Phillip Bloch, a stylist to the stars, is coming to Charlotte next week. He has just written a new book that touts, of all things, frugality.

NO MORE EXCUSES

A recent study ranks North Carolina the fourth-laziest state in the nation, which may explain our high obesity rate.

In west Charlotte this week, a small group met to form a citizen-led organization that they hope will become a powerful force for good in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

The couple were charged with alleged drug possession after police smelled marijuana in their car.