Observations from the Hornets’ first preseason game vs. the Brooklyn Nets
After trading LaMelo Ball, the Hornets fell 124-90 to the Brooklyn Nets; turnovers, 3-point shooting and depth stood out in Charlotte’s preseason opener.
Tillis doubts, CMS chair’s fraud past: What Charlotte talked about Sept 28-Oct 4
Five stories had Charlotteans arguing this week — a Senate seat in play, a school board chair’s past, and a car wash neighbors don’t want.
‘Special Forces’ DS Argues [Spoiler] ‘Stole Money From Us’ With Early Exit
While viewers found LeSean McCoy‘s exit from Special Forces entertaining, some of the Directing Staff weren’t happy with the NFL player’s sudden departure.
Here’s when & where fall leaves will peak across North Carolina this season
Expect patchy fall colors across North Carolina due to drought and weather. Peak dates roll from high elevations in late Sept. to coastal areas in November.
Jim Bakker, ‘Praise the Lord’ evangelist brought down by scandal, dies at 86
Jim Bakker died at age 86. He and wife Tammy Faye Bakker led a lucrative PTL ministry out of Fort Mill. He ended up in prison on fraud charges, repented, then went back to TV evangelism.
Vote for The Observer’s high school football offensive player of the week
Nominees announced for NCHSAA NCISAA CMS high school football player of the week in greater Mecklenburg County Charlotte NC region
Vote for The Observer’s high school football defensive player of the week
Nominees announced for NCHSAA NCISAA CMS high school football player of the week in greater Mecklenburg County Charlotte NC region
Vote for The Charlotte Observer’s high school athlete of the week
Nominees announced for NCHSAA NCISAA CMS high school athlete of the week in greater Mecklenburg County Charlotte NC region
As MVP chants rain and Panthers soar, Bryce Young refuses to make it about himself
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young heard the boos four years ago. In the win over Detroit Lions, he heard calls for MVP. QB refuses to call it special.
State worker fired over browsing history. NC judge calls investigation ‘suspect’
Elizabeth Benson could get reinstatement and back pay after an ALJ found the NC Department of Labor lacked just cause to fire her over personal browsing.