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CEOs say Charlotte needs to fix worst-in-nation economic mobility gap to keep growing

Business

CEOs say Charlotte needs to fix worst-in-nation economic mobility gap to keep growing

“When you are 50 out of 50 for economic mobility, that isn’t a branding-enhancing thing.”

Federal judge agrees to speed up challenge to Catawbas’ Kings Mountain casino

Politics & Government

Federal judge agrees to speed up challenge to Catawbas’ Kings Mountain casino

COVID vaccine arrives in NC; first shot goes to Charlotte doctor

Coronavirus

COVID vaccine arrives in NC; first shot goes to Charlotte doctor

Grand jury indicts suspect in the killing of a police officer in a small NC town

Crime & Courts

Grand jury indicts suspect in the killing of a police officer in a small NC town

Charlotte woman pocketed $1.9 million in scheme to bully struggling debtors, feds say

North Carolina

Charlotte woman pocketed $1.9 million in scheme to bully struggling debtors, feds say

These Charlotte restaurants have holiday takeout — brisket, brunch, mozzarella.

Food and Drink

These Charlotte restaurants have holiday takeout — brisket, brunch, mozzarella.

These bakeries are the latest Charlotte businesses to temporarily close over COVID

Retail and Development

These bakeries are the latest Charlotte businesses to temporarily close over COVID

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Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on Dec. 14

Charlotte Hornets’ Malik Monk will play in second half vs. Toronto Raptors

Duke QB Chase Brice, who was Trevor Lawrence’s backup at Clemson, is transferring again

The CIAA has canceled its 2021 men’s and women’s basketball seasons

How safe are hospitals in the Charlotte area? Watchdog group releases new scores

December 14, 2020 4:36 PM

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Charlotte CEOs talk about efforts about improving the city’s economic mobility

December 14, 2020 5:43 PM

Astronaut from NC headed back to ISS in 2021

December 14, 2020 4:33 PM

COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Charlotte

December 14, 2020 1:27 PM

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Charlotte Hornets’ Malik Monk will play in second half vs. Toronto Raptors

Sports

Charlotte Hornets’ Malik Monk will play in second half vs. Toronto Raptors

Duke QB Chase Brice, who was Trevor Lawrence’s backup at Clemson, is transferring again

In hiring Jim Phillips, the ACC broke with 70 years of tradition. It was time.

New Charlotte FC president is a pro at marketing and beer

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Federal judge agrees to speed up challenge to Catawbas’ Kings Mountain casino

Local

Federal judge agrees to speed up challenge to Catawbas’ Kings Mountain casino

CEOs say Charlotte needs to fix worst-in-nation economic mobility gap to keep growing

Here are donors to the Charlotte Observer’s Empty Stocking Fund

Thomas Stith, former chief of staff for Gov. McCrory, to head NC’s community colleges

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North Carolina’s commerce secretary to leave Gov. Cooper’s team in early 2021

Business

North Carolina’s commerce secretary to leave Gov. Cooper’s team in early 2021

CEOs say Charlotte needs to fix worst-in-nation economic mobility gap to keep growing

Casino lovers can begin countdown for the opening of Catawba Nation resort in NC

December 12, 2020 7:00 AM

Panthers’ Rock Hill facility finally approved. What to know about 20-plus-year project

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Two North Carolina Republicans stood up for the election. Thank you

Opinion

Two North Carolina Republicans stood up for the election. Thank you

NC’s $335 COVID checks were a big Republican miss

December 14, 2020 4:00 AM

Kevin Siers cartoon: Home for Christmas

December 11, 2020 1:09 PM

Dan Bishop’s support for the Texas lawsuit is what I call ‘cringe-worthy toadyism’

December 11, 2020 1:29 PM

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What to Watch Monday: A new Lifetime Christmas movie and a COVID-19 vaccine special

What to Watch Sunday: Our one chance to see ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ on TV

December 13, 2020 7:09 AM

What to Watch Saturday: New Lifetime Christmas movie has its first LGBTQ storyline

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 7, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 7, 2020

December 10, 2020 7:54 PM

Kevin Siers cartoon: Home for Christmas

Kevin Siers cartoon: Home for Christmas

December 11, 2020 1:09 PM

Kevin Siers cartoon: Gov. Cooper’s bold moves

Kevin Siers cartoon: Gov. Cooper’s bold moves

December 09, 2020 2:48 PM

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COVID nixed in-person Christmas lunch, but Good Fellows raises $1M for those in need

December 09, 2020 3:18 PM

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‘Come as soon as you can’: Triangle Christmas trees lots are running low, selling out

Local

‘Come as soon as you can’: Triangle Christmas trees lots are running low, selling out

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She felt called by God to give a stranger her kidney. Then came a match made in Heaven.

Living

She felt called by God to give a stranger her kidney. Then came a match made in Heaven.

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