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19 dead, 50 injured after explosion at Ariana Grande concert in England

1:03 AM

Politics & Government

Charlotte airport wants full-service hotel where the control tower now stands

8:45 PM

What if low-income but gifted students had the same support and connections as rich kids?

6:26 PM

Missing Uber driver case is now a homicide investigation, Charlotte police say

6:06 PM

U.S. Supreme Court agrees NC lawmakers created illegal congressional district maps in 2011

10:44 PM

Rick Siskey fraud case shows why this type of retirement account can be a red flag

1:36 PM

5 things you need to know about this year’s Summer Pops — like how to get a VIP ticket

11:47 AM

Sports

Panthers move into next phase of OTAs, but will tackle Michael Oher be with them?

Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Michael Oher is not expected to participate in the third phase of OTAs. Sources say Oher’s absence goes beyond his eight-month stint in the NFL’s concussion protocol.

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Kennedy Meeks Day at West Charlotte is postponed

Here’s who Dale Earnhardt Jr. thinks should replace him in the No. 88 when he retires

Forget the Romper, is Panthers QB Cam Newton on career track to Canton and the NFL Hall of Fame?

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N.C. REAL ID driver licenses surpass milestone

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles has issued more than 10,000 REAL ID driver licenses and identification cards since debuting the new card on May 1, DMV officials said Monday.

Missing Uber driver case is now a homicide investigation, Charlotte police say

Airport officials: Get ready for record-breaking crowds at Charlotte Douglas this summer

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Airport officials: Get ready for record-breaking crowds at Charlotte Douglas this summer

Officials at Charlotte Douglas International Airport are warning travelers this summer to get ready for record-breaking crowds starting as early as Memorial Day weekend, as bookings for local flights appear strong for the next few months.

Chemical maker Clariant, which has Charlotte hub, to merge with Huntsman

Rick Siskey fraud case shows why this type of retirement account can be a red flag

Charlotte and Raleigh both continue to grow, but in very different ways

Opinion

3 reasons to care about NC packing black voters together

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down North Carolina’s racially gerrymandered congressional districts. Partisan gerrymandering may be next in the court’s sights.

Clark and Wilcox: We’re on same page on student assignment

Kevin Siers: North Carolina's Black Knight

Looks like the Observer agrees with Betsy DeVos

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Why have thousands of smart, low-income NC students been excluded from advanced classes?

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Airport officials: Get ready for record-breaking crowds at Charlotte Douglas this summer

Inside the Panthers

Panthers shuffle scouting department, but what will they do with Brandon Beane’s spot?

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Pairings, times for NCHSAA regional baseball, softball, girls soccer

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