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5 things to know about lawsuits alleging former NC State trainer abused athletes
A Wake County judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing NC State officials of failing to protect student-athletes from abuse by a longtime trainer. Here are five things to know about the case.
Charlotte had, then lost, a Caribbean carnival. Now a reggae club owner has plans
Queen City Caribbean Carnival in uptown Charlotte June 25-28 with parade, village and after-parties. Experience Caribbean food steel drums, colorful costumes.
New burger and shake joint to fill former Chick-fil-A in Concord. What to know
Fast-casual chain Jaggers is coming soon to Concord, NC, marking its Charlotte metro debut with burgers, chicken, hand-spun milkshakes and more.
An NC university is eliminating the position of Gender Studies director
UNC Wilmington will eliminate the Gender Studies Research Center director position and fold the center into Interdisciplinary Studies this summer amid wider restructuring.
Projecting Carolina Panthers’ initial 53-man roster ahead of 2026 training camp
The Carolina Panthers will have several tough decisions to make before the cut deadline in August. The Charlotte Observer has made some of those choices early.
Where is the ‘Little Parkway’? Visit NC’s little-known scenic route this summer
Drive the Little Parkway, for mountain views, Grandfather Mountain access, waterfalls, historic sites and High Country towns like Banner Elk and Valle Crucis.
Fatal crash occurred as squad car raced without lights or siren on, NC police say
Police officer charged in connection with fatal crash that occurred as she drove double the speed limit without her emergency lights activated, NC police say.
Hornets Mock Draft 2.0: What one NBA evaluator thinks Charlotte should do
NBA talent evaluator examines potential path Charlotte Hornets could take in NBA Draft, naming Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg and Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz.
Cabarrus’ last two county managers were fired and later sued. Meet the new one
Cabarrus County unanimously hired a new county manager after a turbulent 18 months that included two firings and lawsuits.
New burger and shake joint to fill former Chick-fil-A in Concord. What to know
Fast-casual chain Jaggers is coming soon to Concord, NC, marking its Charlotte metro debut with burgers, chicken, hand-spun milkshakes and more.