Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones chose Estella Patterson to replace outgoing Charlotte Police Chief Johnny Jennings.

Estella Patterson has been named the new chief of the Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department, marking a historic appointment ...

One north Mecklenburg school board candidate raised in about a month what some school board candidate campaigns have generated over the entire election, according to campaign finance reports due this ...

After losing in the finals a year ago, Marvin Ridge beat Greenville’s DH Conley High School to win the first NCHSAA 7A state championship game ...

After a week-long vote among Observer readers, West Cabarrus QB Johnta Harrison is The Observer’s high school football player ...

Huda Mustafa from “Love Island USA” Season 7 issued a public apology to her costar Olandria Carthen, for the incident caught ...

The father of the 18-year-old found dead in a trunk in Zebulon with his half-siblings shares how he found out about the killings.

It’s the final day of regular-season football in North Carolina. Get previews, schedules, Thursday coverage and the Talking Preps postgame show ...

Flight delays, lost bags, and crowds — oh my. Here’s how to keep calm, pack light, and protect your trip this holiday season.

The bar is holding a costume contest on opening night at the place with a full service cocktail bar, plus an assortment of ...

The National Weather Service is predicting cooler temperatures in and around Charlotte for Friday evening. Overall, the ...

The five finalists for South Carolina’s Mr. Football were announced on Friday afternoon. The finalists are Dorman’s Kentavion ...