Homebuyers Are Flocking To These 2 Southeast Cities, Egypt Sherrod Says
Real estate expert Egypt Sherrod shares which Southeast cities are attracting buyers, and which ones are seeing them leave due to affordability concerns.
York County barbershop drug operation dismantled; arrests made, 16+ lbs seized
The fair kicks off Thursday, Sept. 25, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 5, marking its 101st year at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds on East Marion Street. Medical helicopter called in after crash shuts down I-85 in Cabarrus County. Updated: 2 hours ago. The Sept. 23 wreck happened near Exit 55...
This new Charlotte social club wants adults to “play more”
Play More Charlotte is an adults-only social club that taps into childhood nostalgia through immersive, playful events. Why it matters: Charlotte has plenty of social groups, but few give adults the chance to embrace their inner child. Driving the news:. flagship event, its bi-annual "Grown Up Play Day," is...
Massage therapist charged after hidden camera found at Charlotte spa: Records
A massage therapist has been charged with felony secret peeping after he used a hidden cell phone to record a client without her knowledge at a Charlotte spa, according to Mecklenburg County court documents.
The problems with transit have nothing to do with crime
At first, the horrific murder of Iryna Zarutska on a train in Charlotte did not attract much attention outside of North Carolina. But when video of the knife attack was released, weeks after the event, it went viral on X, generating some pretty unenlightening discourse.
Two officers recovering from accidental fentanyl poisoning
Chihuahua State Police Chief of Staff Luis Aguirre explains during a news conference in Chihuahua City on Monday how two state police officers were hospitalized after seizing fentanyl powder inside a house.
Gov. Stein pushes Washington for faster FEMA funds amid delays
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Helene left North Carolina with an estimated $60 billion in damage, but one year later—most of that money hasn't reached communities. So far, FEMA has disbursed about $1.3 billion. State leaders expect the total to eventually reach around $8 billion. Still — that's just a sliver of what's...
Child Passenger Safety Week aims to reduce child deaths on the road
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Child Passenger Safety Week is underway in North Carolina. The awareness campaign runs between Sept. 21-27, and is focused on reducing child deaths on the road. It has helped contribute to decreasing the number of kids dying in car crashes by over half since 1975. Still,...
Will NC see a snowy winter? Here’s what old wives’ tales (+ forecasters) say
From oddly shaped persimmon seeds to taller than normal ant hills, there are plenty of old wives’ tales said to signal winter weather is on the horizon. But how reliable is this lore? And should North Carolinians hold out hope for snow? The Charlotte Observer spoke with a few experts to debunk these myths as we head...
N.C. GOP Pushes for Tougher Bail Rules
N.C. GOP Pushes for Tougher Bail Rules, Potentially New Execution Methods
