August 2026
Rare tornado hit popular fishing lake in the North Carolina mountains, NWS says
For only the second time in recorded history, a tornado hit Graham County in the North Carolina mountains, a National Weather Service storm team confirmed.
Carolina Panthers will play starters next preseason game. 5 injuries to monitor
Carolina Panthers starters will play in next preseason game vs. Bills. That means QB Bryce Young. But what about Damien Lewis, Derrick Brown, Xavier Legette?
Charlotte changed. So did what ‘Baptist’ meant to one of its oldest churches.
Myers Park Baptist Church says its beliefs haven’t changed. But as Charlotte NC has grown, leaders say the word Baptist became a barrier for newcomers.
Carolina Panthers sign a QB with Haynes King hurt, waive two other players
Carolina Panthers signed quarterback Kyle Trask after rookie Haynes King hurt hamstring in preseason game. Dave Canales cut a receiver and LB to make roster.
Ballantyne YMCA sale protests give way to storytelling in south Charlotte
Residents of Ballantyne in Charlotte recorded memories at the Morrison YMCA as organizers hope to thwart YMCA of Greater Charlotte $42.5M sale of the branch.
YMCA donors should reconsider until these Morrison questions are answered | Opinion
Our readers comment on the YMCA sale, Trump’s reflecting pool debacle, Democrats and socialism, Congressional failures and Dr. Anthony Fauci | Ketters to the Editor
Charlotte parents call teen curfew charges confusing, say it threatens their jobs
CMPD issued misdemeanor citations to parents for children’s arrests during an uptown “teen takeover.” The parents say their stories are more complicated.
Carolina Panthers sign a QB with Haynes King hurt, waive two other players
Carolina Panthers signed quarterback Kyle Trask after rookie Haynes King hurt hamstring in preseason game. Dave Canales cut a receiver and LB to make roster.
Here are The Observer’s top 25 NC football recruits. Where will they play in college?
The Observer released its top 25 North Carolina football recruits list. Here’s where the players have committed to play in college, including Jaxon Dollar.
Panthers great Luke Kuechly’s Hall of Fame induction speech made perfect sense
Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly gave his Hall of Fame induction speech on Saturday in Canton, Ohio, using 15 minutes to cast spotlight on others.