October 2026
Vote for The Charlotte 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
As MVP chants rain and Panthers soar, Bryce Young refuses to make it about himself
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young heard the boos four years ago. In the win over Detroit Lions, he heard calls for MVP. QB refuses to call it special.
State worker fired over browsing history. NC judge calls investigation ‘suspect’
Elizabeth Benson could get reinstatement and back pay after an ALJ found the NC Department of Labor lacked just cause to fire her over personal browsing.
Ivanka Trump just made a big announcement about relative in Billionaire Bunker
President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump celebrates grandmother Babi’s 100th birthday in Miami Beach
Dave Canales offers updates on 6 injured Carolina Panthers as team heads into bye
Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales shares injury updates on Ickey Ekwonu, Turk Wharton, Taylor Moton, Monroe Freeling, Jaelan Phillips, Trevor Etienne.
‘Bad actors.’ Charlotte prepares ways to penalize predatory towing companies
The Charlotte City Council is considering several recommendations that would crack down on towing companies that repeatedly violate local ordinances.
Mecklenburg considering options if CMS misused county money, manager says
Mike Bryant says Mecklenburg County is looking into its options for if CMS is found to have misused county money. County commissioners will discuss Tuesday.
FBI investigating Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as scrutiny of district grows
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as scrutiny grows over finances, firing of Superintendent Crystal Hill.
Body found wrapped in tarp during welfare check at rural home, NC sheriff says
Welfare check at a rural home in eastern North Carolina reveals a body wrapped in tarp and secured with duct tape, Pitt County investigators say.
Police chief to retire from booming lakeside town in Mecklenburg County
Cornelius Police Chief David Baucom is retiring after nearly 30 years in law enforcement, the North Carolina town announced. His last day is Dec. 31.