N.C. bans alcoholic drinks — does this mark the return of Prohibition?

Bizarre crimes from Charlotte police files

Profile: Brad Goforth with Samaritan House

Get a job? Get a grip

WikiLeaks and the end of U.S. 'diplomacy'

Weekly horoscope (Dec. 8-14)

The Low Anthem tries unique venue for recording new album

Recess Fest returns for a winter jam

CL previews upcoming concerts (Dec. 8-12)

CD REVIEW: Girl Talk's All Day

CD REVIEW: Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich and Fussible's Bulevar 2000

Nightlife profile: Jody Sullivan

First bands for 2011 Vans Warped Tour announced

Tour will stop in Charlotte on July 28, 2011.

This week's new releases (12/7/2010)

A quick rundown of what's new in stores this week.

Video: Dow Jones' 'One More Sip'

New video from Charlotte emcee, Dow Jones.

Remembering John Lennon

It was 30 years ago today that he was killed.

Evening Muse studio items stolen

Benefit planned to help replace stolen equipment.

Misfits and more play Tremont Music Hall tonight (Dec. 7)

Tremont will satisfy your snare, symbals and bass fit with Misfits, Biggy Stardust & His Wretched Hive and more tonight (Dec.7)

2010 Charlotte Music Awards winners list

All of the winners from the 2010 CMAs in Charlotte.

Local Leak: Rapsody's Return of the B-Girl

North Carolina rapper releases her new mixtape to National noise.

Modern Times and The Night of the Hunter among new DVD releases

Capsule reviews of films playing the week of Dec. 8

EXHIBIT: Fluxomat

EXHIBIT: Divine Introspection

More great books for giving

Comic Review: Marineman No. 1

Every Christmas Every Told (And Then Some!): This Christmas turkey should be stuffed

Where to find it: Persimmons and pear relish

We knead this: Sunflour Baking Company

3 questions with Eric Hedrick, chef/kitchen manager

Bubbles and food at Blue

Run the race, get a free beer or milkshake

The Cowfish wants to reward those who are running the Thunder Road Marathon in Charlotte this Saturday.

Mocha Fudge Pie

The pie consists of three layers: a brownie crust, a creamy chocolate pudding mocha layer, and then a coffee whipped cream layer.

Free Brownie Sundae at Chili's today

Chili's is offering free brownie sundaes today, Dec. 7.

Free coffee for marathoners and spectators, too

The coffee can be found at the Thunder Road Marathon start and finish line.

Does turning down the thermostat at night save energy?

Kinky Superman

Five ways to boost your sex drive without a pill

Five simple ways to get better sex.

Duke Energy to continue with caveman plan in N.C.

Gather 'round the fire, ya'll.

Wild Target misses the mark

Game cast only asset to flatfooted comedy.

Jim DeMint: Suck it, jobless bums

Case of the stolen Stradivarius

Where's Encyclopedia Brown when you need him?

SEFCA names The Social Network the year's best film

Complete list of winners for the 19th annual Southeastern Film Critics Association awards.

The Jinwrights' marathon sentencing hearing, finally over

Did you get the message?

'God hates fags' crazies of Westboro Baptist Church to picket Elizabeth Edwards' funeral

The super-conservative, anti-gay, lunatic pinheads from Westboro Baptist Church say they will show up Saturday to picket the funeral of the late Elizabeth Edwards.

N.C.'s economy projected to grow in coming months

This is good news, right?

Tea Party targets sustainable development

Frightened conspiracy theorists would rather ruin Earth than save it.

Selling and burning trash: Who will profit, who will pay?

File this under "news to watch."

Tourist trap

A-list outing proves to be no vacation.

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery brews more than beer

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will have its own German-style Christmas Market Dec. 9-11.

Opening Friday

What's new in theaters this weekend.

Modern-day poll tax?

What are the politicians up to when they say they want photo IDs at the polls?

Qnotes: Who's naughty and nice in the Q.C.?

Congrats to those who made the nice list.

Today's Top 5: Friday

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

ICE breaks deportation record

And now, allow me to remind of you of Fredd Reyes.

Today's Top 5: Monday

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

Bobcats or Hornets? The biggest issue of our time

Not terrorism, not the economy, not gay weddings, not even Brangelina.

Today's Top 5: Thursday

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

Jinwrights to be sentenced today

Weigh in on how long you think the pastors should spend behind bars.

Surreal political video of the year, starring Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin

This year’s American election season produced plenty of surreal political video moments. But those videos’ surreal credentials pale next to one making the Internet rounds yesterday.

Where are the financial crisis prosecutions?

VIDEO: Four Loko Empire

This clip was passed on to us by our old buddy, ex-Loafer Jared Neumark — who now creates comedy videos for Landline TV.

Years after coal-ash spill, Duke scientists study ongoing hazards

And, we're still waiting on the EPA to decide if coal ash is hazardous or not.

Blood Bath and Beyond: N.C. GOP budget plans

A holly jolly holiday roundup – Part 1

Your guide to which holiday-themed theater shows to see.

Weekender, Dec. 10-12

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

Today's Top 5: Wednesday

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

Today's Top 5: Tuesday

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

Duke Energy to continue with caveman plan in N.C.

Gather 'round the fire, ya'll.

Tonight's Top 5, 12/07/10

The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Dec. 7, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.

Tonight's Top 5, 12/09/10

The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Dec. 9, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.

A fitting farewell to Four Loko

With its disappearance from North Carolina shelves imminent over the next few weeks, some friends of mine decided to bid farewell to our good friend, Four Loko, one night.

Joggers versus 'PBR crowd' + Common Market's anniversary

Not only is Common Market apparently celebrating its 8-year anniversary, but the "PBR crowd" is celebrating the leaving of the "joggers."

Tonight's Top 5, 12/08/10

The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Dec. 8, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.

This weekend's top nightlife events (12/10-12/11)

If you need a night of fun to escape the stress of all that holiday shopping, here are some events going on this Friday and Saturday.

VIDEO: Dance like no one's judging

Gay? Straight? Does it matter?

Holiday notes for local notables

Protest TSA X-ray scanners with metallic-ink printed clothes

Before your next trip to the airport, you may want to invest in some underclothes from 4th Amendment Wear.

Stocking Stuffer Idea: Scoop Charlotte's coupon book

The folks with ScoopCharlotte.com have come up with a great idea for a stocking stuffer for the shopaholic in your li

Giving the gift of local bling

All the ladies out there are going to be looking for some sparkle this gift-giving season — and I’m not talking about the lights on the Christmas tree.

Upcoming: Revolve's grand opening/Monarch's sneak preview

Check out the grand opening party of Revolve (and sneak a peek at Monarch) on Dec. 13.

4 local shops offer Secret Santa gifts under $30

The secret's out on this year's great gifts for under $30! Take a look (peeking allowed) at some fun gifts you can find at four local shops ... on a Secret Santa budget.