October 2026
Over 1,500 signed CMS resignation petitions. What if board members do step down?
Petitions call for some CMS board members to step down after voting to fire Superintendent Crystal Hill. What happens if there’s a vacancy on the school board.
See rain totals after Hurricane Isaias exceeded expectations in North Carolina
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias dumped nearly 10 inches of rain on part of western North Carolina, forecasters say. See the totals
Which classic restaurant in Charlotte is the best? Share your favorites
Share your favorite Queen City institutions: nominate classic Charlotte restaurants that have fed families for decades for the CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice poll.
Union County team returns to The Observer’s Sweet 16 high school football poll
Marvin Ridge Mavericks from Union County are back in the Charlotte NC Observer Sweet 16 high school football poll
Vanguard delivers 4 ETFs that could anchor your portfolio
Low-cost index funds continue to dominate retail inflows in 2026.
Brooklyn Store Reacts to Kelly Clarkson’s Claim It Denied Her $15,000 Bird
A Brooklyn curiosity shop is again attempting to clarify its side of social media drama with Kelly Clarkson.
Diane Keaton’s Children Pay Tribute to Actress on 1st Anniversary of Her Death
Diane Keaton’s two children have publicly paid tribute to their late mother one year after her death.
Alex Cooper Addresses Alleged Cornell Gang Rape Case With Staff Professor
Alex Cooper has spoken about the alleged 2024 gang rape of a student at Cornell with a current university staff professor.
Mom of 11 Karissa Collins Reveals ‘Fear’ of Being Pregnant After Miscarriage
Pregnant influencer Karissa Collins has candidly reflected on her fear of becoming “too excited” following multiple pregnancy losses.
Bringing Up Bates’ Brandon and Michaela Keilen Foster 3rd Baby
Bringing Up Bates’ Michael “Michaela” Bates and Brandon Keilen have fostered their third baby.