Man bit down on cop’s head at festival and taser didn’t stop him, Florida sheriff says
A sheriff’s deputy had a chunk of flesh bitten out of his head at a music festival when he encountered a man who had consumed multiple psychedelic drugs, according to investigators in the Florida ...
Two new teams join The Observer’s Sweet 16 baseball poll, and a third makes a big jump
As the NCHSAA and NCISAA playoffs begin, there’s some shuffling in The Observer’s Sweet 16 regional rankings and two teams ...
Charlotte’s Brandon Miller is the real deal, even as Wemby is named NBA’s top rookie
There was no suspense, mirroring how things went down just over a year ago when everyone knew it was all about the French phenom.
Come for a meal, leave with a Mustang at this restaurant in a Charlotte car dealership
The Nor’East Family Treats & Eats food truck was so popular at Town and Country Ford, its owners opened a restaurant inside ...
Size matters in the NFL, but this Panthers rookie is out to prove tenacity gives him a boost
The Panthers made Michigan linebacker Michael Barrett their final pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. On paper, he’s a long shot. But it’s always been that way for him.
Spanish ‘snackies,’ sandwiches will dominate tapas menu at new Optimist Hall stall
Marina’s Tapas will let simple, affordable ingredients do the trick — specifically, bites imported straight from Spain.
Private Eyes: 5 things an N&O investigation into NC license plate cameras revealed
Until now, no one in North Carolina had a full picture of how widespread these cameras have become across the state.
Two 2023 state champions sit atop The Observer’s ‘way too early’ Sweet 16 football poll
Who are the best high school football teams in the Charlotte area? Here are The Observer’s ‘way too early” Sweet 16 rankings ...
Judge will decide on NC voter ID law. Five takeaways from day one in the courtroom.
On cross examination, lawyers for the defendants questioned Maxwell and Hairston about the process of becoming a member of the NAACP, noting that potential NAACP members faced paperwork and costs to ...
How Wyndham Clark went from ‘who’s he?’ to major golf champion — starting in Charlotte
Clark had not won on the PGA Tour until the 2023 Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, then used that confidence to help win the U.S. Open.
Time for a baseball playoff surprise? Catholic’s Mason Child thinks it could be his team
Charlotte Catholic’s pitcher Mason Child, center, waits on the mound for a discussion with his coach during action against Providence High on Thursday, May 2, 2024 in the Southwestern 4A Championship ...
FAMU looks to silence doubters over historic pledged donation
Florida A&M University (FAMU) received a historic $237 million donation, facing some skepticism, but emphasizes thorough due diligence and gratitude.