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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
A list of produce sold in NC grocery stores linked to stomach illness
Multiple produce items have been linked to illnesses this summer in North Carolina, including recalls for blueberries, jalapeños and contaminated sprouts.
The fall of ‘Team Young Money’: How officials dismantled an NC heroin operation
A family-run Vance County drug operation sold heroin and fentanyl for years from a Henderson-area house. Six defendants received 66 years in prison.
What’s new, what’s opening and what’s to eat this week in Charlotte
From Raíces in South End to Goodyear Bar in NoDa, plus Charlotte family meal deals, a rare Bechtler painting purchase and a Belmont travel spotlight.
If the Carolina Panthers’ season started now, who could — and couldn’t — play?
Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales updated the status of Chuba Hubbard, Xavier Legette, Haynes King, Darren Waller and Devin Lloyd Monday after practice.
What’s in store for Crystal Hill’s first board meeting back as CMS superintendent
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools holds a board meeting as Superintendent Crystal Hill returns and members weigh releasing an investigation and voting on new DEI and attendance rules.
How a financial donation will fund thousands of NC teacher classroom projects
Thousands of North Carolina teachers receive classroom funding as Exponential Scholars covers all DonorsChoose projects, focusing on historically underfunded schools.
5 bakeries stand out as the best in Charlotte. Which is your favorite?
Help decide Charlotte’s best bakery in the CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice. Voting for the Top 2 runs until noon Wednesday, Aug. 26. Cast your vote for your favorite now.
‘Habitual felon’ killed man, put body in trash, NC officials say. He’s sentenced
North Carolina man sentenced to life in prison in connection with body found sticking out of a trash can in Greenville, court documents report.
Manolo’s Bakery has long been a hub for Charlotte immigrant activism. What to know
Manolo Betancur's Charlotte bakery became a hub of immigrant activism during ICE and Border Patrol raids in 2025. Here's how the shop built its community role.