Politics & GovernmentNC legislature’s I-77 toll project penalty may force Charlotte to flip — againThe City Council on Monday criticized state leaders for operating in bad faith after the legislature included a provision in the budget passed this year.Updated September 14, 2026 at 9:35 PM
CMS chair Sneed puts school board ‘on notice’ as three members try to remove herSeptember 14, 2026 at 1:51 PM
NC legislature’s I-77 toll project penalty may force Charlotte to flip — againUpdated September 14, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Not ‘a dig at all.’ Carolina Panthers coach on viral exchange with Caleb WilliamsUpdated September 14, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Handmade Chinese dumplings are the star at this new University City restaurantSeptember 14, 2026 at 1:25 PM
NC Democrats drop candidate over social posts but warn GOP incumbent falls shortSeptember 14, 2026 at 6:34 PM
High School SportsVote for The Observer’s high school football defensive player of the weekUpdated September 14, 2026 at 9:04 PM
High School SportsVote for The Observer’s high school athlete of the week (Sept. 18)September 14, 2026 at 8:15 PM
High School SportsVote for The Observer’s high school football offensive player of the weekSeptember 14, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Carolina PanthersNot ‘a dig at all.’ Carolina Panthers coach on viral exchange with Caleb WilliamsUpdated September 14, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Politics & GovernmentIn a reversal, NC Health Plan moves some Atrium hospitals to mid-tier for 2027Updated September 14, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Crime & CourtsReward grows for tips in notorious Charlotte shootout that left 4 people deadSeptember 14, 2026 at 3:33 PM
EducationCMS chair Sneed puts school board ‘on notice’ as three members try to remove herSeptember 14, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Food and DrinkHandmade Chinese dumplings are the star at this new University City restaurantSeptember 14, 2026 at 1:25 PM
ElectionsFact check: NC Senate candidates Woodson Bradley, Stacie McGinn on data centersSeptember 14, 2026 at 6:14 PM
ElectionsFact Check: Where Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper stand on data centersSeptember 14, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Around TownMac and cheese favorites, Latin food deals and a new steakhouse in CharlotteSeptember 14, 2026 at 2:45 PM
High School SportsTalking Preps: The Week 5 high school football preview showSeptember 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
TravelTiny all-day cafe in Raleigh named one of the hottest restaurants in AmericaSeptember 14, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Food and DrinkCharlotte's Sugar Creek is rapidly changing – but this 40-year-old diner hasn'tSeptember 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM
North CarolinaWoman was pulled into van, attacked, then thrown out at a cemetery, NC sheriff saysSeptember 14, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Know Your 704A list of best-rated nursing homes in the Charlotte area, federal ratings showSeptember 14, 2026 at 10:11 AM
High School SportsThe Talking Preps Week 4 NC players of the weekUpdated September 14, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Charlotte Five's Readers' ChoiceYou shared your top mac and cheese spots in Charlotte. Which one is best?Updated September 14, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Crime & CourtsFatal shooting happened at noon near Spectrum Center in uptown, CMPD saysUpdated September 14, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Carolina PanthersPanthers were "...just missing some opportunities to take advantage of..." in loss to Bears, says coach CanalesSeptember 13, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Carolina PanthersTetairoa McMillan is Carolina’s No. 1 receiver. Jalen Coker is playing like oneSeptember 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM
High School SportsNC high school football polls add four new teams after Week 4September 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
ElectionsWill backlash to data centers, Flock cameras impact NC’s U.S. Senate race?September 14, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Food and Drink$10 meal deals, special offers celebrate Charlotte’s Latin restaurantsSeptember 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM
