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Former Gov. Roy Cooper wins NC’s Senate race as the first Democrat in 18 years

40 min ago

In 2nd attempt, Democrats oust Rep. Tricia Cotham from Mecklenburg NC House seat

44 min ago

2026 election: Live results for Mecklenburg County midterm races

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Live election updates: GOP gerrymander of US House map is backfiring in NC

Voters at Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church cast their ballot during the midterm election in Charlotte on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. — Voters at Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church cast their ballot during the midterm election in Charlotte on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com

Democrats surge toward control of Congress in setback for Trump

Democrats surge toward control of Congress in setback for Trump

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Democrats appear poised to win, flip key Mecklenburg, Cabarrus legislative races

Democrats appear poised to win, flip key Mecklenburg, Cabarrus legislative races

8 min ago

Live update: Democrats win NC-11, NC-12 and maybe an unexpected Charlotte-area U.S. House race

Live update: Democrats win NC-11, NC-12 and maybe an unexpected Charlotte-area U.S. House race

41 min ago

Business

Former EpiCentre has new owners. What’s next for the uptown Charlotte site?

Former EpiCentre has new owners. What’s next for the uptown Charlotte site?

The site has struggled in recent years. Is revitalization on the horizon?

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Democrats win, flip key Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Gaston legislative races

8 min ago

Democrat Monifa ‘Mo’ Drayton wins Mecklenburg commissioner race for District 2

11 min ago

Live election updates: GOP gerrymander of US House map is backfiring in NC

13 min ago

For the first time since 1998, South Carolina elects a Democratic U.S. senator

23 min ago

We join candidate Ken McCool on Election Day as he tries to unseat Tricia Cotham

33 min ago

Biker killed trying to pass cars in I-77 toll lane near Lake Norman, trooper says

Lake Norman

Biker killed trying to pass cars in I-77 toll lane near Lake Norman, trooper says

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Faced with defeat, developers nix plans for 450 Lake Norman homes on jammed road

Lake Norman

Faced with defeat, developers nix plans for 450 Lake Norman homes on jammed road

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Trending Stories

In 2nd attempt, Democrats oust Rep. Tricia Cotham from Mecklenburg NC House seat

44 min ago

Live election updates: GOP gerrymander of US House map is backfiring in NC

13 min ago

2026 election: Live results for Mecklenburg County midterm races

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Democrats win, flip key Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Gaston legislative races

8 min ago

2026 election: Live results for Union County midterm races

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Charlotte just changed its water restrictions. Here’s what homeowners should know

Local

Charlotte just changed its water restrictions. Here’s what homeowners should know

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Students were smacked with a ruler by a teacher, NC police say. She’s arrested

North Carolina

Students were smacked with a ruler by a teacher, NC police say. She’s arrested

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Early voting results prove big turnout in Charlotte and NC. But who showed up?

Elections

Early voting results prove big turnout in Charlotte and NC. But who showed up?

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Another Publix is opening in Charlotte region as chain stares down Wegmans, HT

Business

Another Publix is opening in Charlotte region as chain stares down Wegmans, HT

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Onsemi delays auto restocking as AI sales jump 175%

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Haynes Furniture to shut flagship store as 128-year-old legacy comes to end

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Amazon cuts more jobs as CEO touts record margins, retail gains

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Verizon and AT&T quietly make major workforce shift amid pressure

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Stay Cozy: 17 Comfy, Soft Blankets You Can Grab for Under $50 on Amazon Right Now

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McGregor family speaks out for first time on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools turmoil

Politics & Government

McGregor family speaks out for first time on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools turmoil

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We went inside Wegmans cheese caves to trace its journey to the Charlotte store

Business

We went inside Wegmans cheese caves to trace its journey to the Charlotte store

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A Charlotte-area restaurant open since 1971 takes Readers’ Choice classics win

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A Charlotte-area restaurant open since 1971 takes Readers’ Choice classics win

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Multiple days of rain in Charlotte’s forecast this week. Here’s when to prepare

Weather News

Multiple days of rain in Charlotte’s forecast this week. Here’s when to prepare

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Who will be NC State’s head coach? Add Russell Wilson’s name to the list

Sports

Who will be NC State’s head coach? Add Russell Wilson’s name to the list

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See who’s on top of final statewide football rankings headed into postseason

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‘Impose our will.’ Carolina Panthers offer glimpse of what’s next after Evero exit

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The Talking Preps Interview: Kaveaun Pless, South Point

Nov 3

Democrats win, flip key Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Gaston legislative races

Local

Democrats win, flip key Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Gaston legislative races

8 min ago

Democrat Monifa ‘Mo’ Drayton wins Mecklenburg commissioner race for District 2

11 min ago

Live election updates: GOP gerrymander of US House map is backfiring in NC

13 min ago

We join candidate Ken McCool on Election Day as he tries to unseat Tricia Cotham

33 min ago

UNCC student indicted for sending sex video without consent

Opinion

UNCC student indicted for sending sex video without consent

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‘Jonestown’ jab at Trump rally, deadly bus stop: What Charlotte talked about Oct 26-Nov 1

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Roy Cooper flipped North Carolina. Republicans let him do it | Opinion

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I believe Lindsay Clancy is guilty. Will a new jury? | Opinion

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11-year-old was being ‘held in sexual servitude,’ NC sheriff says. Two charged

North Carolina

11-year-old was being ‘held in sexual servitude,’ NC sheriff says. Two charged

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Where candidates in Charlotte’s three 2026 congressional races stand on the economy

Elections

Where candidates in Charlotte’s three 2026 congressional races stand on the economy

3 min read

Developers plan 450 Lake Norman apartments and townhomes along congested highway

Business

Developers plan 450 Lake Norman apartments and townhomes along congested highway

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NC pastor: What makes a nation great? The Bible has an answer this election. | Opinion

Opinion

NC pastor: What makes a nation great? The Bible has an answer this election. | Opinion

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NC reports show campaign of Tricia Cotham’s challenger is moving twice as much money

Elections

NC reports show campaign of Tricia Cotham’s challenger is moving twice as much money

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