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Crown Legacy Beats Second Place and Clinches the East's First Playoff Spot

Crown Legacy FC beat second-place Chattanooga 3-1 in Matthews and became the first team in the Eastern Conference to clinch a 2026 MLS NEXT Pro playoff spot, with four matches to spare. Hugo Mbongue scored twice, and the lead in the East is now seven points.

John Speedway·Aug 27, 2026

A promotional graphic for Charlotte FC sports coverage shows the club crest, a soccer ball on a field graphic, and text about coverage of Charlotte's MLS club.

government

Five Weeks Out, Charlotte Hasn't Moved on I-77, and Board Members Are Disputing the $60 Million

At its last meeting before the September 23 reinstatement vote, CRTPO heard that Charlotte's position on the I-77 South toll lanes is unchanged, that the alternatives analysis cannot finish in time, and that the $60…

Jack Beckett·Aug 26, 2026

sports

Only Evander and Messi Have More Goal Contributions Than Pep Biel

Pep Biel made the MLS Team of the Matchday after a goal and an assist against D.C. United. His 19 goal contributions are tied for third in the league, behind only Evander and Messi, with two club records now in reach.

John Speedway·Aug 26, 2026

CMPD Chief Estella Patterson addresses Charlotte City Council beside text reading 9 p.m., five open questions.

government

Charlotte Council Debates What a Youth Curfew Pilot Would Test

Council approved neither a new curfew nor a pilot Monday. Charlotte's police chief asked to explore a test of the 9 p.m. rule, while members proposed different…

Jack Beckett·Aug 25, 2026

Editorial graphic reading Nine Programs, Eight Schools, One Final Year beside the official Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-27 calendar.

education

For Nine CMS Programs, This School Year Is the Last

CMS opened the 2026-27 school year Tuesday. At eight schools, the board's August 11 Program Choice votes make it the final year for nine magnet and choice…

Jack Beckett·Aug 25, 2026

sports

The Road Trip Is Over. The Knights Get Six at Home Against Memphis.

The Knights closed a 5-7 road trip with a series split in Moosic and come home at 67-59. Six straight against Memphis at Truist Field start tonight at 6:35.

Jack Beckett·Aug 25, 2026

Layne Riggs drives the No. 34 truck at New Hampshire beside the words ‘One Minute, 410 to 70,’ illustrating the Truck Series playoff reset.

sports

At 5:26 on Saturday Layne Riggs Led by 410 Points. At 5:27 He Led by 70. Nobody Passed Him.

NASCAR published two sets of Truck Series standings one minute apart on Saturday, the same ten drivers in the same order, with Layne Riggs on 825 points and…

Jack Beckett·Aug 25, 2026

Ryan Blaney beside his No. 12 car after winning at New Hampshire, with text reading Two Tires, 74 Laps.

sports

Ryan Blaney Makes a Two-Tire Call Last 74 Laps at New Hampshire

Ryan Blaney made a late two-tire call last for 74 laps at New Hampshire, holding off Bubba Wallace as the Chase cutoff tightened behind them.

Jack BeckettAug 24, 2026

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The Charlotte Mercury

Crown Legacy Beats Second Place and Clinches the East's First Playoff Spot

Five Weeks Out, Charlotte Hasn't Moved on I-77, and Board Members Are Disputing the $60 Million

Only Evander and Messi Have More Goal Contributions Than Pep Biel

Charlotte Council Debates What a Youth Curfew Pilot Would Test

For Nine CMS Programs, This School Year Is the Last

The Road Trip Is Over. The Knights Get Six at Home Against Memphis.

At 5:26 on Saturday Layne Riggs Led by 410 Points. At 5:27 He Led by 70. Nobody Passed Him.

Ryan Blaney Makes a Two-Tire Call Last 74 Laps at New Hampshire

Stay informed. Stay local.

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Charlotte FC Led Ten-Man Toronto by Two. It Left With a Point.

Iowa Cubs Come to Truist Field for the First Time in 2027

The Hendrick Rezoning Met Every Consent-Agenda Test. A Question About Its Buffer Sent It Back.

Crown Legacy Beats Second Place and Clinches the East's First Playoff Spot

Five Weeks Out, Charlotte Hasn't Moved on I-77, and Board Members Are Disputing the $60 Million

Only Evander and Messi Have More Goal Contributions Than Pep Biel

Charlotte Council Debates What a Youth Curfew Pilot Would Test

For Nine CMS Programs, This School Year Is the Last

The Road Trip Is Over. The Knights Get Six at Home Against Memphis.

At 5:26 on Saturday Layne Riggs Led by 410 Points. At 5:27 He Led by 70. Nobody Passed Him.

Ryan Blaney Makes a Two-Tire Call Last 74 Laps at New Hampshire

Stay informed. Stay local.

More Stories

Panthers 33, Cardinals 30: 2026 Hall of Fame Game recap

Stewart Friesen Missed the Truck Chase by Seven Points. His Team's Only Win This Season Came From Someone Else.

Carolina Panthers Roster Cuts 2026: 53-Man Roster Tracker

Charlotte FC Led Ten-Man Toronto by Two. It Left With a Point.

Iowa Cubs Come to Truist Field for the First Time in 2027

The Hendrick Rezoning Met Every Consent-Agenda Test. A Question About Its Buffer Sent It Back.

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