Charlotte-area swimmers shine at NC Independent Schools Division I state championships
The NCISAA held its state swimming championships in Greensboro this week and several Observer-area swimmers had big days ...
Man sentenced in McDonald’s robbery string after throwing water during verdict, feds say
The jury announced its verdict on Nov. 8 following a four-day trial, prosecutors said. Caleb Pickens, 25, was found guilty of ...
Republicans wouldn’t attack higher education if it didn’t act like an arm of the Democrats | Opinion
Universities cry that academic freedom is under attack. Perhaps the way to stop it is to give that freedom to dissenters from ...
Charlotte universities, Atrium, other researchers remain anxious over fate of NIH millions
UNC Charlotte received the most NIH funding in the area — $56 million since the 2015 fiscal year. The university received ...
One year later: What’s going on with the Charlotte stars from ‘Love is Blind’ on Netflix?
Where are the local Charlotte contestants from “Love is Blind” Season 6? Here’s an update on who is single and who is taken.
Under the Dome: A bill regulating public notices attracts attention. And criticism.
Plus, the state elections board aims to take the GOP challenge of 65,000 ballots directly to the state Supreme Court.
Apparent immigration arrests raise concern, questions in Durham neighborhood
Trump made illegal immigration a top issue during the campaign and has promised to purge the country of millions of immigrants who are in the U.S. without proper authorization. Critics say the ...
Lottery player wins big in Maryland — but will keep it a secret. ‘It’s a blessing’
A Maryland woman plans to keep her $50,000 lottery win a secret while doing some good with the haul. The Baltimore County ...
NC native Linda McMahon testifies on dismantling Department of Education and what’s next
Linda McMahon sat before a Senate committee Thursday morning testifying about her plans for the Department of Education after ...
Charlotte’s Lovin’ Life Music Fest announces 2 more artists — just before tickets go up
One week after sharing the majority of the three-day music festival performances, organizers announced that international ...
2 Charlotte-area educators in running for NC Teacher of the Year. Here are the finalists
Two Charlotte-area teachers made the list of nine finalists for North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s Teacher of ...
Opinion
Like it or not, Washington needs creative destruction brought by Trump and Musk | Opinion
The story of the penny is a perfect illustration of how a broken government can’t solve problems. From David Mastio: ...