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North Carolina gardeners face extreme heat and drought that harm tomato pollination. Learn tips on watering, mulch and heat-resistant varieties to help future crops.

A pregnant woman and a 34-year-old man were stabbed Tuesday near Equipment Drive and Sugar Creek in Northeast Charlotte; one victim seriously injured, CMPD investigates.

City leaders in Concord and Kannapolis agreed to maintain Rider operations for the next year as costs are reviewed.

Identify copperheads in NC: see common color ranges, hourglass patterns and safety tips to reduce risk of venomous snake bites to people and pets.

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’s Marguerite McPhillips, coach Gary Hoilett headline The Observer’s girls soccer all-star team

Photos from Charlotte’s own HeroesCon at the convention center on Friday.

The author is a professor at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools approved Policy S-SFRS to clarify student First Amendment rights, protest rules, and editorial control of school-sponsored media.

The I-77 toll vote has thrust Charlotte into a standoff with Raleigh that Mayor Vi Lyles would typically try to avoid. | Opinion