August 2026
Man was recorded trying to take a carnivorous Venus flytrap, NC police say
A North Carolina man is facing the possibility of prison after being accused of trying to take a carnivorous Venus flytrap plant in Brunswick County.
The Charlotte Observer’s 2026 high school football preview
Here’s the Charlotte, NC area’s 2026 high school football preview for Mecklenburg County NCHSAA NCISAA, CMS teams with teams, rankings, predictions and more.
Filet mignon of chicken? Tenders restaurant plots spots in Rock Hill, Fort Mill
Huey Magoo’s will open in Rock Hill by 2027 with more Charlotte-area spots planned, bringing hand-breaded chicken tenders, sandwiches and wraps to the region.
How do you prove you went to the office? Inside Charlotte’s banking ‘badge wars’
Companies wanted employees back. Employees figured out exactly how attendance was being measured. You can probably guess what happened next.
Frozen fruit bars sold at NC stores may contain glass, prompting massive recall
Outshine fruit bars sold in North Carolina and nationwide were recalled due to glass risk. See which flavors were impacted.
What counts as stealing an election in North Carolina? | Opinion
Josh Stein accused Republicans of trying when he vetoed an elections bill this week | Opinion
State championship coach Sam Greiner wants another chance after West Charlotte exit
Former West Charlotte coach Sam Greiner discusses his controversial exit, time away from football and desire to return to coaching and win another state title.
Uptown food vendors can’t stay open past midnight — for now. Here’s why
Charlotte temporarily bars uptown food vendors after midnight due to late-night violence, prompting a petition to preserve hours for workers and drivers.
Bryce Young-TMac connection comes alive in Carolina Panthers practice with Jags
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young finds Tetairoa McMillan a ton in joint practice against Jacksonville Jaguars after slow start. Dave Canales noticed.
Banking giant SMBC ramps up Charlotte hiring, details how it plans to compete
SMBC bank is expanding its Charlotte office, creating 2,000 jobs and hiring across tech, data and operations with hybrid work, competitive salaries, benefits.