Local
Kept ‘hushed,’ this NC town’s time capsule didn’t age well — what was inside?
Updated June 21, 2023 at 10:40 AM
Retro Charlotte
Re-live the moments that shaped Charlotte history with a look back at nostalgia-worthy photos and local stories that offer a glimpse into the past.
Charlotte Hornets
Photo slideshow: NBA champion Ish Smith through the years
June 16, 2023 at 6:00 AM
Lake Norman
Is there a flooded town under Lake Norman? History of NC’s largest man-made lake.
Updated July 24, 2023 at 4:05 PM
Things to do
Which were the best nightclubs in Charlotte in the 90s? And where do Gen Xers go out now?
Updated June 6, 2023 at 2:37 PM
Things to do
Photos: Nightclubs in the ’90s and early 2000s in Charlotte
Updated November 10, 2023 at 10:30 AM
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Know Your 704
Charlotte has some cool (and wacky) world records thanks to ants, monster trucks & Cam
May 30, 2023 at 6:10 AM
Know Your 704
After century-long lull, North Carolina parents make this baby name popular again
May 26, 2023 at 1:34 PM
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Local
Senior pranks used to be fun, not felonies. Retro Charlotte looks back at past pranks.
May 26, 2023 at 6:15 AM
Local
Charlotte Photos: Tina Turner, the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” in the Queen City.
Updated May 25, 2023 at 1:26 PM
People
Is The Charlotte Observer responsible for one of Ted Lasso’s most famous quotes?
Updated May 17, 2023 at 9:17 AM
Local
Childhood is calling: Remember the fun with these photos as Carowinds turns 50
Updated May 23, 2023 at 3:49 PM
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