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NC copperheads can vary in color. See what they could look like
Identify copperheads in NC: see common color ranges, hourglass patterns and safety tips to reduce risk of venomous snake bites to people and pets.
In suburban Charlotte, a Hindu community addresses growth with new temple project
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 duo headlines 2026 The Observer’s girls’ soccer all-star team
Charlotte Catholic’s Marguerite McPhillips, coach Gary Hoilett headline The Observer’s girls soccer all-star team
Photos: HeroesCon in Charlotte
Photos from Charlotte’s own HeroesCon at the convention center on Friday.
Professor: Here’s an alternative to UNC’s charade of ‘institutional neutrality’ | Opinion
The author is a professor at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media.
How new CMS speech policy could affect student protests, ‘disruptive’ actions
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools approved Policy S-SFRS to clarify student First Amendment rights, protest rules, and editorial control of school-sponsored media.
Vi Lyles repaired Charlotte’s relationship with Raleigh. I-77 toll fight risks it | Opinion
The I-77 toll vote has thrust Charlotte into a standoff with Raleigh that Mayor Vi Lyles would typically try to avoid. | Opinion
2-year-old killed when family’s dogs suddenly turn vicious, NC police say
Two family dogs suddenly turned vicious and fatally attacked a toddler at a home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, police say. The dogs were confiscated.
Mecklenburg commissioners slam pitch to require Charlotte to repay I-77 toll costs
Mecklenburg commissioners said they still oppose adding toll lanes to I-77 South and called amendment to make local government pay back $60M a “power grab.”
45-acre NC luxury estate for sale with ‘world-class’ equestrian amenities
A 45-acre luxury estate with “world-class” equestrian amenities is for sale for $5 million near Pinehurst, about 95 miles east of Charlotte, its listing shows.