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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

The Daily Edit: 5.21.2012

The No. 48 team plays both speed and strategy to perfection, just like in its string of five Sprint Cup titles.

Carolina Panthers coach optimistic on progress of QB Cam Newton, wideouts.

Was it a mistake when the Bobcats gave up on Boris Diaw? No. ... Yet I’m hardly surprised he rehabilitated his reputation as a Spur.

Providence Day finishes third in girls championship.

For Charlotte Latin, timing was everything in Saturday’s NCISAA 3A girls’ soccer state final.

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