Measles is spreading: Is your child’s North Carolina school vulnerable? When the number of vaccinated children drop too low in a school, the risk of infection increases there and in the wider community, experts say.

The measles is going around. Is your child's school protected? I did a ton of data cleaning and analysis to bring you answers, via @charlotteobserver.com. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...

Endorsements: Our choices in Charlotte City Council district primaries Endorsements: Our choices in Charlotte City Council district primaries

Endorsements: Our choices in Charlotte City Council district primaries

2 new historic landmarks designated in Charlotte. Here’s where The Charlotte homes are considered architecturally and historically significant.

The Charlotte homes are considered architecturally and historically significant.

150 tickets available again to see Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in Charlotte Tickets to the sold-out talk became available after Ticketmaster canceled ones purchased by scalpers, bots, other “illegitimate sources.”

Tickets to the sold-out talk became available after Ticketmaster canceled ones purchased by scalpers, bots, other “illegitimate sources.”

Early voting starts tomorrow in the #Charlotte primary election. Here's where you can cast your vote before Sept. 9 ⬇️

🗳️ See our voter guide here: bit.ly/45YkyBc

🏈 They weren’t just star athletes. In 2015, the Carolina Panthers were superheroes.

That team — led by Cam Newton, Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis and others — brought the Carolinas together with its heart.

🔗 ‘SUPER MEN’ Part 4 is live now.
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These are the states Kentuckians are moving to the most, Census data shows Where are Kentucky residents moving to in the greatest numbers? We breakdown the top 10 states.

Where are Kentucky residents moving to in the greatest numbers? We breakdown the top 10 states.

University of Virginia President Resigns Under Pressure From Trump Administration

Wow: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/u...

Cotham transit bill clears key NC Senate vote. When will passage be official? Local leaders hope to put a referendum to up Mecklenburg’s sales tax on the ballot as soon as November.

Charlotte’s efforts to overhaul the region’s transportation system took a major step forward Wednesday when a bill that previously cleared the North Carolina House passed the Senate. #clt #transportation #ncpol

What we know about next steps: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

The man suspected of shooting two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses in their homes in what officials describe as politically motivated attacks was arrested and charged Sunday evening after a sprawling manhunt involving more than 100 officers. wapo.st/3FFrkBL

"Donald Trump has got to go"

#Charlotte crowds marched in the streets during a 'No Kings' protest, one of many happening in the country against President Donald #Trump Saturday.

🎥: Briah Lumpkins, Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Lila Turner

#ncpol #protest #northcarolina

Love the Charlotte food scene? 🍕 We want to hear from you. Take this survey to help inform future coverage in The Charlotte Observer: iter.ly/pucp2

‘Rigged’? ICE agents are arresting people at Charlotte’s immigration court It’s happening in Charlotte and around the country as the Trump administration seeks to deport people.

Federal agents are arresting people at Charlotte’s immigration court, raising concerns about basic fairness in the legal system. #ice #clt #ncpol

More from @oehrli.bsky.social: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

The number of people living on the street in Mecklenburg County has reached an all-time high. And that includes families with children, according to data collected from the county’s annual survey of the homeless population. #clt

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Happy 50th Anniversary to Jockey’s Ridge State Park, one of the most visited parks in North Carolina’s park system, and home to the largest active sand dune system in the eastern U.S.! It was great to celebrate and explore with Anna and Adam this weekend.

Hickory neighbors describe chaos after deadly shooting as victims fled party A teenager ran to a home on nearby Winding Oak Drive to bang on the door and ask for help after running through a yard.

“Yesterday, I think everybody was close-doored, myself included, and blinds drawn, and just staying in. It’s still unresolved, so we don’t know what’s going on.” #charlotte #nc

#Hickory neighbors react to deadly #shooting: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

✍️: @jeff-a-chamer.bsky.social

Charlotte’s top cookie spots: Which local bakery do you think has the best? Calling all cookie lovers! Where is your go-to spot to satisfy your sweet tooth?

🍪Calling all cookie lovers! Where is your go-to spot to satisfy your sweet tooth?

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Authorities are investigating a mass shooting that happened Sunday morning during a house party near #Hickory, where more than 80 shots were fired, killing one person & injuring 11 others.

The FBI has announced a $15,000 reward for information.

Read more: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

#ICE activity in the #Charlotte area spiked last week, according to Carolina Migrant Network.

Joanna Martinez says her father, a devoted father of 11 was detained by ICE on May 14. Now, the family pleads for justice.

Read more: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

🎥: Khadejeh Nikouyeh

JUST IN: The Chicago arrest of the #Dilworth man whose home exploded May 2 came at the city’s Union Station after he arrived by Amtrak, according to new details in a warrant. #charlotte

More from @jeff-a-chamer.bsky.social: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

📹: @emilybroyles.bsky.social

Video taken by parent shows ICE near #Charlotte Spanish immersion magnet school.

Here's the latest on the apparent arrest of a parent, from @oehrli.bsky.social: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/e...

#nced #ncpol #charlotte #ice

N&O, Charlotte Observer named Pulitzer Prize finalists for Helene coverage The Associated Press and The Washington Post were also finalists in the category.

🧵 The Charlotte Observer and The News & Observer were honored as a Pulitzer Prize finalist for their joint coverage of Hurricane Helene and the aftermath in NC. The Associated Press and The Washington Post were also finalists.

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#NFL DRAFT DAY 2: The #Panthers have traded up to the 51st overall pick to select Texas A&M pass rusher Nic Scourton.

More from @mikekayefootball.bsky.social: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

Local Catholics held a Mass for Pope Francis on Wednesday in #Huntersville, joining much of the world in remembering a religious leader who often spoke out for the disadvantaged.

✍️ by @oehrli.bsky.social: www.charlotteobserver.com/living/relig...

📸: Jeff Siner

JUST IN: #Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested someone at the county courthouse Wednesday. #clt #ice

What we know from @oehrli.bsky.social: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

Bishop Michael Martin announced Monday that the public is invited to join Catholics in remembering Pope Francis from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Western North Carolina churches across the Diocese of #Charlotte. #popefrancis

Read more: www.charlotteobserver.com/living/relig...

A Long Way to Go: Conversations on North Carolina’s Helene Recovery YouTube video by The Charlotte Observer

🎬 WE'RE LIVE: Join our conversation with McClatchy Media sister paper @newsobserver.com on Hurricane #Helene & the long road to recovery until 8 p.m. #northcarolina #wnc

Talk to us here: www.youtube.com/live/9fdWcN5...

Supreme Court Sides With Wrongly Deported Migrant A trial judge had ordered the Trump administration to take steps to return the migrant, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, from a notorious prison in El Salvador.

Breaking News: The Supreme Court instructed the government to take steps to return a Salvadoran migrant it had wrongly deported to a prison in El Salvador.

What Carolinians can do about our changing climate. Charlotte summit will offer ways. “No matter what your beliefs are on the science of climate, you can’t deny what you see happening with your own eyes.”

What Carolinians can do about our changing climate. Charlotte summit will offer ways. | By @jmarusak.bsky.social

Read more at: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/weather...

Gigi Bryant wrote to UConn after its Final Four loss in 2017.

After the Huskies' championship win on Sunday, Vanessa Bryant revived Gianna's special message.

"When you think you can't, UConn." 💙❤️