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Proudly serving North Carolinians since 1886. Reporting clearly, truthfully, completely.
Joined September 2007
Police officers in Wilmington, NC, were fired after inappropriate comments, including one officer saying society needed a civil war to wipe Black people off the map.
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RNC host city Charlotte votes to condemn Trump’s ‘racist and xenophobic’ comments. #RNC2020.
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Endorsement: On issues most important to NC, our choice for president
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Mooresville's Hayes Grier is #DWTS youngest male competitor ever .@DancingABC .@Nashgrier. http://t.co/9JL7umGjgb
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Shame on Donald Trump for worsening NC’s Helene tragedy with political lies | Opinion
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Cam Newton is conscious and smiling after crash in uptown Charlotte. http://t.co/tx6R9qisSh.
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Mooresville's @HayesGrier ‘breaks out of his shell’ on ‘Dancing' (with video) http://t.co/1pXyft9HMu
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From the @theobserver archive: RIP "Handsome" Harley Race. His career spanned nearly four decades, where he was known as one of the toughest guys in and out of the ring. The WWE Hall of Famer was 76. 📸: @jsiner
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We've heard from many readers that this tweet inaccurately described extremely racist remarks by police as "inappropriate." We agree. Their conversation described "slaughter" and civil war and should have been characterized more forcefully.
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Trump officials, including Ivanka, to visit Charlotte for workforce development event
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Panthers owner David Tepper fired another head coach. He should fire himself instead
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A Republican who endorsed Cawthorn is now apologizing, saying he should have seen “red flags” earlier from the 25-year-old congressman.
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U.S. @CommerceGov @SecretaryRoss and @IvankaTrump toured the @Siemens_Energy Hub in Charlotte as part of a Workforce Development visit.
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Franklin Graham prays for Trump, calls for unity in Republican National Convention speech
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Breaking News: The Carolina Panthers have fired Matt Rhule, the team announced today. It comes a day after the team fell to 1-4. In his 38 games at the helm, Rhule went 11-27 with no playoff appearances.
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As NC faith leaders, we are speaking out against Mark Robinson | Opinion
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“Do not actually discharge firearms into the air. You could kill someone and you cannot frighten a hurricane. I cant believe I actually have to write this.”
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Panthers fans started a petition to remove David Tepper as owner. Can the NFL fire him?
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The state’s political districts must be redrawn, the NC Supreme Court ordered.
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Elon’s Sydel Curry furthers family legacy as leader .@sydelcurry .@StephenCurry30 .@sdotcurry. http://t.co/SAUUMExHSo
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Rae Carruth walked out of Sampson Correctional Institution and back into the free world today.
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After David Tepper's press conference yesterday, @Scott_Fowler has something to say. "Since you’re reading this, Dave Tepper, here’s what I want — and it’s not an apology".
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Rick Bonnell, 63, was found dead in his Charlotte home on Tuesday by a friend, his son said.
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At @Siemens_Energy, @IvankaTrump and @SecretaryRoss met with @CPCC students who work part-time at the facility as part of @Siemens’ apprentice program.
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Gov. Roy Cooper will help Tricia Cotham challenger Nicole Sidman raise money in Raleigh
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Kaitlin Bennett, known as the “Gun Girl” after posing with a gun and her graduation cap two years ago, said a “riot” broke out at Ohio University during her visit to the campus Monday.
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Cash, 50, becomes the first Black executive editor in the Observer’s 135-year history.
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25 years ago today, our front page looked pretty good and this city got way more exciting.
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Surrounded by family and friends, former Providence Day star Grant Williams (@Grant2Will) celebrated being picked by @Celtics in the 2019 #NBADraft . See the whole thing:
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Dear Mark Robinson: You tried to be Trump but forgot that you’re Black | Opinion
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Prince Harry is shown in a video listening intently on the phone to a UNC Chapel Hill student advocate from Mooresville NC.
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#BREAKING: Court orders NC to hold special legislative election next year; 28 House & Senate districts to be redrawn
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Saundra Adams expresses her mixed emotions as Rae Carruth is set to be released from prison this morning.
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Sen. Thom Tillis also owes the people of NC ‘a full explanation’ - for why he has supported Trump’s abject behavior. (Letters to the Editor)
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As NC faith leaders, we are speaking out against Mark Robinson | Opinion
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Endorsement: Our choice for North Carolina governor. [Editorial Board]
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He’s 10, he’s from Belmont and he’ll be on stage with Justin Bieber Wednesday night
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Full story: Gov. Pat McCrory concedes defeat to Roy Cooper
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Jeff Jackson has won North Carolina's 14th Congressional District over Pat Harrigan, the Associated Press projects. #NCpol #ElectionDay.For the latest:
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North Carolina Puerto Rican voters say Trump will pay a price for history of insults
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Social media star and local teen @HayesGrier headed to 'Dancing with the Stars' http://t.co/XaaTZpmNo7
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Panthers owner David Tepper needs someone to tell him some hard truths. I’ll volunteer
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New York is a nice city — but it’s no Charlotte
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The GOP-controlled NC House passed a bill that would ban surgical gender-affirming procedures for trans kids.
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In Lenoir, @SamaritansPurse built a 30-bed emergency field hospital to provide support to western North Carolina in the battle against COVID-19. 🎥: @jsiner
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Miss North Carolina Cheslie Kryst, a civil litigation attorney from Charlotte, just won the #MissUSA pageant. Read more about her.
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Chancellor Lee Adams, the son of Rae Carruth, will graduate from Charlotte’s Vance High on June 5.
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Review: Shakira’s Charlotte show was a long time coming. Was it worth the wait?
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Ted Budd and Cheri Beasley have shown us the very different leaders they would be. | Editorial
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One of the guys in this video was released today. (Hint: It was not Cam Newton)
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Chancellor Lee Adams turns 21 today!. Read @scott_fowler's exclusive interview with the 'miracle boy' and his grandmother, Saundra Adams. ➡️
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The whole country was able to watch a changed Charlotte Hornets team win at Boston on ESPN. This Hornets team is different.
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Fun fact: @KembaWalker beat Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving and Jimmy Butler to 10,000 career points. All were in the 2011 NBA draft.
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“I was just basically born in the wrong town,” said George Harmer @britishtarheel, who traveled roughly 4,000 miles to see his Tar Heels play their three games at the Dean E. Smith Center this week. “This is my number one team.”
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Scoring 2 TDs in the final 3 minutes, Charlotte beat Duke, 31-28, in a college football thriller
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Duke invited every living former player who played for Coach K to return for Saturday’s game. Kenny Dennard, Gene Banks, Christian Laettner, Grant Hill, Shelden Williams, J.J. Redick, Andre Dawkins and Grayson Allen are among the many who will.
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Fame grows for Davidson Day's Chad Grier sons’ Will, Nash, Hayes #clthsfb .@langstonwertzjr. http://t.co/YSmb0UuZRy
http://t.co/ufewbngB30.
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UNC will pay FAMU $450,000 to be its opponent. As part of bringing the Rattlers to Chapel Hill for the first time, Mack Brown said he told AD Bubba Cunningham to make sure they could bring their acclaimed band, the Marching 100s.
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Dawn Staley answers it all with @Scott_Fowler. Was she a better basketball player or coach? Does she ever want to coach in WNBA or NBA? What's the future look like for her and @GamecockWBB?. This week's "Sports Legends of the Carolinas" with @dawnstaley:
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What's in Store: New business delivers from area restaurants that don’t offer delivery http://t.co/t1QERE4btX.
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Kamala Harris returning to Charlotte for rally with Bon Jovi, Khalid, Kerry Washington
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The president just tear-gassed peaceful Americans. Where are you, Thom Tillis? (From the Charlotte Observer and Raleigh News & Observer editorial boards.)
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Donald Trump cares about his convention, not NC’s health. Good riddance. (From the Charlotte Observer editorial board.)
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Liam Johns, trans activist who allowed the Observer to document pregnancy, dies at 35
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#Charlotte lifts its midnight curfew Charlotte #KeithLamontScott #KeithScott #JustinCarr #CharlotteProtest.
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There’s a clear case for NC Gov. Roy Cooper to be on the 2024 presidential ticket | Opinion
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Near the eve of the election, Walz tells North Carolina: ‘Win this thing for America’
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Endorsement: On issues most important to NC, our choice for president
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Boone has covered the Hornets for three seasons for other publications and now joins The Observer as to go-to source on all things NBA in Charlotte
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@DaleJr, @NASCAR stars were there. But for them & @SherryPollex, this event was about the kids. @JourdanRodrigue.
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Davidson Day football too good to be ‘believable’#cltpreps #clthsfb #recruiting . http://t.co/T4kxZfSrkl
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Trump’s tariff policy is baffling, but one thing is certain: It will hurt NC | Opinion
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We at The Charlotte Observer extend our sincerest condolences to the WBTV family and to the family and loved ones of those lost. We wrap our arms around you all and are here to support you.
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With another top rated prospect in hand, N.C. State and head coach Dave Doeren are building a huge in-state 2019 recruiting lead on Larry Fedora, UNC — and everybody else .
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A statewide Amber Alert was issued Friday, Feb. 4.
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NC’s Matt Hardy and Women’s Champ Dr. Britt Baker, DMD, chat about getting back on the road.
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Charlotte had never hosted a Power 5 opponent at Jerry Richardson Stadium, much less beat one, until Friday night.
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My fellow Christians: What about Trump’s behavior follows the example of Jesus? | Opinion
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Chancellor Lee Adams will walk across the stage to receive his high school diploma at Bojangles' Coliseum on June 5th. Chancellor, the son of Cherica Adams and former Panthers receiver Rae Carruth, has overcome many challenges in his young life.
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Police accidentally record themselves making up charges against protester
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Breaking: Madison Cawthorn's spokesman says the congressman has conceded North Carolina's 11th congressional district GOP primary. #NCPol #Election2022. Full story:
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Breaking: In a stunning move, Golden State assistant coach Kenny Atkinson has decided not to take the Charlotte Hornets coaching job, league sources confirmed to @rodboone.
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David Tepper: It’s ‘dead wrong’ to accuse protesting NFL players of being unpatriotic.
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Tim Moore claims White House never called about Helene response. But it did
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Mark Robinson should quit the race for NC governor. If not, the GOP should shun him | Opinion
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Rep. Jeff Jackson amassed 22.5 million views talking about the collapse of a bank on TikTok. He’s just as surprised as you are.
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.@scott_fowler Greg Olsen is #Panthers nominee for NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
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North Carolina doesn’t see a need to protect LGBTQ people. But we found victims whose stories say otherwise. #HB2.
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Amid new disclosures, NC Republicans should withdraw their support of Mark Robinson | Editorial
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Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley gets some help from the former Democratic president as a close race nears the end.
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#Hornets owner Michael Jordan and general manager Mitch Kupchak have some serious explaining to do, @scott_fowler says. #Kemba #NBA #NBAFreeAgency2019.
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New presidential polls affirm: North Carolina isn’t really a red state | Opinion
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The new lineup for @JColeNC's @Dreamvillefest has been revealed. The daylong event April 6 will feature:.🎤 @SZA.🎤@BigSean.🎤 @21Savage.🎤 @6LACK.🎤 Grammy-nominated NC native @Rapsody.🎤 Charlotte’s @lute_west9
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