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BusinessAtrium and State Health Plan are clashing over NC benefits. Get up to speed.October 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Things to doMeet the Charlotte sibling duo serving a decade of Christmas shade in dragOctober 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentNew reports show how much Whatley trails Cooper in NC Senate fundraisingUpdated October 23, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC’s Michael Whatley pauses TV ads for Senate election as campaign rethinks strategyUpdated October 23, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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EducationThe 7 things we still don’t know about CMS’ investigations, contracts and turmoilUpdated October 23, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Know Your 704What to know about recall of 1.5 million pounds of meat sold at NC grocery storesUpdated October 23, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Food and DrinkMy picks for Charlotte restaurants with the best chance at Michelin 2026 recognitionUpdated October 23, 2026 at 3:21 PM
BusinessWhat to know about the Silfab Solar manufacturing plant controversy in York CountyUpdated October 23, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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EducationThese are metro Charlotte’s best public K-8 schools for 2027, US News saysUpdated October 23, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Voter GuideNot just candidates. Charlotte area voters will see these questions on 2026 ballotsUpdated October 23, 2026 at 3:14 PM
OpinionEndorsements: Our choices in Mecklenburg County’s NC Senate racesUpdated October 23, 2026 at 3:13 PM
OpinionObserver endorsement: Our recommendation on Charlotte bonds referendumsUpdated October 23, 2026 at 3:13 PM
OpinionHere are The Charlotte Observer’s endorsements in 2026 midterm electionsUpdated October 23, 2026 at 3:10 PM
