https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article317499263.html 2026-10-16T13:53:42Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T14:00:00Z Voting has begun in NC’s 2026 midterm election. What voters need to know https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article317635578.html 2026-10-16T13:42:07Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-16T09:30:00Z Seat flips? Surprise upsets? Charlotte-area legislative races to watch in 2026 https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317636470.html 2026-10-16T10:17:40Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T17:23:35Z Did Hurricane Isaias rains solve the drought in North Carolina? See the latest https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317587877.html 2026-10-16T02:40:23Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-16T09:00:00Z Can a tree be saved in south Charlotte? Neighbors hope development steers clear https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article317648018.html 2026-10-16T11:38:24Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-16T11:37:00Z Driver was holding weapon on a hostage when deputy took the shot, NC sheriff says https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article317635491.html 2026-10-16T02:35:23Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-16T09:30:00Z NC Rep. Tricia Cotham eked out a win in 2024. Is she more vulnerable in 2026? https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317580646.html 2026-10-16T01:11:08Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T09:30:00Z Thursday’s prep football update: No. 2 Providence Day rolls at Charlotte Latin https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/article317639726.html 2026-10-15T21:27:51Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T22:24:00Z Why Teen Friendship Drama Is a Bigger Deal Than Parents Think and What the Research Reveals https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317646847.html 2026-10-16T10:02:20Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-16T09:18:59Z 92-year-old killed, 5 seriously hurt by pickup on wrong side of road, CMPD says https://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article317616919.html 2026-10-15T22:15:25Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T09:00:00Z Endorsements: Our choices for NC Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judges https://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article317641392.html 2026-10-15T22:17:05Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-16T09:00:00Z Endorsements: Our choices in Mecklenburg County’s NC Senate races https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317637318.html 2026-10-15T21:22:25Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-16T09:15:00Z Lake Norman’s first African-Caribbean grocery store opens. Meet the owner. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317638338.html 2026-10-15T21:18:56Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T18:16:26Z Carolina Panthers will face Eagles without Jalen Hurts. Here’s why, who’s next at QB https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/wellness/article317635697.html 2026-10-15T20:37:39Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T17:00:00Z Doctors Say Stop Drinking Coffee First Thing in the Morning and Here Is What to Do Instead https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317635204.html 2026-10-15T20:27:03Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T14:30:27Z Atrium investing $340 million in new behavioral health hospital: ‘Here to celebrate hope’ https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317638311.html 2026-10-15T20:18:14Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T20:18:14Z Upscale tapas and wine bar quietly closes after 4 years in Ballantyne https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/article317638457.html 2026-10-15T20:33:14Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T21:28:00Z What Parents Are Missing When They Check Their Teen’s Screen Time https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article317637989.html 2026-10-15T20:23:37Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-16T09:30:00Z The 7 things we still don’t know about CMS’ investigations, contracts and turmoil https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317634748.html 2026-10-15T19:14:51Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T14:44:09Z FBI investigating Charlotte police for racist messages, civil rights violations https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317621227.html 2026-10-15T17:26:19Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T09:00:00Z Is Wegmans ‘just a grocery store’ in Charlotte? These 5 foods live up to the hype https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317598015.html 2026-10-15T17:24:22Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-16T10:00:00Z Panthers aim to ground struggling Eagles: Download this week’s poster https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/know-your-704/article317589185.html 2026-10-15T17:26:01Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T17:26:01Z An updated list of recalled food impacting NC shoppers this October https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/article317641265.html 2026-10-15T20:13:59Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T20:13:59Z Couple paid $49K for a cross-country move. What went wrong — and how to protect yours https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317581216.html 2026-10-15T17:47:08Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T17:47:08Z NC high school volleyball playoff brackets released https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article317629864.html 2026-10-15T16:21:03Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-16T09:30:00Z Not just candidates. Charlotte area voters will see these questions on 2026 ballots https://www.charlotteobserver.com/csa-content/article317628628.html 2026-10-15T17:20:50Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-16T09:54:00Z Charlotte Hornets all-time great Kemba Walker shares thoughts on LaMelo Ball departure https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317634532.html 2026-10-15T16:20:44Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T16:20:44Z A Costco food court item is leaving NC stores for now. What’s replacing it? https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317619934.html 2026-10-15T15:20:41Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T16:04:29Z Ballantyne’s newest restaurant has 300 seats, live music & Charlotte-inspired art https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/know-your-704/article317634835.html 2026-10-15T15:49:00Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T15:49:00Z Seafood recalled in NC for listeria risk. Product details https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317588442.html 2026-10-15T14:46:55Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T09:00:00Z Darren Waller knew he had more NFL life to live. It took one last transformation https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article317633906.html 2026-10-15T14:15:48Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T14:15:48Z Teen killed in ATV crash had a gunshot wound. It was a murder, NC police say https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article317631088.html 2026-10-15T11:52:39Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T11:52:05Z Hikers who defied Isaias flood warnings had to be rescued, NC searchers say https://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article317594480.html 2026-10-15T01:12:37Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T09:00:00Z Charlotte banks can force employees back to the office. It’s coming with a cost. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article317630884.html 2026-10-15T09:00:55Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T09:00:55Z Fallen tree pins 2 people in their home, then it starts burning, NC rescuers say https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317623573.html 2026-10-15T00:27:38Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T21:36:10Z CMPD analyst pleads guilty to manipulating DNA testing inside lab https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/article317618953.html 2026-10-14T21:39:27Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T22:00:00Z What raises breast cancer risk? The role of alcohol, weight, genetics and breast density https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317624326.html 2026-10-14T20:53:15Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T09:05:00Z I’d never been to Wegmans before. Here’s how the new Charlotte store converted me. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317618676.html 2026-10-14T20:42:39Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T15:36:44Z Charlotte airport workers union goes on strike Wednesday, citing workplace safety https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/article317621948.html 2026-10-14T20:24:32Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T20:24:32Z Why Cheap Products Are Selling Out and Showing Up for Hundreds Online https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317592826.html 2026-10-14T19:58:53Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T09:30:00Z Most NC congressional races aren’t expected to be close. This one is an exception https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article317545534.html 2026-10-14T19:47:23Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T09:30:00Z 2026 voter guide: Research NC and Charlotte-area candidates on November ballots https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317622131.html 2026-10-14T19:19:55Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T19:19:55Z Hoppin’ to close South End taphouse, ending 9-year run. Here’s what we know https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article317623289.html 2026-10-14T18:23:32Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T18:23:32Z Nancy Mace’s former fiancé among 3 men charged in case she raised in House speech https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article317618151.html 2026-10-14T18:05:14Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T16:29:07Z Giant iron ‘Death Star’ found by demolition crew in North Carolina. What is it? https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317617808.html 2026-10-14T17:12:38Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T16:10:04Z Trendy coffee shop picks South End for its first NC store. When does it open? https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317620191.html 2026-10-14T16:50:58Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T16:50:58Z Judge: Sun Drop murders suspect may not be fit for trial, orders an evaluation https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317607457.html 2026-10-14T15:38:12Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T10:00:00Z Sleek cocktail hotspot opens soon inside Charlotte’s poshest Indian restaurant https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-travel/article316871084.html 2026-10-14T14:36:58Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-15T11:00:00Z This NC destination is one of the best small cities in the US, new report finds https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317605336.html 2026-10-14T13:50:08Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-16T09:00:00Z I ate something ‘crazy’ at this Lake Norman restaurant. What I got for $25 https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/know-your-704/article317615976.html 2026-10-14T13:18:03Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T16:00:00Z Duke and CaroMont plan to open 2 new hospitals in Mecklenburg neighborhoods