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‘Crime Junkie’ episode adds new details to Shanquella Robinson’s final hours
Updated February 19, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Charlotte embraces Jewish community after hate images found at Shalom Park
Updated January 22, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Business
American Airlines waives change fees at Charlotte airport ahead of winter storm
Updated January 30, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Food and Drink
Yet again, the James Beard Awards have a Charlotte chef in its sights
Updated January 22, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Crime & Courts
Charlotte judge declines to force ICE agents to save messages about arrests
Updated January 21, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Things to do
This WNBA star just joined the cast of ‘The Hunting Wives’ filming in Charlotte
Updated January 21, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Weather
Snow, sleet and freezing rain possible in Charlotte this weekend, NWS says
Updated January 20, 2026 at 2:04 PM
High School Sports
Hough coach Beau Maye, young Huskies’ team, join Observer Sweet 16 after upset
Updated January 21, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Education
Embattled HBCU Barber-Scotia wins 2023 tax dispute as it seeks a renaissance
Updated January 20, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Local
FBI joins search for missing 14-year-old boy in Iredell County
Updated January 17, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Crime & Courts
Judge locks NC lawmakers out of Charlotte light rail stabbing investigation files
Updated January 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Things to do
A list of 10+ MLK Day events & volunteer opportunities in Charlotte this weekend
Updated January 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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