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With Chuba Hubbard back in the starting lineup and Jonathon Brooks aiming for a big return from injury, Trevor Etienne is competing for a job with the Panthers.

Mecklenburg County commissioners heard the results of state and internal investigations into social services after the death of 6-year-old Dominique Moody.

Meet the nominees for The Observer’s high school athlete of the week for NCHSAA NCISAA CMS players. Here’s how to vote, and information on the athletes.

An estimated 200 gallons of sewage spewed into Lake Norman after a pipe failure Tuesday, Charlotte Water reported. Crews responded quickly, officials said.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC police are investigating the shooting of a teenager in Cherry neighborhood on Monday afternoon. The teenager was taken to the hospital.

Jonathon Brooks looks “great” in Carolina Panthers organized team activities, even if workload is limited, Dave Canales said. More on running back here.

Chris Goodrum is the new boys’ basketball coach at Ballantyne Ridge and replaces Christopher Caputo who was suspended by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in April.

North Carolina marine patrol officer praised for rushing to help 81-year-old man found unconscious in remote area after being missing for days, state says.

For the second time in 3 months, searchers have found human remains at a rock quarry near Reidsville, North Carolina, police say. Investigation ongoing.

The Charlotte City Council will review applications to decide who will replace Mayor Vi Lyles. The council will appoint a new mayor before the end of June.