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Charlotte Catholic’s Marguerite McPhillips, coach Gary Hoilett headline The Observer’s girls soccer all-star team
Technical glitches hinder CMS state testing for the second day in a row
Some Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students could not finish end-of-grade tests Thursday and Friday due to server disruptions; families will get updated schedules.
Charlotte pizzeria named Top 50 in U.S. for third year in a row
Charlotte’s Pizza Baby lands in the Top 50 U.S. pizzas for the third year, celebrating community, New York‑style pies and a passion for serving the Queen City.
I tried the food at one of Charlotte’s oldest restaurants. What I got for $25
At South 21 Drive In (3101 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte), classic Super Boy burgers, potato salad and warm apple pie deliver big flavor without a big price.
Rural NC police officer filmed beating woman is suspended by police chief
A Shelby police officer was suspended after a doorbell camera showed him punching a woman; the department and Cleveland County are investigating the incident.
2 venomous spiders are active in North Carolina. Here’s how to spot them
Discover where black widows and brown recluses live in North Carolina, common bite signs, prevention tips for attics and garages, and when to get help.
NCDOT to expand chronically bottlenecked Lake Norman road, add sidewalks
The road will be widened to four lanes and include sidewalks, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Disease-carrying ‘kissing bugs’ are in NC. Info about the dangerous insects
Triatomine bugs can carry Chagas disease, but cases in NC are rare. Discover signs, long-term risks and simple steps to lower your chance of exposure.
Greg Biffle’s ex-wife sues driver’s estate, pilot’s estate for wrongful death
Nicole Biffle sues the estates of pilot Dennis Dutton and Greg Biffle, alleging negligence led to the Dec. 18 Cessna crash that killed Emma Biffle.
Dead dolphin had something eerie stuck in its esophagus, SC experts discover
Healthy looking bottlenose dolphin found dead on South Carolina beach had something strange stuck in its esophagus, necropsy reveals. Cause of death a mystery.
North Carolina is seeing a rise in anaphylactic red meat allergies. Why?
Researchers at UNC and CDC data show rising alpha-gal syndrome from lone star tick bites in NC, leading to varied reactions from hives to severe anaphylaxis.