Education‘Betrayal.’ 3 CMS board members who voted against Hill’s firing speak outIn an interview with The Charlotte Observer, they argue Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has a board problem, not a superintendent problem.September 24, 2026 at 4:40 PM
BusinessLowe’s is latest Charlotte-area retailer to debut drone delivery. What to knowUpdated September 24, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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Carolina PanthersWhy Carolina Panthers made Jalen Coker a punt returner — not just a fair catcherUpdated September 24, 2026 at 12:55 PM
WeatherParts of NC 12 closed on Outer Banks as 18-foot waves recorded, officials sayUpdated September 24, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Food and DrinkA kitchen fire closed this classic Charlotte restaurant. Now, it’s coming backSeptember 24, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Politics & GovernmentI-77 toll support returns amid regional board vote: ‘Let Raleigh decide what’s built’Updated September 24, 2026 at 10:52 AM
OpinionCMS board member: Why I voted to fire Superintendent Crystal Hill | OpinionUpdated September 24, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Carolina PanthersBryce Young has never played better as Panthers offense rolls toward ClevelandSeptember 24, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Food and DrinkSpanish tapas, sangria and more are coming soon to South EndSeptember 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Education‘Everything’s on the table.’ NC Auditor describes details of state probe into CMSSeptember 23, 2026 at 5:39 PM
BusinessUNC Charlotte launches economic center, honors beloved professor and economistSeptember 24, 2026 at 5:09 AM
SportsThe Carolina Hurricanes have a Bradly Nadeau problem. Here’s how they can fix itSeptember 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
BusinessWegmans in Charlotte: What to know about traffic, tailgating ahead of the openingSeptember 24, 2026 at 5:08 AM
College SportsHow Duke’s Jeremiah Hasley, ‘new-age’ tight ends have fueled the offenseSeptember 24, 2026 at 5:30 AM
OpinionA country that protects its sea turtles more than its immigrants | OpinionSeptember 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Food and DrinkThe empanadas at this new Charlotte restaurant are massive. How do they taste?September 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Know Your 704NC pinpoints likely source of deadly brain-eating amoeba. Here’s what to knowSeptember 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Politics & GovernmentAsheville may run short of money to cover all who need homes rebuilt post-HeleneUpdated September 24, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Politics & GovernmentFunding gap threatens aid in NC’s Helene housing program, state leader saysUpdated September 24, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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