RALEIGH, N.C. – It’s been 11 years since North Carolina lawmakers told public schools when the school year could open and close. But local school boards remain unwilling to dismiss their insistence that they and not the state should decide…

Gov Pat Mccrory Proclaims May Is Motorsports Month In North Carolina Each May, the spotlight shines on Charlotte Motor Speedway during the 10 Days of NASCAR Thunder, and Gov. Pat McCrory joined speedway officials Friday to officially proclaim May is…

HORSE CAVE — In a supply shack at the American Cave Museum in Horse Cave, Peggy Nims prepares to take a tour group into Hidden River Cave. Nims, the museum’s education director, explains the cave’s history and offers safety tips.…

As N.C. legislators consider plans to redistribute state sales taxes, mayors across Mecklenburg County are making sure their voices are heard. Mayors from Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson and Charlotte recently agreed to send a letter to legislators…

Russ Baldwin | May 01, 2015 | Comments 0 CHARLOTTE, N.C. March 2, 2015 – The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America has announced the route for its 21st Anniversary motorcycle trek, taking place May 2-8, 2015. NBC Sports NASCAR…

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ —  Record Revenue of $50.9 million; up 27% over first quarter 2014 Record Variable Marketing Margin of $21.2 million; up 39% over first quarter 2014 Net Income from Continuing Operations of $5.4 million Record…

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Payzer, a mobile and cloud based financial technology platform, today announced a $4.2M Series A financing round led by Grotech Ventures and Route 66 Ventures. The investment will allow the company to accelerate its…

Local News Boise developer plans townhomes on Idaho Street west of Downtown

CHARLOTTE, N.C, April 30, 2015 – When Daniel Seidemann speaks, everybody listens – intently. What the world needs now, other than “love sweet love” is more commentary from Mr. Seidemann and much larger audiences. Daniel Seidemann just may be the…

Syracuse, N.Y. — Robert Washington is hitting the recruiting trail hard for Syracuse. Since verbally committing to the Orange on Saturday, the four-star running back has been reaching out to other highly touted recruits he’s close with and pitching his…