1+ hour, 12+ min ago  (248+ words) Dr. Jeffrey Leak, an English and Africana Studies professor at UNC Charlotte, passed away on June 29, 2026, at the age of 57. He began teaching at Charlotte in August 1998. Over his 30-year career, he held numerous leadership positions, including President of the…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (702+ words) Hidden inside a former gambling ring in Belmont, North Carolina, the Belmont Batcave has become home to a vast display of craftsmanship. From clothing and preserved specimens to local art and underground music, the minds of two 20-year-olds have been…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (521+ words) The Charlotte Hornets continued their offseason roster shakeup on Sunday, June 28. They traded forward Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for guard Grayson Allen, forward Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first-round pick. The deal…...

3+ week, 13+ min ago  (705+ words) The Charlotte Hornets finally gave in to trade talks on June 25, sending star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid and draft picks. Along with Reid, the Hornets received a 2033 unprotected first-round…...

3+ week, 23+ hour ago  (799+ words) Hundreds flocked to UNC Charlotte's Hauser Alumni Pavilion on Saturday to celebrate Freedom Day, officially recognized as Juneteenth, with a long-time African American tradition — a block party. Teaching a new dance The annual attraction-filled block party featured two food trucks,…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (412+ words) When associate director of Auxiliary Services, Bookstore and Licensing, Rachel Skipworth, learned that UNC Charlotte received the Excellence in Service Award, she felt seen both personally and professionally. The award was given to Charlotte by Operation Hat Trick (OHT), a…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (472+ words) Niner Times...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (580+ words) Riggs gets ready on pit road for the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Charlotte graduate Layne Riggs '24 won back-to-back NASCAR Truck Series races at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Nashville Superspeedway. Both races brought all the emotions for…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (761+ words) Held once a semester, Hechenbleikner Lake Days are held weekly in April and September. Drawing more than 800 students each week and recently over 900, Hech Lake Days provide free games, free prizes and a bumping playlist. And at the center of…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (895+ words) As the spring semester comes to a close, the summer weather has begun to creep in alongside the bloom of nature. Students will also be wrapping up finals week, so a combination of fun activities across Charlotte is a perfect…...