May 2026
Senate confirms NC’s Dan Bishop, Ellis Boyle for US attorney positions
The Senate confirmed Dan Bishop and Ellis Boyle to four-year terms as U.S. attorneys for North Carolina’s Middle and Eastern districts in a Monday evening vote.
Discount furniture chain coming to Charlotte, already planning 3 more stores here
Bob’s Discount Furniture store expands to Charlotte in NC debut May 21 on University City Boulevard near IKEA, with plans for Matthews, Pineville and Hickory.
Huge crowds gathered at SouthPark over the weekend. What were they waiting for?
Shoppers lined Sharon Road at SouthPark for the Swatch Royal Pop release, mirroring global scenes as stores called police and warned customers about safety.
Yolanda Hadid Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance With Daughter Bella
Yolanda Hadid made a rare red carpet appearance with her daughter, Bella Hadid, at the Cannes Film Festival.
How WWE superstar Trick Williams is helping South Carolina football as a recruiter
WWE US Champion Trick Williams is a South Carolina football alum and spoke with recruits visiting the Gamecocks this weekend at Cocky Palooza.
Carolina Panthers add running back, defensive tackle to roster before OTAs
The Carolina Panthers made some alterations to their depth chart on Monday ahead of next week’s NFL annual organized team activities (OTAs) in Charlotte.
$8M Excelsior Club rezoning sought in Charlotte a year after plans unveiled
Charlotte rezoning petition seeks to turn the historic Excelsior Club site on Beatties Ford Road into nightclub with a near-replica building and museum space.
NC high school track team seeks review after state championship disqualification
Mallard Creek High School of Charlotte NC track team requests review after Nyan Brown disqualified for a gesture after relay. NC track DQ video, photos.
Leighton Ford has found room for grief, purpose and hope — right in his backyard
After the death of wife Jean and amid aggressive cancer treatment, evangelist Leighton Ford says purpose, attentiveness and connection matter more than ever.
Vote for The Observer’s boys’ high school athlete of the week (May 22, 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 info on the athletes.