Newly-Republicanized county election boards have begun taking steps to make it more difficult for their adversaries to vote.

Wind gusts of more than 30 mph are expected in the Charlotte area Monday, followed by a steep drop in temperatures that will linger the rest of the week, according to the National Weather Service.

With Coastal Carolina recruit Jordan Buzzard back, East Meck, which plays Mallard Creek at the Mike Gminski Classic Monday, is surging.

A participant plays a game of mahjong at Salud Cerveceria in NoDa. Eastside Mahjong, a local group teaching mahjong and hosting game nights, held an event at the brewery. TRACY KIMBALL ...