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Nora O’Neill

The Charlotte Observer

Nora O’Neill is the regional accountability reporter for The Charlotte Observer. She previously covered local government and politics in Florida.

LATEST FROM NORA O’NEILL

What now for Democrat LaKesha Womack’s felony charge after win over GOP’s Tim Moore?

What now for Democrat LaKesha Womack’s felony charge after win over GOP’s Tim Moore?

Updated November 5, 2026 at 6:43 AM

Democrats break 36-year drought and turn Cabarrus County blue — at least this year

Democrats break 36-year drought and turn Cabarrus County blue — at least this year

Updated November 5, 2026 at 8:13 AM

After years of turmoil, a new Cabarrus County leader is appointed on eve of election

After years of turmoil, a new Cabarrus County leader is appointed on eve of election

November 3, 2026 at 5:25 PM

This shifting NC county could be ‘key’ to GOP power in Raleigh. 3 races to watch

This shifting NC county could be ‘key’ to GOP power in Raleigh. 3 races to watch

Updated November 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM

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

Updated November 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM

NC congressional nominee calls opponent’s felony charge attack ads ‘deceptive’

NC congressional nominee calls opponent’s felony charge attack ads ‘deceptive’

Updated October 30, 2026 at 3:47 PM

US Senate race in SC converges on Rock Hill as candidates vie for Ralph Norman loyalists

US Senate race in SC converges on Rock Hill as candidates vie for Ralph Norman loyalists

October 29, 2026 at 4:30 AM

Trump rallies in Rock Hill for Graham as he laments Whatley’s chances in NC

Trump rallies in Rock Hill for Graham as he laments Whatley’s chances in NC

Updated October 29, 2026 at 6:09 PM

Union County ranked first, Gaston last in Charlotte-area well-being study. Why?

Union County ranked first, Gaston last in Charlotte-area well-being study. Why?

Updated October 24, 2026 at 7:32 AM

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

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

Updated October 23, 2026 at 11:05 AM

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

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

Updated October 22, 2026 at 1:44 PM

Cabarrus juvenile detention center employee attacked, locked in room by inmates

Cabarrus juvenile detention center employee attacked, locked in room by inmates

October 21, 2026 at 11:12 AM

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