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A Huntersville lawyer was disciplined by the N.C. State Bar for sending a photo of his genitals to a woman who was the opposing party in a custody case.

Cabarrus County Schools became the only top-10 North Carolina district without low-performing schools after strong 2025-26 test gains and higher graduation rates.

Carolina Panthers fan-favorite receiver Jalen Coker spent evening with Charlotte Observer subscribers; discussed family, Holy Cross, ‘welcome to NFL’ moment.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport expects about 920,000 flyers and 220,000 TSA checkpoint passengers during the Labor Day travel period with 4,400+ departing flights.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will canvass in Charlotte and rally in Monroe with NC Democrats, backing candidates and highlighting voting rights before the midterm election.

Three firefighters were hurt, and a fire engine was heavily damaged during two separate emergency calls in Rowan County, North Carolina, officials said.

A 39-year-old man was shot by police in University City after firing at officers; he faces attempted murder, weapon and domestic violence charges and is in stable condition.

Nikko sushi bar has closed after 19 years in South End Charlotte and is slated to reopen as fusion concept Nikko Steakhouse under new ownership.

Explore 2025-26 North Carolina state test results and letter grades for every public school, with a searchable database and statewide 59.2% proficiency rate.

Wake County schools, led by Leesville Road Middle in Raleigh, saw test score gains this year that surpassed 2019 state proficiency levels for the first time.