3 days ago · Today's latest news from Charlotte and Mecklenburg covering local business, sports, crime, politics and community updates from North Carolina.

3 days ago · Officials including Gov. Josh Stein and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles mourn the American Eagle flight crew from Charlotte who died in Washington D.C.

6 days ago · Charlotte raised its property tax rate for the first time in years last summer and says it won’t do the same for the 2025-26 budget that starts July 1.

3 days ago · Stay updated with the latest news and events in Charlotte with the Charlotte Observer's latest news section.

2 days ago · A shelter dog “thrives on companionship” — but he’s spent 600 days “waiting for love” in North Carolina. Dos the pup is ready for a new home almost two years after he was found “tied ...

Dec 29, 2024 · There was a tornado watch for Mecklenburg and surrounding counties until 1 p.m. One person reported killed in Iredell from falling tree.

Jan 13, 2025 · Charlotte’s office market faces high vacancy, and in uptown. Property owners, city officials consider solutions. Vacancies expected in 2025.

Jan 13, 2025 · How HOAs in Charlotte, NC can foreclose on homes, and how one homeowner’s $100 fine in university area made him consider bankruptcy.

Jan 1, 2025 · The most recent shootings cap a year when Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police investigated more than 100 homicides.

Dec 28, 2024 · Severe storms killed a man east of Mooresville, knocked out power to thousands in the Charlotte area and delayed flights at Charlotte’s airport.