Can you pass the same test new U.S. citizens must pass and correctly answer the 100 questions? We present 12 of them here.
In 21 states, at least 9 percent of bridges were rated structurally deficient, the analysis found. Here's how NC bridges compare.
You can now file your taxes, but expect refund delays if you use two tax credits.Also, Tax Day is not April 15 this year.
The Russian ship Viktor Leonov was seen about 100 miles southeast of Wilmington and is believed to be intercepting communications signals.
New rankings compiled by Forbes takes a look at the best employers for diversity in the U.S. See what NC companies made the list.
North Carolina skywatchers have a chance in a few days to watch a rare event: a blue moon, supermoon and total lunar eclipse.
According to a WalletHub report, North Carolina ranks as one of the top states for drivers. Do you agree?
Two Charlotte interchanges made the American Transportation Research Institute's list of 100 worst for traffic congestion.
The pop and rock legend has scheduled two shows in the Carolinas during the three-year, 300+-date tour, which he says is his last.
The 2018 Women's March on Charlotte is set for Saturday, Jan. 20. Here's everything you need to know about the demonstration.
Mark Zuckerberg is shaking up what you see in your Facebook feed. But don't worry, we've got your back on local news.
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The more than 130 restaurants participating in Charlotte’s upcoming restaurant week are now accepting reservations.
The long awaited light rail extension will become operational in NoDa and the University areas March 16.
Parrotheads will be flocking to Charlotte this spring to hear Jimmy Buffett. Tickets go on sale Jan. 12.
North Carolina drivers are ranked among some of the worst in the country, according to this national survey.
Orkin has released its list of top US cities with bed bug infestations, ranking Charlotte in the top 20.
When it comes to the best states for raising a family, the Tar Heel state had mixed results, according to a new study.
Parrotheads will be flocking to Charlotte this spring to hear Jimmy Buffett. Here’s what you need to know about when tickets go on sale.
A "bomb cyclone" is building in the Atlantic, and may bring hurricane-force winds and polar vortex temperatures to the Eastern Seaboard.
With the year coming to an end, here are Patch stories of some of the most noteworthy people and events in 2017.
Earlier this week, Crystal and Roger Travis saved a family from a fire and performed CPR on a baby, all in one special day: Christmas Eve.
County officials tell residents to boil water; line gets repaired Friday afternoon, says media report.
Ducks on a ramp and a drunk man in a kilt on a rooftop with a gun. 2017 has been filled with unique events, according to our archives.
Crystal and Roger Travis saved a family from a fire and performed CPR on a baby, all in one special day: Christmas Eve.
Hundreds of flights were canceled in Atlanta Monday after an 11-hour power outage at the airport. Here's how to check or rebook flights.
The Daily Meal provided what it considers the "complete" food-and-drink guide for N.C., naming the best places to go in 23 categories.
It's hard to resist these cute animals, especially when the adoption fees are free through Dec. 31.
Christmas markets, football and a French Revolution are all among the fun things to do in Charlotte this weekend.
When it comes to the prevalence of hunger, poverty and homelessness, see how these N.C. cities rank among the neediest in the U.S.
ProPublica identified 40,000 sites across the US polluted by the military, some of which present a risk of exploding bombs and munitions.
Pet photos with Santa, Krampus Krawl, and a Hornets home game are all among the fun things to do in Charlotte this weekend.
North Carolina is among the top when it comes to states fighting against elder abuse, according to a new analysis
Robeson County cheerleaders taking a knee to protest racial injustice have illuminated a divide in Trump country.
When it comes to donating time and money, see how the Tar Heel State stacks up.
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