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North Carolina’s new budget adds raises for correctional and probation officers, but officials say more…
Surprising detail emerges as live ‘Owl Cam’ records nest in North Carolina barn
Camera set up to spy on a barn owls in western North Carolina reveals something surprising about their family dynamics, NC wildlife biologists say.
3 Charlotte office buildings sold to out-of-state investor for half of 2020 price
Onward Investors bought three Coliseum Centre office buildings near Charlotte Douglas Airport for $51 million, expanding local portfolio to six properties.
‘A breath of fresh air.’ Who is Charlotte’s incoming mayor Robert Harrington?
Harrington will replace Mayor Vi Lyles next week after the City Council appointed him. Those who know Harrington say he’s a bridge builder and “steady presence.”
North Carolina seniors are dying by suicide more frequently, new report shows
America's Health Rankings finds North Carolina elderly suicide and substance deaths increased. Signs of improved clinician numbers but concerns over isolation.
Panthers mailbag: Bryce Young’s potential payday, Jaelan Phillips’ sack number
Carolina Panthers fans asked The Charlotte Observer many questions. They’re about some training camp roster math, Bryce Young’s individual stats in 2026, more.
1 dead, 3 hurt, multiple people detained in neighborhood gunfight, NC sheriff says
Argument turns deadly when multiple people start shooting in Oxford residential neighborhood, North Carolina sheriff says. Three people injured.
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North Carolina has rattlesnakes. See how to ID the one you’d most likely spot
Identify timber, eastern diamondback and Carolina pigmy rattlesnakes in NC, learn regional color differences, and why conservation and caution matter.
What are the best specialty pizzas in Charlotte? Tell us your favorites
We want to know your favorite specialty pizzas in the Charlotte area. Here’s how to let us know your nominations.
Dog that survived alligator attack named the ‘Dog Marshal’ of NC July 4th parade
Dog that narrowly missed being eaten by alligator will serve as “Parade Dog Marshal” for 2026 North Carolina Fourth of July Parade in Southport, officials say.
An online university plans to create 300 in-person jobs in Raleigh, starting now
The online nonprofit WGU established a large Raleigh office to expand program, operations, and student support teams and hire hundreds.