October 2026
Bonuses for NC state employees, teachers, retirees are coming. How much and when
North Carolina will pay fall bonuses: $1,750 for many school staff, $1,000 or $500 for teachers by experience, and 2.5% one-time bonuses to retirees by Oct. 31.
‘Breaking Bad’ Star RJ Mitte’s Cause of Death Confirmed by His Rep
More details have emerged about the death of late Breaking Bad star and activist RJ Mitte at age 34.
3 Charlotte restaurants temporarily close after poor health inspections
Mecklenburg County inspected nearly 500 eateries in September; three got B grades and one C, with issues from improper meat storage to flying pests.
Vote for The Observer’s high school football defensive player of the week (10.16.26)
Nominees announced for NCHSAA NCISAA CMS high school football defensive player of the week in the greater Mecklenburg County Charlotte NC region
Vote for The Observer’s high school athlete of the week (10.16.26)
The nominees for NCHSAA NCISAA CMS high school athlete of the week in greater Mecklenburg County Charlotte NC region for the week of Oct. 12. How to vote.
Vote for The Observer’s high school football offensive player of the week (10.16.26)
Nominees announced for NCHSAA NCISAA CMS high school high school football athlete of the week in greater Mecklenburg County Charlotte NC region
‘Biggest regret’ and CMS probe among top stories Charlotte was talking about Oct. 5-11
Catch up on the week’s most-talked-about stories, from a senator’s book bombshell to a federal investigation reshaping the school district debate.
3 Charlotte restaurants temporarily close after poor health inspections
Mecklenburg County inspected nearly 500 eateries in September; three got B grades and one C, with issues from improper meat storage to flying pests.
Charlotte jury returns guilty verdicts in NoDa stabbing death of Mary Collins
A Charlotte jury found two men guilty in the 2020 NoDa stabbing murder of Mary Collins, who was found wrapped in duct tape and stuffed into a mattress.
Carolina Panthers welcome two key starters back to practice, face two decisions
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales says Turk Wharton, offensive lineman Taylor Moton will be back at practice. But they only have two roster spots open.