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Alligator attacks Charlotte triathlete swimming in South Carolina river, police say
Triathlon coach from Charlotte, NC, attacked by alligator while training in Savannah River along border between South Carolina and Georgia, police say.
Hickory Tavern closes 4 restaurants, including a few in Charlotte. Here’s where
Hickory Tavern abruptly closed three metro Charlotte spots and a Columbia, SC, restaurant as Artistry Restaurants reallocates resources for long-term brand success.
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Woman tells 18-year-old driver to slow down, and he breaks her jaw, NC police say
18-year-old man punches woman in the face and breaks her jaw when she tells him to slow down while driving through her neighborhood, North Carolina police say.
For thousands of Charlotte teens, school starts at 7:15. But does it have to?
Five students at Myers Park High School in Charlotte NC spent a year studying teen sleep. What they learned led them to challenge CMS’s 7:15 a.m. start time.
Charlotte’s rule tweak could mean a ticket if your car sticks out of driveway
Charlotte City Council now prohibits residents from obstructing sidewalks at the bottom of their driveways to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This change is coming to Walmart checkout lanes. What NC shoppers should know
Contactless checkout is coming to Walmart and Sam’s Club, giving North Carolina shoppers a new, convenient way to pay using cards, phones or smartwatches.
Vote for The 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
Vote for The Observer’s high school football defensive player of the week
Nominees announced for NCHSAA NCISAA CMS high school athlete of the week in greater Mecklenburg County Charlotte NC region
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.