New agreement met to continue public transit routes in Cabarrus County
City leaders in Concord and Kannapolis agreed to maintain Rider operations for the next year as costs are reviewed.
NC copperheads can vary in color. See what they could look like
Identify copperheads in NC: see common color ranges, hourglass patterns and safety tips to reduce risk of venomous snake bites to people and pets.
In suburban Charlotte, a Hindu community addresses growth with new temple project
BAPS Hindus around Charlotte are building a mandir temple in Matthews for 1,000 guests, classrooms and expanded services, with estimated opening in late 2027.
Charlotte Catholic duo headlines 2026 The Observer’s girls’ soccer all-star team
Charlotte Catholic’s Marguerite McPhillips, coach Gary Hoilett headline The Observer’s girls soccer all-star team
Photos: HeroesCon in Charlotte
Photos from Charlotte’s own HeroesCon at the convention center on Friday.
Professor: Here’s an alternative to UNC’s charade of ‘institutional neutrality’ | Opinion
The author is a professor at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media.
How new CMS speech policy could affect student protests, ‘disruptive’ actions
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools approved Policy S-SFRS to clarify student First Amendment rights, protest rules, and editorial control of school-sponsored media.
Vi Lyles repaired Charlotte’s relationship with Raleigh. I-77 toll fight risks it | Opinion
The I-77 toll vote has thrust Charlotte into a standoff with Raleigh that Mayor Vi Lyles would typically try to avoid. | Opinion
2-year-old killed when family’s dogs suddenly turn vicious, NC police say
Two family dogs suddenly turned vicious and fatally attacked a toddler at a home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, police say. The dogs were confiscated.
Mecklenburg commissioners slam pitch to require Charlotte to repay I-77 toll costs
Mecklenburg commissioners said they still oppose adding toll lanes to I-77 South and called amendment to make local government pay back $60M a “power grab.”