Can Mecklenburg County afford same-sex benefits?

Re-examining 287(g)

Bizarre crimes from Charlotte police files

Chris Henry's death exposes double standard

Weekly horoscope June 16-22, 2010

Anders Osborne lets his music flow naturally

CD Review: Karen Elson's The Ghost Who Walks

CD Review: Feufollet's En Coleurs

The Forum closing on June 19

CL previews upcoming concerts (June 16-22)

Always enjoy a Sunday fun day

Audiofloss — Vol. 4, No. 4: Chatting about Charlotte's upcoming Uptown Jazz Fest

On this week's episode we present an interview with music industry veteran Charles Whitfield (of Hidden Beach Records) — one of the men behind Charlotte's upcoming Uptown Jazz Fest (June 26)

This week's new releases (6/15/2010)

Live Nation offers $10 tickets

NEW: J. Cole's "The Last Stretch"

Drunk guy tries to tackle Slash

Live review: Toby Lightman, Aslyn

Singer-songwriters play for focused, but small, crowd.

10-in-10 CD reviews

Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each.

Slick Idiot and Black Ritual Tonight (June 19)

Thrash metal and synth-enhanced house music invade Amos' and Tremont

Adam Lambert's "If I Had You" video

Nicole Atkins signs with Razor & Tie

Live review: Wiz Khalifa w/ Yelawolf

Wiz Khalifa comes through in a cloud of smoke with Yelawolf in tow and one of the longest lines I've ever seen outside of Amos' waiting to see him.

The Flaming Lips' new video

"The Sparrow Looks Up At The Machine" contains some disturbing images.

Live review: Otis Taylor

Singer plays 90-minute set at McGlohon Theatre on June 16, 2010.

Vuvuzela dominates World Cup coverage

Musical instrument has taken over soccer.

The Thing + Joe McPhee tonight (June 20)

Scandinavian jazz noise pop off at The Milestone.

OK Go's video for "End Love" released

Band

What's your summer anthem?

Today is the first day of summer, so what's your anthem?

Voodoo Experience lineup announced

Danzig and Harry Connick Jr headline tonight

Aslyn and Obelisk also highlight the evening with shows at Double Door Inn and Tremont.

The Selmanaires tonight (June 15)

Atlanta band brings their version of strange to the Snug harbor.

Evelynn Rose in need of a drummer

Ad posted on Craigslist for upcoming tour.

Video: Adidas' Star Wars Cantina

New World Cup ad from Adidas features an eclectic blend of artists and is set in the Star Wars Cantina.

Live review: Bonnaroo Sunday

Dave Matthews Band closes final day of four-day festival.

Live review: Anders Osborne

New Orleans guitarist performs at Double Door Inn on June 17, 2010.

NEW: Kid Cudi's "REVOFEV"

New single from Kid Cudi's sophomore album, Man On The Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager.

25 Minutes To Go tonight (June 18)

The local punk band from Lincolnton rock out at The Milestone.

The A-Team: Bringing their A-game

The Karate Kid offers some kicks

Killers: Shoot me now

Quick reviews of new summer comics

Theater review: The Dixie Swim Club

Dazzling dance at Spoleto

Eating locally on the Emerald Isle

Looking at what's tasty around the Queen City

Where to find it: World Cup foods

3 questions with Joanna Virkler, caterer

Queen's Feast Charlotte Restaurant Week: July 16-25

It's back. Bust out your elastic-waisted pants.

Mini healthy egg salad sandwiches

Egg salad gets a healthy makeover with the help of an unlikely ingredient.

Experiencing Dining in the Dark

Blindfolded diners enjoyed 5 mystery courses in complete darkness.

Mint Oreo cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes filled with ganache, topped with a mint Oreo buttercream that seriously tastes like ice cream.

Pinkberry opening soon in Southpark

Sample it all for yourself this Saturday, June 19.

Can brainwaves be detected in lime Jell-O?

The D'Annunzio-Johnson debate we were denied

Out of control

Some good news for Tiger Woods ... finally

I imagine Tiger Woods kissed a DNA test worker today.

Today's Top(less) 5: Wednesday

Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date.

Today's Top(less) 5: Friday

Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date.

Today's Top(less) 5: Thursday

Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date.

Today's Top(less) 5: Monday

Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date.

Today's Top(less) 5: Tuesday

Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date.

FDA: Female Viagra doesn't work

If scientists can accidentally extend the erection, they can't purposely find a way to boost the female libido?

Loud sex leads to stabbing at the beach

Roommate stabbed for telling noisy couple to keep it down.

And you thought golf was just for old people

Golf lesson or foreplay?

'Big Foot' sighted in Cleveland County ... again

Note: It is not April Fool's Day.

Buzz kill: Sullivan Island may ban hootin’ and hollerin’

Lighten up, South Carolina.

Today's Top 5: Friday

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.

Today's Top 5: Thursday

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.

Slow food tastes sooo good

The problem we face, and maybe you do too, is figuring out how to keep healthy, fresh, organic food in stock without spending a bundle ...

Pharr Yarns cited for violating Clean Water Act

Aging plants may be the culprit.

Riverkeeper issues challenge to Duke Energy

Duke reps say no way.

Best bets in Charlotte comedy this week, June 15-19

Here are a few of the best places to find comedy events in Charlotte.

Celebrate Summer Solstice in the Q.C.

Poets welcome. Battered women benefit.

Splice merges originality with formula

Horror-science fiction hybrid is two-thirds of an interesting movie.

This just in ... Kaplan College now teaching in Charlotte

Now there is no excuse to be stupid in the Queen City.

Just in case the Gulf's oil reaches N.C. ...

Our state's plan of action.

Today's Top 5: Wednesday

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.

Will Blackwater honcho move to Middle East to avoid prosecution?

Erik Prince, the owner of N.C.-based firm, could be planning to exit the U.S. Why? Two reasons ...

Timmy D., strippers, and the Founding Fathers

It's time for the Stupid Thing of the Week!

Weekender, June 18-20

Check out these events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area this weekend.

Opening Friday

What's new in theaters this weekend.

Charlotte + Dream Act = better economy?

Some Hispanic students in the Queen City face an interesting dilemma ...

N.C. Senate hearts corporate tax dodgers

Please Give deserves your dollars

Fine acting and sharp writing distinguish seriocomedy.

Burr votes against $500 million for N.C.

A big, green thumbs up from City Council

The council's got ReVenture's back.

Micro loan initiative comes to Charlotte

Army Vet gives back, and encourages you to give, too.

Today's Top 5: Monday

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.

WBTV anchor moonlights as red carpet greeter

South End Soul this weekend

South End Soul Festival - taking place this weekend, June 18-19 - is a celebration of the arts.

Civil protest in Raleigh leads to arrests

Forget history, repeat history.

Budding journalists take note

On Sat., June 26 two media-centric events are coming your way

Today's Top 5: Tuesday

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.

The Secret in Their Eyes well worth seeing

Oscar-winning film is an exhilarating experience.

Crime (?) and punishment (?)

Newly proposed reforms may influence ideas concerning illegal immigration

RIP Susan Burgess

Longtime City Council member Susan Burgess, who resigned last week, died this morning.

Tonight's Top 5, 06/21/10

The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, June 21, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.

Tonight's Top 5, 06/15/10

The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, June 15, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.

The question of the day: Is trivia night still popular?

Is trivia still popular, or is it on the decline?

Tonight's Top 5, 06/16/10

The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, June 16, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing

Tonight's Top 5, 06/18/10

The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, June 18, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.

Tonight’s Top 5, 06/17/10

This weekend's events (June 18-19)

What are you doing this weekend?

A new 'At 5' event will benefit Share Our Strength

With the continued success of Alive After Five, it’s really no wonder that someone else would try to get in on the action.

IceHouse opens in SouthEnd

IceHouse SouthEnd grand opening party tonight

For Father's Day, hold the ties

Return the socks and ties and check out these neat places for great Dad's Day deals.

Did you try to order the new iPhone 4?

Customers eager to buy Apple's new iPhone 4 pretty much broke AT&T yesterday.

Street Style: Bringing a lil Germany to the States

Katrina was spotted wearing accessories from H&M Germany.

It's party time at Scout & Molly's

On Wednesday, June 16, Scout & Molly's are hosting a party, and you're gonna wanna check this out.

Behind the scenes at Heels.com

Here's a video of a behind-the-scenes look into their warehouse.

Street Style: Skateboarder's delight

Fresh Boutique's jewelry sale

Fresh Boutique is putting all their summer jewelry on sale, from vintage cocktail rings to semi-precious gemstone necklaces.

Upcoming: Fashion Soul at Dharma Lounge

This outside fashion show which will serve as the finale for South End Soul.

Sidewalk sale at South End Soul

This weekend is the much talked about South End Soul festival, in which the historic neighborhood is in the spotlight.