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Charlotte I-77 debate stirs memories for families displaced by highways in the ‘60s
Charlotte residents recall McCrorey Heights displacement in the 1960s as NCDOT advances I-77 toll lane plans that threaten more homes and community fabric.
Flesh-eating bacteria is spreading along the NC coast. Here’s what to know
North Carolina recorded 135 Vibrio cases in 2025, including one death. Learn how the bacteria spreads, who’s at risk and safety tips for coastal water and seafood.
York County lands another freestanding emergency department in fast-growing area
Piedmont Medical Center applied to build an emergency department on Catamount Drive in Lake Wylie, adding to regional healthcare expansion in York County.
6 Charlotte neighborhoods named among the nicest places to live in NC
Six Charlotte neighborhoods placed in Niche’s 2026 best places to live in North Carolina, including Dilworth, Ballantyne East and Davidson.
Vote for The Observer’s girls’ high school athlete of the week (May 15, 2026)
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.
Vote for The Observer’s boys’ high school athlete of the week (May 15, 2026)
Meet the nominees for the Charlotte, NC area boys’ high school athlete of the week for NCHSAA NCISAA CMS players. Here’s how to vote, and information on the athletes.
Five names the City Council should consider for Charlotte’s next mayor | Opinion
Andrew Dunn: The right interim mayor could recover a little of Charlotte’s spirit. Here are five solid, steady picks.
‘Most difficult thing.’ Vi Lyles addresses coming resignation in council meeting
Did Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles appear at first City Council meeting since announcing resignation on June 30? She skipped public appearance at Wake Forest site.
‘Most difficult thing.’ Lyles addresses coming resignation in public appearance
Did Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles appear at first City Council meeting since announcing resignation on June 30? She skipped public appearance at Wake Forest site.
NC resident evacuated from cruise ship amid hantavirus outbreak
Officials report one North Carolinian among evacuees from the M/V Hondius; NCDHHS and CDC say no local cases and the public risk remains extremely low.