The auction is still open for the 32-story tower at 400 South Tryon Street after the offer for a third of its appraised value.

Charlotte will be the first U.S. city to host the games that one estimate had as generating $3 billion for the state.

Local actor transforms into Sweeney Todd in Queens University of Charlotte’s production, opening this weekend.

“Sweeney Todd” opened on Broadway in 1979 and in the West End of London in 1980. It has been awarded eight Tony Awards, ...