and his fraternal twin, Cameron, combined for 39 points and 17 rebounds as the No. 6 Blue Devils fought past Georgia Tech in the teams’ ACC opener.
How Duke basketball’s Cayden Boozer took advantage of his first college start
Cayden Boozer and his fraternal twin, Cameron, combined for 39 points and 17 rebounds as the No. 6 Blue Devils fought past Georgia Tech in the teams’ ACC opener.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Cayden Boozer and his fraternal twin, Cameron, combined for 39 points and 17 rebounds as the No. 6 Blue Devils fought past Georgia Tech in the teams’ ACC opener.
With one NHL-ready goalie out for the season and another without a win in nearly two months, the Hurricanes have dwindling options for their next move.
Carolina Hurricanes’ playoff potential rides on how they address goalie problem
With one NHL-ready goalie out for the season and another without a win in nearly two months, the Hurricanes have dwindling options for their next move.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
With one NHL-ready goalie out for the season and another without a win in nearly two months, the Hurricanes have dwindling options for their next move.
If the Panthers can beat Tampa Bay on the road at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, they will clinch their first NFL playoff berth since 2017. If not....
Panthers face a weird final NFL weekend, but there’s one way to simplify it
If the Panthers can beat Tampa Bay on the road at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, they will clinch their first NFL playoff berth since 2017. If not....
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January 1, 2026 at 11:40 AM
If the Panthers can beat Tampa Bay on the road at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, they will clinch their first NFL playoff berth since 2017. If not....