Kristen McMillen, a Charlotte resident, has dreamt of going to the Olympics since she was six years old. Now, at 37, the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are her sixth games.
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“Every queen deserves a crown”: Women’s professional basketball comes to Charlotte
The Charlotte Crown will debut May 21, 2026, ending the city’s nearly 20-year wait for women’s pro basketball. As part of the new Upshot League, the team aims to create opportunities for players, build community pride and establish a lasting presence in Charlotte’s sports culture.
Venezuelans in North Carolina Watch Closely as Maduro’s Case Unfolds
When the U.S. took Venezuela’s president into custody, the shock rippled far beyond Caracas. In North Carolina, Venezuelans gathered around phones, family, and food. A UNC student seeking asylum and a Cary food-truck owner unsure about returning home, they reveal how communities are processing political shock from thousands of miles away.
Invisible hands: the communities of support behind the 19 monks’ journey
Story by Zoe Sinclair Photos by Allison Helms Sounds of rushing feet, moving tables and…
Fear, Mental Health Gaps, and the Aftermath of Iryna Zarutska’s Killing
The Blue Line light rail crossing at 9th Street Station in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sunday,…
For these university students without cars, grocery stores are inaccessible
For students living on university campuses and without a personal vehicle, getting to a grocery…
The mission trip that came to us
Story by Meredith Kearson