October 2026
Will Isaias match Helene? National Weather Service forecasters address concerns.
Could Hurricane Isaias that strengthened in the Gulf Thursday deliver the destruction of 2024’s Hurricane Helene in the North Carolina mountains? No, NWS says.
Man came 2,600 miles to see 15-year-old NC girl he met on Snapchat, sheriff says
California man’s 2,600-mile trip to North Carolina turned became a felony when deputies concluded he came to see 15-year-old girl he met online, sheriff says
Faith Hedgepeth murder trial live updates: Defense scrutinizes roommate’s account
Follow daily coverage of the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial in Durham, including testimony, evidence and the latest trial updates.
Observations from the Hornets’ first preseason game vs. the Brooklyn Nets
After trading LaMelo Ball, the Hornets fell 124-90 to the Brooklyn Nets; turnovers, 3-point shooting and depth stood out in Charlotte’s preseason opener.
Tillis doubts, CMS chair’s fraud past: What Charlotte talked about Sept 28-Oct 4
Five stories had Charlotteans arguing this week — a Senate seat in play, a school board chair’s past, and a car wash neighbors don’t want.
‘Special Forces’ DS Argues [Spoiler] ‘Stole Money From Us’ With Early Exit
While viewers found LeSean McCoy‘s exit from Special Forces entertaining, some of the Directing Staff weren’t happy with the NFL player’s sudden departure.
Here’s when & where fall leaves will peak across North Carolina this season
Expect patchy fall colors across North Carolina due to drought and weather. Peak dates roll from high elevations in late Sept. to coastal areas in November.
Jim Bakker, ‘Praise the Lord’ evangelist brought down by scandal, dies at 86
Jim Bakker died at age 86. He and wife Tammy Faye Bakker led a lucrative PTL ministry out of Fort Mill. He ended up in prison on fraud charges, repented, then went back to TV evangelism.
Vote for The Observer’s high school football offensive player of the week
Nominees announced for NCHSAA NCISAA CMS high school football player of the week in greater Mecklenburg County Charlotte NC region
Vote for The Observer’s high school football defensive player of the week
Nominees announced for NCHSAA NCISAA CMS high school football player of the week in greater Mecklenburg County Charlotte NC region