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What should good Samaritans do if they see someone stranded on an NC highway? charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

What should good Samaritans do if they see someone stranded on an NC highway?

A 24-year-old was killed this weekend in Raleigh trying to help a wreck victim on NC 540.

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Charges dismissed against NC teen accused of attempted medication abortion charlotteobserver.com/news/p…

DA drops charges against NC teen accused of attempted medication abortion

A Durham teen and her boyfriend were charged this summer after their baby was born at 31 weeks. Now, the DA has dismissed the cases.

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Jasmine Crockett, other Democrats stumping in Rock Hill same day as Trump. What to know charlotteobserver.com/news/p…

Jasmine Crockett, other Democrats stumping in Rock Hill same day as Trump. What to know

Democrats host South Carolina U.S. Senate candidate Annie Andrews Wednesday evening and Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Thursday night.

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The Vintage Curly Bob Is Making a Comeback, and It’s All About Volume charlotteobserver.com/living…

The Vintage Curly Bob Is Making a Comeback, and It’s All About Volume

The vintage curly bob is bringing soft curls, bouncy volume and Old Hollywood glamour back into the spotlight.

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NC Children’s Hospital lands $100 million grant for new campus. What to know charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

NC Children’s Hospital lands $100 million grant for new campus. What to know

A $424.5 million state investment, 500 acute care beds and billions in projected economic impact.

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3 NC lake towns make retirement feel like vacation, Southern Living says charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

3 NC lake towns make retirement feel like vacation, Southern Living says

It should feel like a long vaction, right? These Southern Living magazine recommendations think it should.

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Donald Trump to speak Thursday at Rock Hill election rally. Here’s where and how to go charlotteobserver.com/news/p…

Donald Trump to speak Thursday at Rock Hill election rally. Here’s where and how to go

Trump spoke in Rock Hill in 2016 and 2024 when a candidate for president, but this is his first visit as sitting president.

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Teens ages 16 and 19 killed when shots hit 4 people at industrial park, CMPD says charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

Teens ages 16 and 19 killed when shots hit 4 people at industrial park, CMPD says

It happened at 4 am on a Sunday, police say.

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This Mooresville bakery’s pies sell out lightning fast, Southern Living says charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

This Mooresville bakery’s pies sell out lightning fast, Southern Living says

If you want a slice for Thanksgiving, make sure to place an order soon.

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Fleeing driver turns around, challenges squad car in game of chicken, NC sheriff says charlotteobserver.com/news/s…

Fleeing driver turns around, challenges squad car in game of chicken, NC sheriff says

A last second maneuver avoided a head-on collision, officials say.

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‘Highest king tide ever’ swamps South Florida and exposes danger of sea rise charlotteobserver.com/news/n…

‘Highest king tide ever’ swamps South Florida and exposes danger of sea rise

“This is horrible.”

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Trader Joe's wraps tied to E. coli outbreak in federal lawsuit. What to know in NC charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

Trader Joe's wraps tied to E. coli outbreak in federal lawsuit. What to know in NC

Fifty illnesses have been linked to “multi-ingredient chicken wraps,” but the FDA hasn't named the product.

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Cooper endorsement; CMPD officers’ racist texts: What Charlotte Observer readers talked about Oct. 19-25, 2026 charlotteobserver.com/opinio…

Cooper endorsement; CMPD officers’ racist texts: What Charlotte Observer readers talked about Oct....

Here's what Charlotte neighbors debated this week.

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High school fall sports playoff update ➡️Multiple Charlotte-area golfers, teams, win NCHSAA state title. ➡️Area teams advance to state volleyball finals ➡️Private school semifinal updates ➡️Statewide scores, schedules, more charlotteobserver.com/sports…

Prep update: NCHSAA, NCISAA fall sports state semifinal scores, schedules, recaps

The NCHSAA dual team and volleyball playoffs are nearing their ends as are the NCISAA playoffs in all sports except football. Get pairings, notes, live scores

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17 data center projects proposed on Western public land. New pitch is in Idaho charlotteobserver.com/news/n…

17 data center projects proposed on Western public land. New pitch is in Idaho

Why public land, and what happens next?

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People’s Pharmacy | Is rosemary good for your brain? charlotteobserver.com/living…

People’s Pharmacy | Is rosemary good for your brain?

Q. You have written about the benefits of consuming rosemary water to keep the brain functioning well.

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Carolina Panthers will face déjà vu moment at Green Bay. Can they rebound again? charlotteobserver.com/sports…

Carolina Panthers will face déjà vu moment at Green Bay. Can they rebound again?

In 2025, Panthers traveled to Green Bay and Lambeau Field in almost exactly the same situation they will find themselves in Thursday night.

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Teen tied to Gastonia killing caught at airport, fleeing to Africa, NC police say charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

Teen tied to Gastonia killing caught at airport, fleeing to Africa, NC police say

A second suspect was found “on the run” in South Carolina, police say.

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Here are Charlotte-area high school fall sports stats leaders in football, flag, volleyball and soccer charlotteobserver.com/sports…

Here are Charlotte-area fall sports leaders for football, flag, volleyball, soccer

Get the latest Charlotte-area stat leaders for fall sports. Stats through Sunday, October 25

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Myers Park High graduate dies in motorcycle crash at busy Charlotte intersection charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

Myers Park High graduate dies in motorcycle crash at busy Charlotte intersection

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police urge anyone who saw the wreck to call them or Charlotte Crime Stoppers.

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