Deputies arrested a man after he fled from them in a Harrisburg neighborhood
A 47-year-old Harrisburg man was arrested in Orchard Park after fleeing a traffic stop; deputies seized cocaine and charged him with DWI, felony drug offense and eluding.
Late NASCAR driver Kyle Busch honored with resolution from U.S. Sen. Budd, Tillis
U.S. senators Tedd Budd and Thom Tillis joined colleagues to pass a bipartisan resolution honoring Kyle Busch after the driver died of an illness in late May.
Rapper Swizz Beatz sues popular Lake Norman nightspot over his ‘Party Up’ song
Rapper Swizz Beatz and several record labels sued a popular Lake Norman nightspot over claims the venue played their songs without permission for years.
Toddler almost hit after found walking through traffic, Gastonia police said
A toddler with possible special needs was found walking through traffic in Gastonia NC; police secured the child and DSS is conducting an investigation.
What’s closed on Juneteenth in Charlotte? Grocery stores, banks, mail & more
Charlotte-area post offices, banks, government offices will shut down for Juneteenth. North Carolina parks, supermarkets will be open. See grocery store hours.
Talk about teen mental health should include a harmful CMS policy | Opinion
As our community searches for ways to support struggling teenagers, we should examine policies that science has been questioning for decades. | Opinion.
World Cup athletes get a real NC experience: a copperhead snake at base camp
A German World Cup athlete encountered a copperhead at their NC base camp. Several teams from Europe have base camps in North Carolina, including in Charlotte.
‘Trauma’ victim dies among homes in Charlotte subdivision, CMPD says
One person was killed in northwest Charlotte on Thursday; CMPD said the case stemmed from domestic violence and they are investigating.
Man fatally shot at furniture company was member of school board, NC officials say
Dispute at furniture factory turns deadly when 85-year-old man pulls gun and kills co-worker, North Carolina police say. The victim was a school board member.
Weddington’s Joella Thomas, a state champ, headlines 2026 All-Observer softball team
Weddington pitcher Joella Thomas is The Observer’s 2026 softball player of the year after going 27-0 with a 0.75 ERA and 305 strikeouts. Providence’s Micah Kinnaird is coach of year.