Crime & Courts

A breakdown of what comes next in the cases of CMPD officers who sent racist messages

Local, state and federal investigations follow in the wake of allegations Charlotte police sent messages with racial slurs and other biases.

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Elections

NC GOP nominee for Congress says Trump snub is ‘best endorsement I could get’

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Local

Lake Wylie group pulls support for Charlotte’s plan to move water out of Catawba

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Opinion

NC Democrats see the strongest start to early voting ‘in the entire country’ | Opinion

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Business

Tech manufacturer in Charlotte area expanding with $150M facility, plus 224 jobs

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Local

The Day the Balloon Crashed: The untold story of Charlotte’s hot-air balloon tragedy

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Local

‘Bob & Sheri’ finally won radio’s highest honor. Then things got awkward.

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Food and Drink

Michelin Guide 2026 honors Charlotte restaurants as among the best in the South

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Education

3 CMS board members who voted to keep Hill get key role in next superintendent pick

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Food and Drink

Here are all the restaurants in NC & SC that earned 2026 Michelin Guide honors

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Opinion

Here are The Charlotte Observer’s endorsements in 2026 midterm elections

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Food and Drink

Charlotte-area soul food spot closing indefinitely. Here’s your last day to visit

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Crime & Courts

Teen recorded sex in UNC Charlotte dorm, shared it with fraternity, police say

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Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets look impressive in season-opening win behind Miller, newcomers

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Local

Lawsuit to block Morrison YMCA sale coming, says coalition to Mecklenburg leaders

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Food and Drink

My picks for Charlotte restaurants with the best chance at Michelin 2026 recognition

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