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Hikers who defied Isaias flood warnings had to be rescued, NC searchers say
Flood warnings associated with former Hurricane Isaias didn’t stop hikers and campers from entering the wilderness in North Carolina and some had to be rescued.
Endorsements: Our choices for N.C. Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judges
The Charlotte Observer & Raleigh News & Observer’s editorial board endorsements for the N.C. Supreme Court and Court of Appeals in the 2026 election.
Hoppin’ to close South End taphouse, ending 9-year run. Here’s what we know
Hoppin’ in South End Charlotte is closing after nearly a decade. Owners shared the news on Instagram, though a final day and reasons remain unconfirmed.
Racist messages sent by CMPD officers could end in terminations, reports say
Six Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers may be fired after racist text messages were uncovered during an investigation into Flock camera and license plate reader misuse.
‘People don’t really understand’ the hype, says Wegmans shopper on first day
Wegmans opened their first grocery store in the Charlotte area on Wednesday with lines out the door starting the day prior in Ballantyne.
‘Wounds are pretty raw.’ Should CMS actually wait to hire a new superintendent?
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools launches a superintendent search while facing investigations, turnover and board divisions that could complicate recruiting.
Judge won’t halt Atrium’s cheaper copays for State Health Plan members, for now
A judge denied a temporary halt to Atrium Health’s 2027 copay program for State Health Plan members while litigation continues, leaving premiums and plan solvency uncertain.
State Health Plan moves some Atrium sites out of network after court setback
After a court denial, the State Health Plan moved many Atrium hospitals in North Carolina to out-of-network, citing cost savings while some rural access sites remain exempt.
Hoppin’ to close South End taphouse, ending 9-year run. Here’s what we know
Hoppin’ in South End Charlotte is closing after nearly a decade. Owners shared the news on Instagram, though a final day and reasons remain unconfirmed.
State Health Plan moves some Atrium sites out of network after court setback
After a court denial, the State Health Plan moved many Atrium hospitals in North Carolina to out-of-network, citing cost savings while some rural access sites remain exempt.