September 2026
At CMS, minority students see gains in standardized tests. But concerns remain
More Black students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are passing tests as CMS improves overall, but persistent gaps remain for Hispanic and low-income students.
Navy searching for Cold War ‘practice’ bombs submerged 60 years ago in NC river
A remote waterway in eastern North Carolina will be off limits for weeks as the U.S. Navy searches for “practice” bombs used by dive bombers during Cold War.
Charlotte police officer hospitalized after being shot by suspect, CMPD says
Charlotte police officer is in stable condition at a hospital after being shot by a suspect in a northwest Charlotte residential neighborhood, CMPD said.
Tensions mount over Lake Norman mosque as both sides pack town meeting
Tensions mounted Tuesday night over a planned Lake Norman mosque, as opponents and proponents packed a Mooresville Board of Commissioners town hall meeting.
NTSB: Amazon plane hit MIA cleaning contractor van filled with 7 people
NTSB: Amazon cargo plane that killed 5 people at Miami International Airport hit a cleaning contractor’s van and a Toyota before stopping near Tesla robotaxis
Immediate suspension, dead pests: Worst Charlotte restaurant inspections in August
Charlotte-area inspections in August found sanitation problems including incorrect food cooling, raw meat storage and pest issues at several restaurants in Mecklenburg County.
Charlotte Knights ask city, county to cover $26.6M in Truist Field renovations
Charlotte Knights minor league baseball team wants Charlotte and Mecklenburg County to help pay for $40 million in upgrades to the Truist Field uptown stadium.
Charlotte community hearing probes lingering impact of federal immigration raids
A Charlotte hearing collected testimonies about Operation Charlotte’s Web and its ongoing effects on families, students and community life after federal raids.
Vote for The Observer’s high school athlete of the week
Nominees announced for NCHSAA NCISAA CMS high school athlete of the week in greater Mecklenburg County Charlotte NC region
Charlotte Knights ask city, county to cover $26.6M in Truist Field renovations
Charlotte Knights minor league baseball team wants Charlotte and Mecklenburg County to help pay for $40 million in upgrades to the Truist Field uptown stadium.