Charlotte leaders call delay on I-77 toll lanes a win. Community groups say it's not enough.

City Council's call for consideration of alternatives a week ago has morphed into a more modest, extended public discussion ...
The Register-Herald

Kevin Durant says a wide-open NBA playoff race is fun. It's hard to argue with that

Kevin Durant says the NBA’s new salary “aprons” help create real parity, and this season’s title race feels wide open. Durant says fans and teams enjoy not knowing who stands ...

7 Brew coming to Sarasota

A national drive-thru coffee chain is expanding into Sarasota County.
The Caledonian-Record

Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth

The U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran add yet more question marks around a U.S. economy already buffeted by on-and-off tariffs, weak hiring, and lingering inflationary pressures. A longer war ...