Politics & GovernmentCharlotte could see a double dose of tax hikes July 1 under city’s proposed budgetCity Manager Marcus Jones said it’s important to have “a clear benefit and a clear reason” when raising property taxes.Updated May 4, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Charlotte HornetsAfter exciting playoff push, what Hornets’ owners said about push to ‘get better’Updated May 4, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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High School SportsVote for The Observer’s high school athlete of the week (May 8, 2026)May 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Crime & CourtsLincoln County deputy threatened ex-wife that he was ‘on the attack,’ filings showMay 4, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Carolina HurricanesCarolina Hurricanes find winning formula for NHL playoffs. Can they keep it up?Updated May 4, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Food and DrinkA popular Rock Hill taphouse is closing, but not before going out with a bangMay 4, 2026 at 12:54 PM
BusinessJetBlue returns to Charlotte airport, as Spirit collapse prompts more airline movesUpdated May 4, 2026 at 12:43 PM
High School SportsNCHSAA board could approve new sports, officials’ pay, safety changes this weekUpdated May 4, 2026 at 12:23 PM
NationalThree dead, dozens monitored as virus hits cruise after Argentina stopMay 4, 2026 at 12:10 PM
High School SportsMeet Providence DL Cory Cunningham, new to football, already a national 2028 starUpdated May 4, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Politics & Government‘Critical gaps.’ NC lawmakers want reforms after east Charlotte girl’s deathMay 4, 2026 at 9:50 AM
North Carolina‘Suspicious activity’ in yard at 3:15 am was man hiding a body, NC police sayMay 4, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Politics & GovernmentProductivity breaks out in Congress. But NC lawmakers are dividedMay 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
High School SportsMeet the top rising sophomore and junior high school football players in NCMay 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EducationAs Rock Hill region seniors graduate, this parent reflects on an unforgettable rideMay 4, 2026 at 5:06 AM
BusinessNASCAR race teams in NC trade accusations in lawsuit over theft + trade secretsMay 4, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Carolina PanthersCozy nickname won’t stop this Panthers rookie from being a pest to opposing playmakersMay 4, 2026 at 5:30 AM
North CarolinaHow two NC boys survived 13 days in a train boxcar on nothing but stale SchlitzMay 4, 2026 at 5:30 AM
BusinessWake County may delay vote on WakeMed merger with Atrium Health. What we knowUpdated May 4, 2026 at 12:10 PM
North CarolinaAirborne car goes through front window, lands 30 feet inside home, NC rescuers sayUpdated May 3, 2026 at 3:15 PM
High School SportsTwo major transfers could have a big impact on Charlotte-area high school footballUpdated May 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM
SportsCarolina Hurricanes push back at ‘soft’ talk against Flyers, in all the right waysMay 3, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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