3+ hour, 5+ min ago  (304+ words) The North Carolina General Assembly will return to Raleigh next week for its short session, much of which will be focused on resolving unfinished business from last year. While the short session may be intended to be short, that doesn't…...

23+ hour, 13+ min ago  (497+ words) Solo travel is surging in popularity " but many would-be adventurers never book that first trip because they assume going it alone means spending more. The good news? With some smart planning, you can explore the world by yourself without draining…...

1+ day, 9+ min ago  (856+ words) North Carolina ended job creation incentives Tuesday for two Charlotte-region companies and gave another company additional time to meet its incentive goals. The iconic New York City-based retailer Macy's announced in 2022 that it would invest $584 million for a fulfillment center…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago  (267+ words) The statement was in place for Coastal New Hanover. The statement is in effect until 8 p. m. Rip currents, swift channels of water flowing away from the shore at surf beaches, can be dangerous. Understanding how to respond when caught in one…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (363+ words) As the cost of essential items increases, customers may be looking to re-evaluate their subscriptions to streaming services to cut back on their bills. Many streaming services focus on entertainment " previously released TV shows and movies, plus original content. And…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (429+ words) The company that owns the tanker that exploded this week and killed its driver in Mooresville has previously been cited for inappropriately storing hazardous chemicals, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality records show. In 2025, state inspectors fined Brenntag, a global…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (428+ words) American Airlines, the largest provider of flights at Charlotte's airport, is raising its baggage fee by $10 for most travelers with luggage, the company announced Thursday. The Fort Worth-based airline follows other major carriers, such as United, Delta, Southwest and Alaska,…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (12+ words) All-Observer boys" basketball: Meet the top players in the region'Charlotte Observer...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (599+ words) Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is floating a plan that could disrupt international air travel in some U. S. cities. Whether it could affect Charlotte is unclear. "It doesn't make a lot of sense to me that we would process customs and…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (565+ words) Here's a trend you probably haven't seen coming: that slimy thing stuck in your cat's fur after a trip outside might be an invasive flatworm " and your pet could be helping it colonize new territory. A study published in Peer…...