August 2026
These are the best hospitals in Charlotte, US News says. How safe are they?
Six Charlotte hospitals earned U.S. News Best Regional status; Leapfrog safety grades show mixed results, including one B—compare scores here.
These are the best hospitals in Charlotte, US News says. How safe are they?
Six Charlotte hospitals earned U.S. News Best Regional status; Leapfrog safety grades show mixed results, including one B—compare scores here.
‘Jesus is everywhere’ at this Lake Norman-area restaurant. What I got for $25
A hands-on review of Mooresville Family House in Mooresville, NC — classic Southern breakfast, pancakes, fried pork tenderloin and homestyle plates on N.C. 150.
Jen Balkcom is a strong US House candidate. So why is NC-11 so close? | Opinion
Jen Balkcom is a strong GOP candidate. So why this NC race for US House race so close? | Opinion
Woman fatally shot at ‘large late‑night car meet’ in industrial park, CMPD says
Woman dies 2 days after being shot at a “large late-night car meet” in west Charlotte industrial park, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say.
1-year-old twin dies when ‘impaired’ mom crashes car at 4 am, NC police say
Mother of 3 was driving while “impaired” at 4:15 a.m. when she crashed along I-40 ramp, killing 1-year-old twin, police say. Two other children were hurt.
The Observer’s 2026 Lincoln County high school football preview
Find out which are the top high school football players and top teams in Lincoln County, with conference predictions
Overnight college basketball marathon tournament coming to Rock Hill
The 24-Hour Opening Day Marathon will play six games at the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center on November 2.
Meet 200 goats, say a Montford goodbye and pick Charlotte’s best bakery
Grateful Grazing Crew's 200 goats clear Charlotte lots, Good Food on Montford closes after 17 years and CharlotteFive wants your best bakery picks.
Judge chastises NC billionaire Greg Lindberg in heated hearing over restitution
Greg Lindberg returned to the Western District of North Carolina as Judge Max Cogburn slammed his legal maneuvers amid a fight over restitution and a special master.