https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317623573.html 2026-10-14T22:02:41Z 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/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/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/article317619934.html 2026-10-14T17:13:04Z 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/business/article317603695.html 2026-10-14T17:09:15Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T09:00:00Z ‘People don’t really understand’ the hype, says Wegmans shopper on first day 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 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/article317616642.html 2026-10-14T12:26:19Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T12:26:19Z Man walks into sheriff’s office, confesses to killing grandmother, NC sheriff says 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/news/weather-news/article317587914.html 2026-10-14T11:03:06Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T11:03:06Z Expect a 30-degree drop in daily highs as cold front reaches Charlotte, NWS says https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article317609407.html 2026-10-14T03:45:15Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T03:20:20Z CMS board member Sneed defends choices as she reports ‘threats against my safety’ https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317615143.html 2026-10-14T09:28:03Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T09:28:03Z Charlotte police officer accused of assault during off-duty incident, CMPD says https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317603016.html 2026-10-13T21:17:18Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T20:05:20Z Apple iPhone users may be owed part of $250M settlement. How to claim in NC https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317588421.html 2026-10-13T23:22:52Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T23:22:52Z Notes from Panthers practice pre-Eagles game, including key injury updates https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317589491.html 2026-10-14T03:28:51Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T09:45:00Z Panthers’ Moton details life-threatening health scare: ‘I’m just happy to be here’ https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article317609437.html 2026-10-13T20:44:49Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T20:44:49Z Driver caught going 101 mph killed a student in a 113-mph crash just 2 months later https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317607273.html 2026-10-13T23:40:55Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T09:30:00Z Fantasy football: Start or sit player decisions for NFL week 6 https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article317609247.html 2026-10-13T20:53:05Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T09:00:00Z NC Democrat in 6th District says economy getting worse. GOP incumbent didn’t respond https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article317607971.html 2026-10-13T20:03:20Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T09:30:00Z 8th US House District candidate wants police officers charged if they misuse Flock https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317589711.html 2026-10-13T20:20:57Z 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/article317601822.html 2026-10-13T20:02:27Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T09:00:00Z Save Morrison YMCA Coalition starts website as battle over $42.5M sale escalates https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317606093.html 2026-10-13T18:49:36Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T18:49:36Z ‘Breaks my heart.’ Jim Bakker’s daughter apologizes to those his ministry ‘hurt’ https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317603024.html 2026-10-13T18:37:01Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T18:06:01Z Mecklenburg commissioners talk about whether to force Discovery Place into default https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article317352761.html 2026-10-13T18:24:02Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T09:00:00Z NC Senate District 40 candidates on where they differ with their political parties https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article317352514.html 2026-10-13T18:42:27Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T09:30:00Z Mecklenburg Commission District 2 candidates weigh in on capping property taxes https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article317470569.html 2026-10-13T18:14:32Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T09:00:00Z Cabarrus lawmaker says property tax reform is top priority. What else he told us https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article317530736.html 2026-10-13T18:02:40Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T18:02:40Z NC House 68 candidate wants communities, not Raleigh, deciding on data centers https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article317530968.html 2026-10-13T18:10:23Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T18:10:23Z NC House 69 candidate says tax caps shouldn’t undercut schools, public safety https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/article317602419.html 2026-10-13T17:41:53Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-13T18:42:00Z Why a Hospitality Expert Says You Should Never Walk Barefoot in Hotel Rooms 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article317469821.html 2026-10-12T19:42:26Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T09:30:00Z Who should pay for data centers? Cabarrus Senate candidates weigh in 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/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article317530390.html 2026-10-12T17:43:50Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T09:00:00Z Should North Carolina ban data centers? NC House 98 candidates disagree https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article317352587.html 2026-10-12T17:51:41Z Charlotte Observer en 2026-10-14T09:00:00Z NC state House District 104 candidates share views on property tax limits 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/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/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/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