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Panthers update status for RB Jonathon Brooks prior to season opener vs. Bears
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks has played in only 3 NFL games in 2 seasons, but coach Dave Canales said he is “very optimistic” for Brooks playing in Week 1.
Lawyer disciplined by NC State Bar for sending photo of his genitals to opposition
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 is the only one of NC’s 10 largest school districts to reach this goal
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.
A fun Q&A: Panthers’ Jalen Coker spends evening with Charlotte Observer readers
Carolina Panthers fan-favorite receiver Jalen Coker spent evening with Charlotte Observer subscribers; discussed family, Holy Cross, ‘welcome to NFL’ moment.
Charlotte airport expects busy Labor Day weekend. Here’s what flyers should know
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.
Why is California Gov. Gavin Newsom back campaigning in the Carolinas this weekend?
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.
3 firefighters hurt, fire truck wrecked during 2 emergency calls, NC county says
Three firefighters were hurt, and a fire engine was heavily damaged during two separate emergency calls in Rowan County, North Carolina, officials said.
Charlotte man shot by officers had previous assault, kidnapping, firearm charges
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.
South End sushi spot closes, will reopen as fusion steakhouse after $4M sale
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.
See how every NC public school fared in 2025-26 state test results
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.