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Taylor Swift and her younger brother, Austin Swift, have a tight-knit bond.

North Carolina heads into a blistering Fourth of July weekend with Raleigh hitting 107°F. Duke Energy says it’s prepared but urges conservation to reduce demand.

Dolly Parton has a unique way of showing her gratitude for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's $2 million donation to her charity.

Love Island USA‘s Parmida Keshani and Corbin Mims shut down the insinuation that they were in a shallow relationship.

The South Carolina Gamecocks transitioned from Under Armour to Nike, but there are questions about the jerseys and the shade/color of garnet Nike used.

Police say Ilam Mateo Espinoza Castenada died when Mayra Castenada crashed on East Independence Boulevard in Charlotte; charges include felony death by vehicle.

Travis Kelce served as best man for brother Jason eight years ago at a Logan Hotel wedding in Philadelphia with friend and family present.

Explore the Charlotte Observer’s weekly photo series showcasing stunning images of local communities, available in Sunday editions and online.

Some North Carolina ABC stores won’t open for 4th of July. Costco will shut down. Supermarkets Aldi and Trader Joe’s are scheduled to have limited hours.

A 34-year-old pedestrian was killed on the 5400 block of Statesville Road near Nevin Park; police say the driver was not impaired and ask witnesses to contact investigators.