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Ex-UNC men’s basketball coach Hubert Davis has landed his next gig. What’s he doing? charlotteobserver.com/sports…

Ex-UNC men’s basketball coach Hubert Davis has landed his next gig. What’s he doing?

Hubert Davis was fired after falling in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournaments, ending his run of five seasons as the Tar Heels coach.

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Explosion happened as 200-gallon still was churning out moonshine, NC agents say charlotteobserver.com/news/s…

Explosion happened as 200-gallon still was churning out moonshine, NC agents say

A 69-year-old man has been charged, officials say.

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Charlotte Hornets surprise a former star with their plan to retire his jersey charlotteobserver.com/sports…

Charlotte Hornets surprise a former star with their plan to retire his jersey

Muggsy Bogues will become the third Charlotte Hornet to have his jersey retired. The ceremony will be Feb. 11, 2027, at a Hornets game.

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CMS employee charged with sex crimes after incident during school event charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

CMS employee charged with sex crimes after incident during school event

The arrest came after officers received information Sunday about “inappropriate physical contact,” police said.

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‘Jeopardy!’ winner arrested on 10 child exploitation charges in North Carolina charlotteobserver.com/news/s…

‘Jeopardy!’ winner arrested on 10 child exploitation charges in North Carolina

It’s his second arrest within a year.

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NC suing major budget retailer for allegedly overcharging customers charlotteobserver.com/news/s…

NC suing major budget retailer for allegedly overcharging customers

The prices displayed on store shelves were lower than the prices that rang up at the register, Attorney General Jeff Jackson said.

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NC voters reveal what’s driving record turnout in Charlotte, bellwether Cabarrus charlotteobserver.com/news/p…

NC voters reveal what’s driving record turnout in Charlotte, bellwether Cabarrus

More than 183,300 people have already voted in Mecklenburg County, where early voting runs through Saturday.

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Duke and CaroMont want to build new hospitals in Mecklenburg. What to know charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

Duke and CaroMont want to build new hospitals in Mecklenburg. What to know

With two sites and hundreds of beds, here’s what the plan could mean for patients outside the city center.

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Should you vote now or wait for Election Day? How to decide what’s right for you charlotteobserver.com/news/p…

Should you vote now or wait for Election Day? How to decide what’s right for you

Polling sites and wait times vary between the two — as does access to news and ballot challenges.

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5 people killed within hours across Charlotte, 2 at an industrial park, CMPD says charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

5 people killed within hours across Charlotte, 2 at an industrial park, CMPD says

Crime scenes stretch from southwest to northeast Charlotte, CMPD says

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Trash bin manufacturer lays off 96 people, closes two sites in Charlotte suburb charlotteobserver.com/news/b…

Trash bin manufacturer lays off 96 people, closes two sites in Charlotte suburb

The manufacturer has operated in Statesville for almost 35 years.

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Where Charlotte’s light-rail murder case stands now after lawyers appear in court charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

Where Charlotte’s light-rail murder case stands now after lawyers appear in court

DeCarlos Brown Jr. faces possible execution if convicted of murdering Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte commuter train.

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Why Charlotte beat Atlanta to land massive banking giant’s new hub, 200 jobs charlotteobserver.com/news/b…

Why Charlotte beat Atlanta to land massive banking giant’s new hub, 200 jobs

This move comes with an $11.5 million investment in the Queen City.

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Well-known seafood chain bids adieu to Birkdale Village, ending 14-year run charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

Well-known seafood chain bids adieu to Birkdale Village, ending 14-year run

It’s the second restaurant to close this month at the busy retail and dining district in Lake Norman.

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Ex-Charlotte Checkers majority owner pleads guilty in $4.5M tax fraud scheme charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

Ex-Charlotte Checkers majority owner pleads guilty in $4.5M tax fraud scheme

According to court documents, he transferred the money from his tax-exempt foundation to himself and failed to report the money as income.

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State Health Plan votes on plan to avoid running out of cash by early 2027 charlotteobserver.com/news/p…

State Health Plan votes on plan to avoid running out of cash by early 2027

The plan’s Board of Trustees is addressing the projected low cash balance using the Retiree Health Benefit Fund.

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A popular Chicago restaurant’s first Charlotte spot is in South End. Here’s when to go charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

A popular Chicago restaurant’s first Charlotte spot is in South End. Here’s when to go

The fast-casual restaurant debuts at Queensbridge Collective — and its founder already has her eye on a second Charlotte neighborhood.

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Early voting in Mecklenburg surges in final week before Election Day. See our map charlotteobserver.com/news/p…

Early voting in Mecklenburg surges in final week before Election Day. See our map

We’re approaching 200,000 votes cast so far. Here are the voting sites that have been busiest.

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Before You Buy That Sale Item, Here’s What You Should Know charlotteobserver.com/living…

Before You Buy That Sale Item, Here’s What You Should Know

Learn when to shop, spot real deals and avoid overpaying.

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York County detention officer fired after being arrested, charged with child neglect charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

York County detention officer fired after being arrested, charged with child neglect

South Carolina state police investigated and charged him after deputies learned he worked at the jail.

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