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Police chief faces biggest test in Charlotte's DNC

It’s been four years since Rodney Monroe weathered a bumpy start in Charlotte over the way he got his college degree, and some still believe he broke the rules.

Protesters and NATO in Chicago: 5.20.2012
Chicago's 1968 Democratic Convention
Officials seek DNC lessons in Chicago
Stage set for larger NATO demonstration
Men charged with terror conspiracy in NATO plot

Davidson College gets $25 million gift

By Ely Portillo | E-mail | 4:22PM

Davidson College has received $25 million from an alumnus to fund scholarships, the school announced Sunday at its commencement ceremony.

Davidson College graduation 05.20.12

Chamber London trip canceled

By Ely Portillo | E-mail | 5:07PM

Charlotte Chamber officials called off a trip to London with business leaders, city and county officials late Saturday, after their flight was canceled due to a mechanical problem.

Teen killed in crash had license revoked hours before

By Ely Portillo | E-mail | 6:27PM

A 17-year-old who died Friday in a head-on collision after police say he fled from an officer had his license revoked only hours earlier for a speeding charge, Concord police said.

Fracking could carry extra risks in N.C.

By John Murawski | E-mail | 12:36AM

The state’s natural gas reserves are much closer to groundwater than in other states, and the rock in between is not watertight and could allow potent chemicals to contaminate drinking water supplies.

Police seek two in Monroe shooting | 5:49PM
Readers: Send us your 2012 prom photos! | May 18, 2012
22 states join campaign finance fight | 3:29PM
Packard Place hosts business incubator | May 19, 2012
2-year-old found nude in car | May 19, 2012
Deli meat, truck recovered; driver charged | May 19, 2012
Salmonella cases from meat substitute top 80 | 1:35PM
Pilot, passenger survive Pitt County plane crash | 12:56PM
With dozens off SC ballot, some seeking 2 offices | 12:05PM
Former UNC president's condition improves | May 19, 2012

SCITECH »

Gamer technology is weapon vs. cancer

Wake Forest scientists use processor power to simulate the workings of human cells.

Everglades becomes U.S. python pit

HEALTH »

Better medicine through art

Medical students and practitioners learn better diagnostic processes through examining art.

LIVING HERE » 4:34PM

CLT, I’ve never missed you more

Sarah Aarthun: Listen carefully ... and you’ll hear the sounds that make the Queen City one of the country’s best-kept secrets.

Readers: Send us your 2012 prom photos!

Help us celebrate Prom Season 2012 with your prom photos. Two winning photos will be published in the Observer's Living section and each winner will receive a $25 gift card. Deadline: May 22.