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Teen death questions, voting debate: What Charlotte was talking about July 20-26
8+ hour, 52+ min ago (108+ words) Charlotte Observer Charlotte Observer readers had plenty to say last week. From a North Carolina congresswoman’s Olive Garden analogy to a teen found hanged near a church and two moms held at gunpoint by Border Patrol, these five stories drew…...
Bojangles worker arrested for legal THCA joint at bus stop sues Charlotte police
20+ hour, 8+ min ago (344+ words) Anthony Lee finished his shift at Bojangles, sparked a pre-rolled hemp cigarette, and sat on the bench outside. He was waiting for the bus, but police came first. On Nov. 13, 2023, CMPD officers Devan Wilson and Kenneth Kludy passed by a…...
UPDATE: Pea-sized hail foreseen with thunderstorms in Eastern North Carolina Monday
22+ hour, 11+ min ago (274+ words) The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued an updated weather alert at 5:25 p.m. on Monday for strong thunderstorms until 6:30 p.m. The alert is for Southern Craven, West Carteret, East Carteret and Coastal Onslow as well as Jones and Pamlico counties. Prepare for…...
17-year-old killed when motorcycle is hit by 2 cars on I-85, highway patrol say
22+ hour, 41+ min ago (161+ words) A 17-year-old was killed when a motorcycle was struck by two vehicles on Interstate 85 in northeast Charlotte, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. In all, four vehicles were involved in the crash, which happened around 7:30 p.m. Saturday near the…...
What dominates home services search: 2026 study of Local Services Ads, Google Ads, and the Local Pack
23+ hour, 55+ min ago (1297+ words) Local Services Ads (LSAs), Google Ads, and the Local Pack each play a different role in home services marketing. WebFX's 2026 study analyzed 100 keywords across five home service industries to determine which channel appears most often, when each one dominates search…...
NASCAR great Michael Waltrip opens Lake Norman-area bar. What to know
1+ day, 2+ min ago (344+ words) Beer lovers, rejoice. Retired NASCAR great Michael Waltrip has quietly added another Charlotte-area taproom featuring his unique craft brews. The newest Michael Waltrip Signature Bar is open in Cornelius, highlighting the brand’s rich racing heritage and portfolio of premium beers....
Lightning knocks beachgoer unconscious in NC and injures companion, rescuers say
1+ day, 58+ min ago (268+ words) A lightning strike knocked a beachgoer unconscious at Wrightsville Beach, and the impact was powerful enough to injure someone standing nearby, according to officials in eastern North Carolina. Witnesses reported seeing it happened around 11:45 a.m. Saturday, as the two adults were…...
Weather alert for the Piedmont region until 2 a.m. Monday, says the NWS
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (192+ words) A report was issued from the NWS Raleigh NC on Monday at 12:55 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 2 a.m. The alert is for Granville, Orange, Durham, Chatham and Wake counties. "At 12:54 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Carrboro, or near Chapel Hill,…...
Howard University says some re-instated while most still not enrolled
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (94+ words) Charlotte Observer Howard University has reportedly reinstated the enrollment status at least 46 incoming freshmen after removing 502 students from its fall 2026 class. Howard University reviews disputed cases Howard is now reviewing student records, emails and supporting documents. Fall semester deadline adds…...
Flood advisory for Dare County until Sunday afternoon triggered by heavy downpours
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (140+ words) A flood advisory was released by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Sunday at 9:41 a.m. in effect until 2:45 p.m. for Dare County. The NWS informs, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water…...