Politics & GovernmentCharlotte’s red light runners could face $75 fines in 2027 if council OKs pilotThe program is estimated to cost the city $600,000 annually and generate $4.5 million from the citations each year.June 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Crime & CourtsLight rail stabbing suspect found incompetent to stand trial, U.S. attorney saysUpdated June 9, 2026 at 2:59 PM
LocalCouncilman JD Mazuera Arias questions East Charlotte Connector funding timeline, community inputUpdated June 9, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Crime & CourtsMental illness delays Charlotte light rail stabbing charges in federal courtUpdated June 9, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Crime & CourtsDriver used a U-Haul in attempted murder, trapping man under it, NC sheriff saysUpdated June 9, 2026 at 11:57 AM
LocalLight rail stabbing case delayed, data centers halted: Today in CharlotteJune 9, 2026 at 10:51 AM
North CarolinaTwo ‘dangerous’ escapees traveled 260 miles before being recaptured, NC agents sayUpdated June 9, 2026 at 10:31 AM
EducationWhy student free speech rights don’t extend to high school graduation speakersUpdated June 9, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Crime & CourtsWhat to watch for as Hedgepeth murder case returns to court Tuesday, approaches trialUpdated June 9, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Politics & GovernmentCharlotte halts new data center construction, joining growing group in NCUpdated June 8, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Crime & CourtsCharlotte doctor sentenced in Medicare fraud case involving millionsJune 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Lake Norman After community outcry, family has a new plan for their 2 Lake Norman mansionsJune 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
BusinessNew Starbucks plan for Charlotte will mean coffee delivery in minutes. Here’s howJune 9, 2026 at 5:03 AM
BusinessLaw firm drops log cabin seller after Observer investigation, citing ‘millions’ owedJune 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
ElectionsThese are the 5 SC primary races in York, Lancaster counties we’re watchingJune 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Crime & Courts‘Iryna’s Law’ puts more people in NC’s biggest jails, adds to overcrowdingUpdated June 9, 2026 at 6:09 PM
EducationGaston County Schools will face layoffs without more money, superintendent saysUpdated June 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
LocalCarowinds unveils world-record log flume for 2027, launches new membership programUpdated June 9, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Crime & CourtsDefense says DA is fueling publicity she wants to stop in Faith Hedgepeth murder caseUpdated June 9, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Local17-year-old Manolo’s Bakery team member killed in east Charlotte car crashUpdated June 8, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Crime & CourtsDWI charge dismissed against NC mom who vanished 24 years agoUpdated June 8, 2026 at 6:12 PM
North CarolinaDo you need antivenom after a copperhead snake bite? An NC doctor explainsUpdated June 8, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Business1,000 jobs coming to Charlotte area and NC in new Corning, Amazon data center dealUpdated June 8, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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