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Briscoe Beats Bell by 0.029 Seconds at Charlotte
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Chase Briscoe edged teammate Christopher Bell by 0.029 seconds after final-turn contact to win the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte on Oct. 11, 2026.
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Toklomati Brace Lifts Charlotte Over Dallas 3-2
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Idan Toklomati scored twice and assisted Harry Toffolo’s equalizer as Charlotte FC rallied from 2-0 down to beat FC Dallas 3-2, with Toklomati’s stoppage-time goal completing the comeback. He was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for his performance.
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Riggs Wins Charlotte Truck Race, Closes Championship Gap
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Layne Riggs passed Kaden Honeycutt with seven laps left to win the Ecosave 200 at Charlotte, his seventh win of the season and 12th Truck Series career victory.
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Larson Extends NASCAR Chase Lead at Charlotte
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Kyle Larson finished sixth at Charlotte Motor Speedway but extended his NASCAR Cup Series playoff lead, helped by winning the first stage and leading the most laps. With the Chase entering its final stretch, Denny Hamlin remains his closest challenger, while other contenders—including Christopher Bell and back-to-back race winner Chase Briscoe—remain in pursuit.
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 12h
Restaurants close, plan closures across US, UK
Lifestyle
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Several restaurants are closing or suspending operations: Murray’s in Cowes will shut as its owners retire after 35 years, Huntington Ale House is closed until further notice, and Coq Bristol has entered liquidation while its Chippenham branch remains open. Dank Bowls has ended its Uptown Charlotte café but will continue home deliveries.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Rain Cancels Practice, Qualifying Across NASCAR Charlotte Weekend
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Rain from the storm system disrupted NASCAR’s Charlotte weekend, first forcing schedule changes and then canceling practice and qualifying for both the O’Reilly Auto Parts and Cup Series. Both races remained scheduled, with starting lineups set by NASCAR’s rulebook formula and Kyle Larson leading the Cup field.
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Wegmans First Charlotte Store to Open in Ballantyne This Fall
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Wegmans will open its first Charlotte store in Ballantyne on Oct. 14, bringing a roughly 110,000-square-foot supermarket with specialty groceries, restaurant-style prepared foods and an outdoor dining and play area. The company says it will also donate unsold food through local hunger-relief partnerships.
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Charlotte Speedway Plans Kyle Busch Celebration
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— Oct 6, 2026
NASCAR will honor Kyle Busch with a free Celebration of Life at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday after the Truck Series race, featuring tributes from his family and colleagues. The gathering will celebrate the two-time Cup champion’s legacy, including his record 69 Truck Series wins and his historic 2018 Coca-Cola 600 victory at Charlotte.
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Corey Day Wins Second Straight O’Reilly Race
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Corey Day won the rain-postponed O'Reilly race at Charlotte for his second straight victory, leading after a three-wide restart with 10 laps left and beating Jesse Love by 0.728 seconds.
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Former Bush Press Secretary Has Warning: 'Look Out'
New Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has been the target of much criticism since standing at the White House podium for the first time Tuesday. But Dana Perino , former White House press secretary under President George W. Bush and current Fox News mainstay, offered some advice for those watching her. Perino said Americans needs to "look out” given the possibility of the opposition party retaking Co
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Charlotte Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Park Shooting
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Police arrested Morris Crawford in the fatal shooting of 45-year-old Ebon Bell at Tryon Hills Park in north Charlotte. Crawford is charged with first-degree murder and possessing a firearm as a felon; police said he confessed and linked the shooting to an argument the night before.
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Wallace Cleared After Three-Driver Charlotte Crash
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Bubba Wallace, Alex Bowman and William Byron were knocked out of the Bank of America 400 after Bowman lost control and triggered a crash late in Stage 1. Wallace was taken by ambulance for evaluation but released and said he was okay; Bowman accepted responsibility for the wreck.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Food Lion Plans Stores in Charlotte, Greenville
Business
— Oct 5, 2026
Food Lion is expanding in the Carolinas, opening a Charlotte store in a former Harris Teeter location on Oct. 7 and a Greenville store at a former Bi-Lo site on Oct. 21. The new stores offer fresh foods, prepared meals and expanded specialty selections, alongside pickup and delivery options at the Charlotte location.
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CMPD Chief to Decide Fate of Officers in Alleged Racist Chat Probe
Politics
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Six Charlotte-Mecklenburg police patrol officers have been cited for termination over racist text messages discovered during an investigation into former officer Seth Elliott’s alleged misuse of Flock license-plate reader technology. One report says the messages included a competition over who could stop the most Black drivers; CMPD said it would not tolerate conduct that undermines its standards or public trust.
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Charlotte Collective Brings Black Artists Together
Lifestyle
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A longtime mid-Michigan cider mill draws visitors for apple picking, fresh donuts and a volunteer harvest supporting local food banks. Around Charlotte, community offerings range from library and festival events to the Keepers Collective’s gatherings celebrating Black culture, alongside seasonal and holiday festivities.
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Little-Known Green Law Becoming Thorn In Side Of Businesses
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 12h
Two-Alarm Fires Draw Dozens of Firefighters
Weather
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A chimney fire in Charlotte, Vermont, spread from the attic to the roof and multiple rooms, prompting a second-alarm response by more than 50 firefighters from seven departments. Everyone evacuated safely, and the cause is under investigation; officials do not consider the fire suspicious.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Mild Weather Expected Across Omaha, Charlotte
Weather
— Oct 5, 2026
Maine is forecast to have mild, mostly sunny and breezy weather through Friday, with rain possible Sunday night into Monday. In the Charlotte area, sunshine and warm temperatures are expected through much of the week before a Gulf system could bring substantial rain this weekend.
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FBI, State Agencies Investigate Charlotte Schools
Politics
— Oct 5, 2026
The FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office have confirmed an active investigation related to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools but have not disclosed its focus. The federal inquiry comes amid separate state investigations into alleged financial irregularities and reports of disputed contracts and turmoil among district leaders; no one has been criminally charged.
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Hornets Nearing $200M Brandon Miller Extension
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— Oct 5, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly making progress toward a long-term extension with Brandon Miller, with projections putting the deal above $200 million. Miller is considered among the strongest candidates to sign before the deadline; if no deal is reached, he would become a restricted free agent, allowing Charlotte to match other teams’ offers.
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American Plans 40,000-Plus-Square-Foot Charlotte Admirals Club
Business
— Oct 6, 2026
American Airlines plans to build a 40,000-square-foot Admirals Club at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, its largest lounge, with construction starting this year and an opening expected in early 2028. The mezzanine-level lounge will include shower suites, bars and spaces to relax, work and dine; existing American lounges will remain open during construction, while a planned Flagship lounge has no announced timeline.
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How the gene became medicine, atrocity, and identity's mirror
Anyone living with hereditary risk or watching gene-editing headlines needs the moral history those tools still carry.
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NASCAR’s Three National Series Set for Charlotte Weekend
Sports
— Oct 5, 2026
All three NASCAR national series will race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Oct. 9-11, with the Cup Series returning to the 1.5-mile oval for the first time since 2017. The weekend includes the Truck race Friday, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race Saturday and Cup race Sunday, alongside team fan events and published entry and broadcast details.
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Briscoe Wins Bank of America 400 for Second Straight Victory
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NASCAR’s Cup Series returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway’s oval for a playoff race for the first time since 2017, after rain canceled qualifying and put points leader Kyle Larson on pole. Larson was also favored to win the Bank of America 400, with Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin among the top contenders.
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Shootings across states leave four dead, four injured
World
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Separate shootings across Maine, North Carolina and Mississippi left multiple people dead and injured: a Charlotte triple shooting killed two men and injured a third, while two Jackson incidents each left one man dead, with another seriously wounded in one. In LaGrange, Maine, two convicted felons were arrested after gunfire allegedly struck a home; a separate North Colorado Street shooting reportedly injured two men.
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Police Continue Missing-Man Searches in Goldsboro, Charlotte, Durham
World
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Goldsboro police are renewing their appeal for information nearly a year after Tra’sond McNeil disappeared, saying he was last seen leaving in a blue car headed south on U.S. 117 toward Dudley. Investigators suspect foul play and urge anyone with information to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
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Communities Plan Fall Festivals, Turkey Trots
Lifestyle
— Oct 6, 2026
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot events are gearing up in Merrimack, Charlotte, Tuscarawas County and Redmond, with races supporting local causes including children’s programs, holiday gifts and community services. Redmond is also marking its 10th race anniversary with an October Turkey Hunt giveaway.
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Democrat Senator Ed Markey Goes Fishing For DEI Interns
Nicole Silverio · 2 min · 13h
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