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Emergency responders pronounced the 37-year-old woman dead after heavy storms downed power lines in southeastern…
How a red pot became the symbol of a new Southern-inspired uptown restaurant
Chop Chop Red Pot opens inside The Market at 7th Street in Charlotte, serving Southern comfort dishes inspired by chef Erick Crawford’s family traditions.
Malcolm Graham: Vote on I-77 project a ‘defining moment’ for Charlotte
Charlotte City Council member Malcolm Graham reacts to the regional transportation’s board vote to end support for the I-77 project on Wednesday night.
Nashville, Atlanta will each host Super Bowl in next 5 years. Why not Charlotte?
Despite an ongoing $800M renovation, Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium lacks a dome and is 30 years old, making a Super Bowl in Charlotte unlikely for years.
Top-ranked basketball player in SC signs with Charlotte 49ers. What we know
The Charlotte 49ers landed their first high school recruit with Fort Mill guard Lance Barnes, a 3-star Legacy Early College standout who averaged 21.2 points.
Missing deaf dog walked an amazing 5 miles, then things got scary, NC rescuers say
A deaf dog missing for two weeks is found when police officer responds to flooded ditch behind Greenville business, North Carolina police say. Dog rescued.
Kyle Busch had the racing spirit of Dale Earnhardt Sr., and he forever will
Kyle Busch died in a way that forever links him to Dale Earnhardt Sr. The NASCAR giants were always compared for their Daytona 500, and now for so much more.
How this 4-star UCLA quarterback landed on the roster at D2 JC Smith in Charlotte
Former UCLA 4-star QB Parker McQuarrie is headed to Johnson C. Smith in Charlotte. After limited action in six years, he’ll battle for QB1 on the football team.
‘We love you KB’: NASCAR community, sports world mourn Kyle Busch
The NASCAR community is mourning the sudden death of Kyle Busch after a severe illness on Thursday. The two-time Cup Champion driver was 41 years old.
Kyle Busch through the years in photos
Charlotte Observer staff photographer Jeff Siner photographed legendary NASCAR drive Kyle Busch’s career, spanning decades on and off the track and everything in between.
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Ebola declared a health emergency of international concern. Is NC at risk?
New Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo raise concern as detection lags and experts call for faster global response. Updates for North Carolina.