Claudia Puente

Shelters in Charlotte and beyond are seeing more owners surrender their pets, pointing to deeper economic strains across North Carolina.

Helene didn’t just destroy homes, it wiped out bee colonies critical to North Carolina’s crops. Now, local beekeepers are stepping up to help.

A Charlotte teen crafts jewelry from South American seeds, honoring his roots and helping kids in need.

A Charlotte teen crafts jewelry from South American seeds, honoring his roots and helping kids in need.

Unique competition helps utility workers stay safe in the field

America's infrastructure grade improved to a C from a C- in a civil engineering group's latest report card.

America's infrastructure grade improved to a C from a C- in a civil engineering group's latest report card.

In North Carolina, three officers died by suicide last year, and six in 2023, according to Blue Help.

In North Carolina, three officers died by suicide last year, and six in 2023, according to Blue Help.

In North Carolina, three officers died by suicide last year, and six in 2023, according to Blue Help.

As part of the ABC board's commitment to public safety, 31 stores will now be equipped with Narcan.

Carrigan Farms is expecting large crowds in just a few weeks for this year's strawberry season.

As part of the ABC board's commitment to public safety, 31 stores will now be equipped with Narcan.

Carrigan Farms is expecting large crowds in just a few weeks for this year's strawberry season.

Carrigan Farms is expecting large crowds in just a few weeks for this year's strawberry season.

Plaza Midwood Merchant's Association reflects on a successful year for participating businesses.

Project Outpour helps individuals in need by offering free mobile showers around Charlotte.

Project Outpour helps individuals in need by offering free mobile showers around Charlotte.

A Charlotte restaurant is giving back to the community by offering underprivileged children free cooking classes.

A Charlotte restaurant is giving back to the community by offering underprivileged children free cooking classes.