https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317603679.html 2026-10-13T15:58:35Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T15:58:35Z Charlotte area defense contractor planning $95M expansion, 400+ jobs https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317590082.html 2026-10-13T15:09:49Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T16:51:55Z Charlotte restaurant expands to a historic mountain inn getting a fresh start https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317594026.html 2026-10-13T15:03:54Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T15:03:54Z Historic development near South End receives $4.1M for further improvements https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article317602852.html 2026-10-13T15:08:38Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T15:05:40Z Body of missing Texas man found at waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains, park says https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317589711.html 2026-10-13T14:49:49Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T12:40:34Z Popular breakfast and brunch chain opens doors on new Concord restaurant https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317602140.html 2026-10-13T14:33:22Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T14:33:22Z Racist messages sent by CMPD officers could end in terminations, reports say https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317591659.html 2026-10-13T14:25:06Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T14:25:06Z Charlotte police to receive $1,750 bonuses this week under state program https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317602717.html 2026-10-13T14:38:47Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T14:07:57Z Carowinds closes two roller coasters after man falls to death at Six Flags park https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article317600644.html 2026-10-13T14:07:02Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T14:07:02Z Murder-for-hire plot was overheard in jail phone call, North Carolina police say https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article317570634.html 2026-10-13T13:59:22Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T14:00:00Z Pro tennis returns to Charlotte with some of the world’s best players. How to go https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article317593801.html 2026-10-13T13:26:08Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T20:55:57Z CMS agenda said Tiawana Brown would speak about ‘keeping Sneed.’ She never signed up https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317593270.html 2026-10-13T12:53:53Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T19:58:43Z Charlotte quietly approved raise for city manager. Here’s how much he makes now https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/sports-legends/article317207095.html 2026-10-13T12:43:10Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T09:30:00Z Exclusive: Kemba Walker opens up on life, marriage and Charlotte Hornets memories https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/article317593112.html 2026-10-13T14:04:28Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T16:00:00Z Why Do Large Dogs Live Shorter Lives? New Genetic Research Finally Has an Answer https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article317424598.html 2026-10-13T12:38:58Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T09:30:00Z Kemba Walker on whether ‘Purple Shirt Guy’ changed Charlotte Hornets’ playoff fate https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article317599848.html 2026-10-13T11:27:17Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T11:27:17Z Woman drove for miles with a man clinging to hood of car, NC sheriff says https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article317598764.html 2026-10-13T10:15:06Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T10:06:41Z Horde of brawling teens takes over NC county fair, overwhelming police, chief says https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317591672.html 2026-10-13T02:57:48Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T00:32:04Z CLT airport lease draft promises $2.1B investment, leaves worker rights unchanged https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317591700.html 2026-10-13T01:44:43Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T19:24:14Z Jury returns guilty verdicts in ‘evil’ NoDa stabbing death of Mary Collins https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317594089.html 2026-10-13T01:38:31Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T00:15:00Z Vote for The Observer’s high school athlete of the week (10.16.26) https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317594491.html 2026-10-13T01:39:09Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z Vote for The Observer’s high school football offensive player of the week (10.16.26) https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317595154.html 2026-10-13T01:37:18Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T00:05:00Z Vote for The Observer’s high school football defensive player of the week (10.16.26) https://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article317594459.html 2026-10-12T21:08:33Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T21:08:33Z 'Biggest regret' and CMS probe among top stories Charlotte was talking about Oct. 5-11 https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article317593832.html 2026-10-12T20:29:38Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T20:19:24Z North Carolina university breeds dogs with bleeding disorders to test medicine https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317591804.html 2026-10-12T20:58:23Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T09:30:00Z ‘Historic and restorative.’ Mecklenburg starts work on Latta Place in Huntersville https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/article317562816.html 2026-10-12T20:01:46Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T22:00:00Z Beef tallow’s surprising role in making foods crispier, richer and bursting with more flavor https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/know-your-704/article317164791.html 2026-10-12T20:15:31Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T20:14:04Z 3 Charlotte restaurants temporarily close after poor health inspections https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article317470968.html 2026-10-12T17:33:23Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T09:00:00Z Cabarrus House candidates split on property tax limits. Here’s where they stand https://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article317557702.html 2026-10-12T19:03:54Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T09:00:00Z Observer endorsements: Our choices in Mecklenburg races for US House https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317587809.html 2026-10-12T17:41:56Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T15:48:11Z Meat and grains bowl concept closes uptown location months after opening https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article317469568.html 2026-10-12T17:08:13Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T09:00:00Z It’s not just the Democrat. Both in 12th Congressional District say economy is worse https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article317470731.html 2026-10-12T17:25:40Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T09:00:00Z NC’s 14th District candidates reveal what they think of Congress’ oversight job https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317588217.html 2026-10-12T17:00:23Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T15:19:50Z Two 11-year-olds arrested after e-bike chase in Charlotte’s Provincetowne area: CMPD https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article317561792.html 2026-10-12T16:10:27Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T09:30:00Z ‘Wounds are pretty raw.’ Should CMS actually wait to hire a new superintendent? https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article317556908.html 2026-10-12T14:30:03Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T11:37:11Z Alligator knocks on NC woman’s front door at 1 am. ‘We surprised each other’ https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/article317561183.html 2026-10-12T14:22:06Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T14:22:06Z Virtual Try on Reaches Supermarkets, Eyewear and Engagement Rings as the Market Continues to Grow https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317581138.html 2026-10-12T14:21:32Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T10:00:00Z Meet the semifinalists for NC Mr. Football, the state’s player of the year https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317588365.html 2026-10-12T18:33:42Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T18:33:42Z Carolina Panthers welcome two key starters back to practice, face two decisions https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article317585013.html 2026-10-12T12:06:47Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T09:37:46Z See rain totals after Hurricane Isaias exceeded expectations in North Carolina https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/article317583356.html 2026-10-12T02:08:03Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T11:00:00Z Christopher Bell a narrow 2nd in Charlotte again. ‘I’m just in shock right now’ https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317475147.html 2026-10-11T23:52:37Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T09:00:00Z 5 under-the-radar Carolina Panthers who will need to step up after the bye https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/article317475102.html 2026-10-12T00:56:58Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-11T22:41:57Z Chase Briscoe goes back-to-back at Charlotte. How NASCAR playoff drivers fared https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/article317581843.html 2026-10-12T00:16:32Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-11T21:12:42Z Scary moment at Charlotte: Bubba Wallace walks under own power after NASCAR wreck https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317562127.html 2026-10-09T21:37:54Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T09:30:00Z Fact check: In NC Senate race, McGinn claims Bradley is lying on Iryna’s Law vote https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article317556776.html 2026-10-09T21:28:19Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T09:30:00Z Over 1,500 signed CMS resignation petitions. What if board members do step down? https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317580598.html 2026-10-12T01:17:53Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T09:00:00Z Union County team returns to The Observer’s Sweet 16 high school football poll https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317501863.html 2026-10-09T18:19:21Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T09:00:00Z Former Wells Fargo tower readies for redevelopment after historic designation https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article317511433.html 2026-10-08T21:19:09Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T09:00:00Z Which classic restaurant in Charlotte is the best? Share your favorites https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-travel/article317499307.html 2026-10-09T20:53:56Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-12T12:30:00Z 5 festivals near Charlotte, if the NC State Fair seems too far away