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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, April, 10, 2023, including the latest in politics and energy news.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, March 27, 2023, including the latest in politics, business and health care.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, February 13, 2023, including the latest in politics and community news.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Feb. 6, 2023, including the latest on the state supreme court, college basketball and a Chinese balloon.

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The top headlines from The Observer Observer for Monday, January 23, 2023, including the latest in politics and sports.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, January 9, 2023, including the latest on business, health and politics.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, January 3, 2023, including the latest on growth, politics and business.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, December 12, 2022, including the latest on crime, politics and education.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, November 21, 2022, including the latest on weather, religion and politics.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for November 16, 2022.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, November 14, 2022, including the latest on athletics and politics.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for November 11, 2022.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, November 7, 2022, including the latest on investigations, elections and holidays.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, November 4, 2022, including Hornets free-agent Miles Bridges makes a long-await court appearance, a Cabarrus County school had to get creative to serve students and a political candidate experienced a brush with violence.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for November 3, 2022 including National Sandwich Day deals, crime news, park land purchase on the Catawba River and more.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, November 2, 2022, including a Charlotte museum saves a piece of Black history, CMPD debunks misinformation and a North Carolina public officials makes another controversial statement.

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Early voting in Mecklenburg County is outpacing 2018 totals with seven days left until Election Day, a UNC-Chapel Hill Supreme Court hearing could determine the future of college admissions and the Charlotte Hornets drop a stunner against the Sacramento Kings.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, October 31, 2022, including the latest on elections, politics and police.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for October 27, 2022 including crime, development news in the Lake Norman area and the weather.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for October 25, 2022 including business news, crime and education news.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, October 24, 2022, including the latest on crime and politics.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for October 21, 2022, including a local business on ABC's Shark Tank, a special story about Charlotte firefighter awarded a medal of valor, and business news.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for October 20, 2022 including crime news, James Bouknight, college rankings and more.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for October 19, 2022 including a new Lake Norman newsletter, Carowinds staying open year round and financial updates from Bank of America, Truist and Wells Fargo.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for October 18, 2022 on Carolina Panthers player trades, James Bouknight arrest, student loan help and more.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, October 17, 2022, including the latest on crime, business and education.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, May 13, 2022, including the Panthers 2022 schedule, the end of free meals for some public school students, and what’s happening with Epicenter.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, May 12, 2022, including expansion plans for Atrium Health, a possible new tower in SouthPark, and the latest Panthers news.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, May 11, 2022, including a COVID surge in Mecklenburg, a new company coming to the Charlotte area, and Queens University makes a big jump in sports.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, May 10, 2022, including more school drama, an increase in drug trafficking at Charlotte's episode, and who could the Carolina Panthers add to their roster.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, May 9, 2022, including the latest on politics, education and sports.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, May 6, 2022, including the latest on rapper DaBaby, a troubled area nursing home, and a settlement in a TurboTax lawsuit.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, May 5, 2022, including Cinco de Mayo celebrations, how the Supreme Court decision on reproductive rights could shape North Carolina elections and Charlotte sports executive is stepping down.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, May 4, 2022, including local reaction to the Supreme Court decision on abortion and the latest in Charlotte development and city news.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, April 22, 2022, including possible thunderstorms in Charlotte, a gun being found at a CMS campus and a big playoff win by the Carolina Hurricanes.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, May 2, 2022, including the latest on housing, politics and elections.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, April 29, 2022, including, the Carolina Panthers make their long-awaited NFL draft pick, a robot will fighting crime in Charlotte and a new wine and bar establishment opens in South End.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, April 29, 2022, including Panthers owner speaks about failed Rock Hill facility, CMS teachers expected to receive significant raises and students at a North Carolina school protest administration handling of sexual assault incidents.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, April 22, 2022, including North Carolina Congressman Madison Cawthorn citation for carrying a loaded gun at the Charlotte airport, a new development coming in NoDa and President Joe Biden granting clemency to a Charlotte man.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, April 22, 2022, including the latest on a local nursing home under investigation for poor performance, what actions Charlotte is considering against short-term rental properties and an probe into anti-semetic drawings founds at Queens University.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, April 25, 2022, including the latest on politics, government and sports.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, April 22, 2022, including air quality in Charlotte and Mecklenburg, a new development near the Panthers’ stadium, and overcharges at local Walmarts and Dollar Generals.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, April 21, 2022, including new names for two streets, an international supermarket coming to Pineville, and how Charlotte FC fared in the US Open Cup.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, April 20, 2022, including CMS fires its superintendent and the latest on the Carolina Panthers deal with Rock Hill

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, April 19, 2022, including a shakeup in CMS education and the latest in a jail death lawsuit.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, April 18, 2022, including the latest on politics, crime and the environment.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, April 13, 2022, including President Joe Biden speaking in Greensboro.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, April 13, 2022

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, April 12, 2022

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, April 11, 2022, including the latest on politics, sports and education.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, April 8, 2022, including Nucor expansion plans, Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold and a new Charlotte Ballet artistic director.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, April 7, 2022, including more rain for the region, CMS's phaseout of virtual learning for some students, and crunch time for the Charlotte Hornets.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, April 6, 2022, including more rain for the region, avian flu in North Carolina poultry farms, and where Panthers owner David Tepper ranks among sports team owners.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, April 5, 2022, including a stormy weather forecast for the region, an ongoing parking dispute escalates, and why the Hornets say other postseason teams should fear them.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, April 4, 2022, including the latest on politics, education and sports.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, April 1, 2022, including a sale for an uptown museum building, the top grocer in the Charlotte region, and a Q&A with Panthers GM Scott Fitterer.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, March 31, 2022, including free wifi in the historic West End, the Foo Fighters cancel their Charlotte show, and the latest on the Hornets playoff chase.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, March 30, 2022, including crime in Plaza Midwood, Dale Earnhardt Jr's support for a Mooresville pizza shop, and will Sam Darnold still be the Panthers' starting quarterback?

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, March 29, 2022, including a setback for clear backpacks in Charlotte Mecklenburg public schools, 2 Oscar wins with Charlotte ties, and when will Panthers owner David Tepper speak on the record?

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, March 28, 2022, including the latest on health care, entertainment and sports.

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Here are some of the headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, March 25, 2022, including news about the Charlotte region's population growth, a possible raise for CMS teachers and staff, and Charlotte FC's next match.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, March 24, 2022, including benches for Charlotte bus stops, a new home for dog given up because its owners thought he was gay, and an independent movie theater could be opening soon.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, March 23, 2022, including Mackenzie Scott's donation to Charlotte-area Habitat for Humanity chapters, a proposed tower to replace a SouthPark movie theater, and your vote for the best doughnut.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, March 22, 2022, including a big and costly change at the Mecklenburg jail, a Charlotte pizza joint adds a site, and the bond between Hornets star LaMelo Ball and a new teammate.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, March 21, 2022, including the latest on politics, business and sports.

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Headlines from the The Charlotte Observer for Friday, March 18, 2022.

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Headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, March 17.

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The latest headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

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The latest from the Charlotte Observer, including news, weather and politics

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, March 14, 2022, including the latest on international news, politics and sports.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, March 11 2022.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, March 10, 2022.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, March 8, 2022, including sports and weather.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, March 7, 2022, including the latest on COVID-19, education and sports.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, March 4, 2022, including Charlotte FC, the Panthers and Haason Reddick, and a name for Atrium Health's innovation district.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, March 3, 2022, including the impact of the pandemic on North Carolina students, tiny pink robots in Plaza Midwood, and what Panthers GM Scott Fitterer says about quarterback Sam Darnold.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, March 2, 2022, including the end of a manhunt for a murder suspect, a new headquarters coming to South End, and the Panthers get a new radio voice.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, March 1, 2022, including a new baby for TV anchor Allison Latos, a big donation to help fight rare childhood diseases, and the latest on Charlotte FC.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, February 28, 2022, including the latest on politics, business and state news.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, February 25, 2022, including a special honor for Charlotte Marines nearly eight decades in the making, a new electric vehicle charging station, and the Hornets return.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, February 24, 2022, including potential new criminal penalties that could affect Charlotte's homeless, a shakeup in North Carolina's congressional maps, and more on the Panthers quarterback situation.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, February 23, 2022, including the mask mandate in Charlotte public schools, a new tower for South End, and what veteran quarterbacks could be of interest to the Panthers.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, February 22, 2022, including the latest on crime, education and sports.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, February 18, 2022, including business reaction to the change in mask mandate, a Charlotte pilot killed in a plane crash, and a memorial service for a former Miss USA.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, February 17, 2022, including the Mecklenburg mask mandate, the front row for NASCAR’s Daytona 500, and Charlotte Pride is back.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, February 16, 2022, including NASCAR at Daytona, Mecklenburg's mask mandate and a flea market shutdown.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, February 15, 2022, including the resignation of a controversial hire, more on the Charlotte bus driver shot and killed over the weekend, and Charlotte FC unveils its second kit.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, February 14, 2022, including the latest on politics, COVID-19 and education.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, February 11, 2022, including changes possible at the Mecklenburg jail, a back to work date for Wells Fargo workers, and the Charlotte Hornets make a trade.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, February 10, 2022, including new bonuses for school employees, an avian flu outbreak, and a Panthers reunion.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, February 9, 2022, including a potential change in the local mask mandate, a major expansion for a paint company, and the Hornets face an NBA trade deadline.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, February 8, 2022, including a change in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school calendar, an airline merger, and the Hornets LaMelo Ball is an All-Star.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, February 7, 2022, including the latest on politics, housing and sports.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, February 4, 2022, including the latest on the Charlotte Hornets, donations to Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools and library, and a potential new owner for Carowinds.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, February 3, 2022, including the latest on Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, more expensive parking at Charlotte’s airport, and a new tower in South End.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, February 2, 2022, including new videos of a fatal police shooting, a federal medical team for a Charlotte area hospital, and changes in Panthers and Charlotte FC leadership.

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Here are some of today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, February 1, 2022, including tributes to former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, a new look for the IMAX theater at Discovery Place, and an increase in passenger traffic at Charlotte's airport.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, January 31, 2022, including the latest on politics, education and COVID.

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Today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, January 28, 2022, including snow in Charlotte’s weather forecast, stealth omicron in Mecklenburg, and pet stores coming inside Lowe's stores.

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Today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, January 27, 2022, including the snow in Charlotte’s forecast, a report on hospitals and low-income patients, and a record night for the Hornets.

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Today’s headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, January 26, 2022, including the retirement of a top civic leader, a new Ballantyne restaurant and the latest Charlotte FC move.

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Top headlines from Charlotte on local news related to business, crime, the weather and sports.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, January 24, 2022, including the latest on public safety, education and covid-19.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, January 21, 2022, including the latest snow forecast for Charlotte, a new grocery-like option for locally grown foods, and Dale Earnhardt Junior gets inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, January 20, 2022, including the latest on snow in Charlotte, a COVID update for Mecklenburg, and the story of how two women fought back against a rapist in uptown.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, January 19, 2022, including guns found at Charlotte’s airport, a new tower in South End, and a look at areas of big need on the Panthers roster.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, January 18, 2022, including the latest on weather, politics and education.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, January 13, 2022, including a winter storm for Charlotte, the plight of resettled Afghans in the area, and new stores at a local outlet mall.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, January 13, 2022, including snow and a winter storm for Charlotte, a longtime TV reporter retires, and the latest on the Panthers.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, January 12, 2022, including the possibility of the snow in Charlotte, the police department's crime report, and changes begin on the Panthers' coaching staff.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday January 10, 2022, including the latest on business, transportation and education.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, January 7, 2022, including the legacy of Lion Pride at West Charlotte High School, the hope the COVID pandemic turns into an endemic, and a cold weekend weather forecast.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, January 6, 2022, including Observer readers donating more for holiday gifts, COVID affecting staffing at some area businesses, and what a Panthers star says about coming back next year.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, January 4, 2022, including a staffing crisis at a COVID-wracked jail in Charlotte, rising concerns about omicron and hospitals, and the success of the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, January 4, 2022, including safety concerns at the Mecklenburg jail in Charlotte, COVID concerns as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reopen, and the Panthers head toward their season finale.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday January 3rd, 2022, including the latest on politics, the coronavirus and space.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday December 27, 2021, including the latest on politics, education and sports.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, December 24, including charges in the crash that killed a Charlotte police officer, a co-working space closing, and a Pro Bowl honor for a Panthers player.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, December 23, including the Christmas forecast, a police tragedy in Charlotte, and a Powerball jackpot winner with a plan.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, December 22, including a new job for a key Charlotte city official, COVID booster shot requirements, and the Panthers kicker situation.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, December 21, including a key rezoning approval for a lot near the Panthers stadium, information on COVID testing kits and sites, and who's going to start for the Panthers this week

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday December 20 2021, including the latest on crime, sports and the coronavirus.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, December 17, including Jeff Jackson’s exit from the US Senate race, where Charlotte airport money is going, and Cam Newton talks about the Panthers’ 2 QB system.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, December 16, including guns in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, a brewery and overhaul of a SouthPark plaza, and Sam Darnold’s back at practice with the Panthers.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, December 15, including a old park reopens near uptown, a Charlotte billionaire couple pledges a big donation, and Charlotte FC adds to its inaugural roster.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, December 14, including a new tax district proposal in SouthPark, a shooting at a Charlotte high school, and the latest on the Panthers quarterbacks.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday December 13 2021, including the latest on politics, business and COVID-19.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, December 10, including COVID vaccines, American Airlines, and Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, December 9, including Union County officials calling for an end to COVID contract tracing and student quarantine periods, bonuses for all Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employees, and how the Hornets did against the Sixers.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, December 8, including news on Atrium Health's innovation district, grocery store price wars and Hornets rookie James Bouknight.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, December 7, including safety in Charlotte high schools, COVID in Mecklenburg County, and the Panthers fire a coach.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, December 6, 2021, including the latest on politics, sports and more.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, December 3, including Vice President Kamala Harris, a study on Charlotte's airport and American Airlines, and severe drought conditions in the region.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, December 2, including goals to improve student performance at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the opening of Honeywell's new global headquarters, and big changes ahead for an iconic brand in NASCAR.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, December 1, including a surprise in state funding for Charlotte roads, a record-setting sale for a Lake Norman mansion, and another season-ending injury for a key Panthers player.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, November 30, including Christian McCaffrey’s ankle injury and what it means for the Panthers, new vaccine rules for Wells Fargo workers, and a visit this week from the vice president.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, November 29, 2021, including the latest on transportation, business and education.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, November 24, including the Thanksgiving weekend forecast, travel tips for Charlotte airport, and a legal dispute between a major league baseball player and a local country club.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, November 22, 2021, including the latest on politics, education and criminal justice.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, November 19, including a cooler weekend, a sex abuse lawsuit against the Charlotte Catholic Diocese, and Charlotte FC has a date and opponent for its MLS debut.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, November 18, including what it takes to buy a home in the Charlotte area, a reversal on the closing of a popular restaurant, and what Ron Rivera thinks about Cam Newton's return to the Panthers.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, November 17, including a new tower for the fast-growing South End area, the latest on Mecklenburg's mask mandate, and how long will the nice weather last?

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, November 16, including a call for a federal investigation into how CMS handles sexual misconduct reports, a new drama for rapper DaBaby, and will Cam Newton start for the Panthers?

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, November 15, 2021, including the latest on crime, politics and the environment.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for November 12, 2021, including sport, politics and local news.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for November 11, 2021, including education, political, business and consumer news.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for November 10, 2021, including the latest on crime news, development, education and traffic.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for November 9 including the latest on local, political, business and sports news.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, November 8, 2021, including the latest on politics, education and weather.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer on November 5th, 2021, including an attack by an inmate on a Mecklenburg County jail officer, a new survey on air quality in Charlotte, and a look at how COVID vaccines for kids is going locally.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer on November 4, 2021 including the latest on Thanksgiving outings and holiday lights, as well as crime and business news.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Nov. 3, 2021, including Pfizer vaccines soon for local kids, local elections and a job fair.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, November 2, including a $250 million initiative for racial equity, flight cancellation headaches for American Airlines, and the latest on Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, November 1, 2021, including the latest on politics, transportation and sports.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, October 29, including the latest in a federal lawsuit over a fatal shooting by a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer, the traffic nightmare at RenFest, and who the Hornets and Panthers play this weekend.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, October 28, including a report on hospital spending and care for low-income residents, a new rehab center, and the latest in the Panthers quarterback drama.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, October 27, including a $10 million ruling against Novant Health in a reverse discrimination lawsuit, more apartments coming to the NoDa neighborhood, and new flights from Charlotte to New York City.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, October 26, including a possible extra day off for CMS students next week, decreases in COVID rates across most of Charlotte, and the latest weather outlook for the winter.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, October 22, including changes to 9-1-1 calls, a possible airline flight attendant strike, and hockey's back in Charlotte.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, October 21, including a big come-from-behind win for the Hornets, the 9-1-1 calls after a tragic wreck, and more money for affordable housing projects.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, October 20, including more on the Charlotte water main break, home sales in the region, and the Hornets NBA season opener.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, October 19, including a major water main break, the latest on a potential new stadium site for the Panthers, and the Charlotte 49ers could be leaving Conference USA.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, October 18, 2021, including the latest on politics, education and crime.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, October 15, including news about chillier weather in Charlotte, a possible cancer cluster at a CMS site, and the Panthers need a punter.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, October 14, including the latest twist at Myers Park High School, crime data in Charlotte, and how close is Christian McCaffrey to returning to the Panthers.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, October 13, including news about Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball, a big sale for a local diamond and jewelry store, and more money for Charlotte school bus drivers.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, October 12, including pandemic rent help and evictions, a new uptown restaurant, and fallout from the Panthers loss.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, October 11, 2021, including the latest on education, politics and the coronavirus.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, October 8, including weather and things to do this weekend, changes to Uber and American Airlines at Charlotte's aiport, and Christian McCaffrey speaks out on his injury and the NFL.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, October 7, including COVID vaccine requirements for new Charlotte city workers, an inspiring new name for a westside school, and a trade brings a Charlotte-area native to the Panthers.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, October 6, including an expanded nondiscrimination ordinance for Mecklenburg County, more fallout from a student-led protest at Olympic High School, and why the Hornets are high on NBA GM lists.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, October 5, including two proposed changes to Mecklenburg's nondiscrimination ordinance, a COVID vaccine requirement for American Airlines workers, and a historic win for NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, October 4, 2021, including the latest on courts, education and politics.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, September 30, including a development proposal around a future medical school, tips for tonight's Rolling Stones concert, and Panthers and Hornets news.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, September 29, including a new rift over Union County schools, another apartment building for Charlotte, and an ambulance strike team will help with COVID calls.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, September 28, including a Charlotte woman who could make history today, the latest in COVID news, and Panthers injuries and a trade.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, September 27, 2021, including the latest on the coronavirus, politics and sports.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, September 24, including the Carolina Panthers win and injuries, a police shooting in Charlotte, and things to do in the area, including pumpkin picking and Festival in the Park.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, September 23, including City Council redistricting, a vase once owned by a department store heiress, and the Panthers hit the road tonight.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, September 22, including the weather forecast for the first day of fall, changes to COVID testing rules for Mecklenburg County workers, and what’s new in the airport’s lobby expansion.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for September 21st, 2021 including the latest on Union County schools, where to enjoy cool fall weather on a restaurant patio and why so many people are talking about a funeral home advertisement seen outside the Panthers stadium on Sunday.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, September 20, 2021, including the latest on politics, education and crime.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer newsroom for September 17, 2021, including the latest on Union County Schools' mask controversy, Mecklenburg County employee suspensions and the Panthers fans favorite cheer.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, September 16, including the possible COVID-related suspensions for Mecklenburg County workers, new temporary stoplights near Optimist Hall, and Panthers fans' outrage over a missing cheer.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, September 15, including Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools requiring teachers and staff to prove their COVID vaccination status, big changes at Bank of America, and the Carolina Panthers change kickers again.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, September 14, including the latest on COVID-19 in Charlotte and Mecklenburg, shorter hours at Harris Teeter, and a popular diner moves to a new location.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, September 13, 2021, including the latest on the coronavirus, politics and education.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, September 10, including the capture of a fugitive murder suspect, school safety at CMS, and the Panthers open the NFL regular season.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, September 9, including the fatal shooting of a 3-year-old boy, the debate over mask mandates in one Charlotte-area county, and Duke Energy puts up two uptown properties for sale.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, September 8, including COVID cases in Charlotte-Mecklenburg public schools, a fugitive suspect wanted in the death of a Hurricane Ida evacuee from New Orleans, and new plans for a big site in Plaza Midwood.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, September 7, 2021, including the latest on education, business and the weather.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, September 3, including the a warning from area hospitals about the COVID surge, Labor Day weekend travel, and the return of college football to Charlotte.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, September 2, including a sunny weather forecast, state test results for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, and the vaccination rates for Charlotte city employees.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, September 1, including updates on COVID patients in area hospitals, safety screenings in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, and the Panthers' roster cuts.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, August 31, including news about the remnants of Hurricane Ida, COVID cases in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, and new jobs coming to the area.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, August 30 2021, including the latest on the coronavirus, weather and food.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, August 27, including allegations of discrimination at a private school, COVID cases among area firefighters, and the Panthers host the Steelers.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, August 26, including COVID cases after the first day of school in CMS, a new editor for the Observer, and the closure of another movie theater in Charlotte.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, August 25, including news about the first day of school for CMS, the ZIP code with the highest COVID rate, and a new extension for a Panthers star.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, August 24, including news COVID vaccine incentives for city workers, the mask mandate for all schools in Mecklenburg County, and financial trouble at the once-popular Epicentre.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, August 23, 2021, including the latest on the weather, coronavirus, and public health.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, August 20, including news from severe and fatal flooding in Haywood County, a North Carolina man's arrest for a bomb threat, and the Carolina Panthers' new quarterback.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, August 19, including news about new mask mandates for Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, a new name for a street that with a Confederate name, and Mexico’s soccer team plans a match at the Panthers’ stadium.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, August 18, including news about a mask mandate for Mecklenburg County, a scramble for virtual learning in Charlotte Mecklenburg public schools, and a Carolina Panthers trade.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, August 17, including news about a possible new mask mandate in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, and how businesses are reacting, plus where does the Panthers’ Christian McCaffrey rank among NFL players.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, August 16, 2021, including the latest on the coronavirus, education and politics.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, August 10, including the latest on COVID-19, Charlotte City Council and courts.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, August 9, 2021, including the latest on the coronavirus and crime in the North Carolina mountains.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for August 6, 2021, including a new medical marijuana approval, information on COVID vaccines and the latest on Charlotte's effort to pass a nondiscrimination ordinance.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, August 5, including news about Myers Park High School, COVID eviction relief, and changes at Charlotte’s airport.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, August 4, including news about COVID-19 in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, a controversial remark by a local school board member, and the latest from the Hornets and Panthers.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, August 3, including news about the 1,000th death due to COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County, mask requirements at Lowe's and Duke Energy, and a Charlotte Olympian hoping to win a medal tonight.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Monday, August 2, 2021, including the latest on the coronavirus, sports and business.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Friday, July 30, including the latest on mask mandates, new COVID cases and the heat wave.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, July 29, 2021, including news about a mask requirements in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, NBA Draft night for the Charlotte Hornets, and the Carolina Panthers training camp.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, July 28, 2021, including news about a heat wave in Charlotte, new CDC guidance on masks, and the Carolina Panthers arrive at training camp.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, July 27, 2021, including news about a new proposal for a nondiscrimination ordinance in Charlotte, vaccine requirements for some Mecklenburg health workers, and a lookahead to Panthers training camp and the Hornets draft night.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for July 26, 2021, including the latest on the Olympics, coronavirus and education.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, July 23, 2021, including news about vaccine requirements for employees at Charlotte's two major hospital systems, the return of the Rolling Stones this fall, and American Airlines' expansion plans.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, July 22, 2021, including news about a smoke around Charlotte from wildfires out West, new mask guidelines for North Carolina schools, and fun at Carowinds.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, July 21, 2021, including news about a West Nile virus warning for Mecklenburg County, a new office tower planned in midtown Charlotte, and what hospitals say about the delta variant in Charlotte.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, July 20, 2021, including news about the sewage spill in the Catawba River, a big lottery win for a Charlotte resident, and a former Panthers wide receiver calls it a career.

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The top headlines for the Charlotte Observer for July 19, 2021, with the latest on UNC system politics, college basketball and that US News Best Places ranking.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, July 16, 2021, including news about the vaccine rates in North Carolina counties won by Donald Trump last year, a million-dollar vaccine winner in the Charlotte area, and a couple of big moves on NASCAR teams.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, July 15, 2021, including news about the renaming of a Charlotte high school, new crime statistics, and an extension for a NASCAR star.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday July 14, 2021, including news about a major economic development for the Charlotte area, masks in public schools and US Olympian Anna Cockrell.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday July 13, 2021, including news about the COVID vaccination rates in Mecklenburg County, how one family hopes its tragedy can help sway others to get vaccinated, and a new hospital for the Lake Norman area.

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Good morning. It’s Monday, July 12. Here are the top headlines from The Charlotte Observer.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, July 9, 2021, including news about another disruption on an American Airlines flight, a new entertainment venue in Pineville, and a new college basketball event coming to Charlotte.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, July 8, 2021, including news about the tropical weather system known as Elsa, a longtime TV meteorologist retires, and Mecklenburg County releases millions to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, July 7, 2021, including news about a new CEO for Belk department stores, a new coach for Charlotte’s MLS expansion club, and restaurant openings and another closing.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for July 6, 2021, including the latest on crime, health and education.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, July 2, 2021, including news on the Charlotte mayor a new casino in North Carolina, and Fourth of July fireworks in the region.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, July 1, 2021, including news on airport congestion at Charlotte Douglas, a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer charged with assault, and training camp info for the Carolina Panthers.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, June 30, 2021, including news on the decision not to file charges against a deputy US marshal, July Fourth holiday weekend activities, and a new casino opening in North Carolina.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, June 29, 2021, including news about the closing of Zack’s, another longtime Charlotte restaurant; a possible Republican budget cut in the Mecklenburg DA's office; and an exclusive interview with retired Panthers tight end Greg Olsen.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for June 28, 2021, including the latest on courts, sports and the coronavirus.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, June 25, 2021, including news about the police department’s new customer service approach, campus safety concerns at Myers Park High School, and a rate increase for parking at Charlotte's airport.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, June 24, 2021, including news about the new Memorial Stadium near uptown, a big concert announcement for another Charlotte stadium, and changes for NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Jeff Gordon.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, June 23, 2021, including news about a high school mascot deemed offensive, another death at the Mecklenburg County jail, and where the Hornets will pick in the NBA draft.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, June 22, 2021, including news about a growth plan for the city, American Airlines cancellations and the Hornets and the NBA draft lottery.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for June 21, 2021, including the latest on business, politics and the coronavirus.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, June 18, 2021, including news about a popular restaurant closing while another one returns, Fathers Day and Juneteenth events, and the closing of Historic Latta Plantation.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, June 17, 2021, including news about Juneteenth weekend, a nondiscrimination ordinance proposal, and the Hornets LaMelo Ball winning NBA Rookie of the Year.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, June 16, 2021, including the latest on affordable housing in Charlotte, jobs coming to the region, and the appearance of a Carolina Panthers player at minicamp.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, June 15, 2021, including the latest on the Charlotte City Council budget, the Scripps National Spelling bee, and the return of a former Carolina Panthers great - sort of.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for June 14, 2021, including the latest on coronavirus, crime and sports.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, June 11, 2021, including the latest on a North Carolina vaccination lottery and other incentives, local arts funding and a new solar plant in the Charlotte area.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer on June 10, 2021, including reaction from elected leaders on talk of a new NFL stadium, business news, and new details from an investigation into blue collar workers dying from COVID-19.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for June 9, 2021, including the latest comments from Panthers owner David Tepper on a new stadium and how Trump's endorsement affects Pat McCrory in the US Senate race.

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The top headlines for Charlotte, North Carolina on June 8, 2021, including news of a jail employee charged with sexual assault, the latest on controversial school district funding and an upcoming Black Film Festival in our city.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for June 7, 2021, including the latest on politics, sports and COVID-19.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, June 4, 2021, including the latest on speeding, covid-19 vaccine incentives, and retirements for Duke basketball and the Carolina Panthers.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, June 3, 2021, including the latest on Charlotte Hornets beat writer Rick Bonnell, a threat of severe weather in the Charlotte area, and Coach K retiring at Duke.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, June 2, 2021, including the latest on a health care service provider for Mecklenburg County, Charlotte rapper DaBaby's talks with Florida police, and TopGolf's second location in the city.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for June 1, 2021, including the latest on the business, education and sports.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, May 28, 2021, including the latest on hot weather in Charlotte, new jobs coming to Charlotte, and the return of hockey to the Queen City.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, May 27, 2021, including updates on the hot weather in Charlotte, a sudden loss for the Observer, and NASCAR returns to town for the Coca-Cola 600.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, May 26, 2021, including the latest on Memorial Day travel, the Carolina Panthers and new jobs coming to Charlotte.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, May 25, 2021, including the latest on the heat wave in Charlotte, the death of a 4-year-old girl, and the Carolina Panthers.

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Good morning. It’s Monday, May 24. This is your briefing from The Charlotte Observer.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, May 21, 2021, including the latest on a heat wave in Charlotte, perks offered by employers during a labor shortage, and the Charlotte Hornets' end-of-season recap.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, May 20, 2021, including the latest on the weather, the Charlotte City Council, and an indictment involving South Mecklenburg High School boosters.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, May 19, 2021, including the latest on Charlotte development, COVID vaccines, and the Charlotte Hornets.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, May 18, 2021, including the latest on Duke Energy, COVID rates in Mecklenburg County, and the Charlotte Hornets.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for May 17, 2021, including the latest on business, the coronavirus and politics.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, May 14, 2021, including the latest on the mask mandate in North Carolina, gas shortages in Charlotte, reported cases of price gouging at the gas pumps.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, May 13, 2021, including the latest on the gas shortages, the impact on small businesses and the Carolina Panthers NFL schedule.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, May 12, 2021, including the latest on gas lines, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and Mecklenburg County politics.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for May 11, 2021, including Carowinds delaying reopening its water park, Theatre Charlotte detailing plans to return after a fire and a new home on the radio for the "Bob & Sheri Show."

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for May 10, 2021, including the latest on transportation, education and sports.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, May 7, 2021, including the Mecklenburg County budget proposal, a police crackdown on street racing, and an exclusive interview with Hornets star Gordon Hayward.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, May 5, 2021, including today’s weather forecast, COVID-19 vaccines in North Carolina and the latest hit to the Hornets.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, May 6, 2021, including changes in North Carolina's population, possible raises for Charlotte's mayor and city council, and a ticket sales for Carolina Panthers home games.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, May 4, 2021, including the latest on severe weather in the Charlotte area, a proposal for arts funding, and opening night for Charlotte Knights baseball.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for May 3, 2021, including the latest on crime, politics and dining.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, April 30, 2021, including the latest on COVID restrictions in Mecklenburg County, the deadly standoff in Western North Carolina and the Carolina Panthers and NFL draft.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, April 29, 2021, including the latest on COVID restrictions in North Carolina, the Andrew Brown shooting and the Carolina Panthers and NFL draft.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, April 28, 2021, including the latest on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools budget, the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine, and the PGA Tour stop at Quail Hollow in Charlotte.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, April 27, 2021, including the latest on the Census in North Carolina, a plan to buy 18 electric buses in Charlotte, and the Hornets.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for April 26, 2021, including the latest on crime, music and food.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for April 23rd, including the latest on breweries with vaccine events, the effort to stop homelessness in Mecklenburg County, and more.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, April 22, 2021, including the latest on COVID restrictions in North Carolina, the deaths of three former residents of a homeless tent encampment, and a possible new number for a Carolina Panthers receiver.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, April 21, 2021, including the latest on local reaction to the Derek Chauvin guilty verdict, COVID-19 vaccines in Mecklenburg County and an update on Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball's injury.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, April 20, 2021, including the latest on the the 50th anniversary of a landmark Supreme Court school case, the Derek Chauvin murder trial for the death of George Floyd, and coronavirus cases in Mecklenburg ZIP codes

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for April 19, 2021, including the latest on politics and the environment.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, April 16, 2021, including a dire warning after two transgender women are shot dead in Charlotte hotel rooms, a settlement in a tragic restaurant accident that killed a boy, and a first look at what Charlotte soccer fans can see next year.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, April 15, 2021, including the latest on the death of a Union County school teacher, former North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory and the US Senate race, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, April 14, 2021, including the latest on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Charlotte arts funding, and a major donation for the YMCA.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, April 13, 2021, including the latest on Bob and Sheri, new Amazon jobs for the Charlotte area, and spring festivals.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for April 12, 2021, including the latest on the coronavirus, business and crime.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for April 9, 2021 including the latest on COVID-19 vaccines and the mass shooting in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for April 7, 2021, including the latest on vaccine related questions, a police lawsuit and a big gift to UNCC

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, April 6, 2021, including the latest on a new quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, coronavirus cases in Mecklenburg County and the North Carolina Tarheels' new men's basketball coach.

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Good morning. It’s Monday, April 5. This is your briefing from The Charlotte Observer.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for April 2, 2021, including updates on Roy Williams retiring as North Carolina men's basketball coach, coronavirus levels in Mecklenburg County, and Amtrak's proposed new routes for Charlotte.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Thursday, April 1, 2021, including updates on freezing temperatures for the Charlotte area, Holy Week services during the pandemic, and the sale of a long-vacant lot in Dilworth.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, March 31, 2021, including updates on Robinhood's expansion into Charlotte, COVID-19 cases at an area school, and a 17th game for the Carolina Panthers.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, March 30, 2021, including updates on COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Mecklenburg County, fintech firm Robinhood's expansion plans, and the reopening of movie theaters in North Carolina.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for March 29, 2021, including the latest on the coronavirus, politics and sports.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Thursday, March 25, 2021, including the latest on the site for a medical school in Charlotte, the US marshal shooting at a gas station, and a Panthers fan favorite heading to Buffalo.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Friday, March 26, 2021, including the latest on coronavirus vaccines in North Carolina, a new casino getting federal approval, and business news.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, March 24, 2021, including the latest on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, coronavirus restrictions being eased in North Carolina, and the fatal shooting of a man by a deputy US marshal.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, March 23, 2021, including updates on Duke Energy shrinking its real estate holdings, a drop in COVID 19 case rates, and the playoff-contending Hornets and the loss of LaMelo Ball.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for March 22, 2021, including the latest on politics, the coronavirus and sports.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Friday, March 19, 2021, including updates on COVID-19 vaccines in the Charlotte area, food truck owners opening a restaurant, and the latest on Panthers free-agent moves.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Thursday, March 18, 2021, include updates on severe weather for the Charlotte region, the local housing market, and more jobs coming to the area.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, March 17, 2021, includine updates on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in North Carolina, development news in south Charlotte, and a major blow coming to United Way agencies.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, March 16, 2021, including updates on COVID-19 in Charlotte, crime in the city and American Airlines' new route to the West.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for March 15, 2021, including the latest on the coronavirus, education and the courts.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Friday, March 12, 2021, including updates on COVID-19 vaccines for more North Carolina residents, proms and spring break for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, and two Carolina Panthers retirements.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Thursday, March 11, 2021, including updates on school reopening plans in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, a new purpose for a shuttered University City hotel, and the Hornets return to action.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, March 10, 2021, including updates on the COVID-19 testing in Mecklenburg County, a county commissioner's experience inside a Walmart during a shooting, and the Carolina Panthers.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, March 9, 2021, include news on business development in Lower South End, an immersive Vincent Van Gogh exhibit, and Midwest pizza coming to a former iconic ice cream shop in Charlotte.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for March 8, 2021, including the latest on criminal justice, politics and education.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer, including updates on a Black-owned barbershop at an upscale Charlotte mall, COVID-19 vaccines, and the Carolina Panthers.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer including updates on the ethics complaints against the Charlotte City Council, business news on two local favorites, and the Charlotte Hornets' final road game before the All-Star break.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, March 3, 2021, including updates on COVID-19 vaccine rollout in North Carolina, a Black-owned barbershop in SouthPark, and ticket sales to see LaMelo Ball and the Hornets in person.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, March 2, 2021, including news on a new COVID-19 vaccine, a new date for the Garth Brooks concert, and the exclusive behind the Saturday Night Live sketch about Charlotte.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for March 1, 2021, including the latest on politics, education and COVID.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Friday, February 26, 2021, including the latest on COVID-19 vaccines, pandemic-related restrictions at county parks, and high school football.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Thursday, February 25, 2021, including updaetes on COVID-19 restrictions for Charlotte bars and restaurants, layoffs and a contract extension at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, a new schedule for the Hornets, and love during the pandemic.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, February 24, 2021, including updates on Belk, the Arts & Science Council, Wells Fargo, and the Charlotte Hornets.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for February 22, 2021, including the latest on COVID-19, crime and politics.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Friday, February 19, 2021, including updates on a dispute over a homeless camp in uptown, theater productions coming to Charlotte, and Dole merging with a company in Ireland.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer newsroom, including the latest on the weather, politics and local news.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, February 17, 2021, including updates on wintry weather for the Charlotte area, a homeless tent encampment, and the Hornets and COVID-19 concerns.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for February 16, 2021, including the latest on politics, the coronavirus and sports.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for February 15, 2021, including the latest on politics, education, and the coronavirus.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Friday, February 12, 2021, including the latest on death threats against President Joe Biden, economic development in uptown Charlotte and disparities in coronavirus vaccine distribution.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Thursday, February 11, 2021, including updates on coronavirus vaccines in Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and the future of an iconic hamburger and ice cream restaurant.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, February 10, 2021, including updates on renaming streets, a COVID vaccine event, and small businesses.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, February 9, 2021, including updates on the coronavirus vaccine in North Carolina, COVID-19 shots for essential workers, and LaMelo Ball and the Hornets.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for February 8, 2021, including the latest on education, politics and the coronavirus.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Friday, February 5, 2021, includine the latest on coronavirus vaccines in Mecklenburg County, the Charlotte City Council and things to do this weekend.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, February 4, 2021, including updates on COVID-19 in Charlotte, The Weeknd world tour, and high natural gas bills.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, February 3, 2021, including the latest on COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County, the reopening of schools in North Carolina, and LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets.

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The top headlines for the Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, February 2, 2021, including the latest on the Charlotte City Council, COVID-19 in the Charlotte area and Lamelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for February 1, 2021, including the latest on the coronavirus, vaccines and politics.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, January 29, 2021, including the latest on Covid-19 in Mecklenburg County, Carowinds, and the attack on the US Capitol.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Thursday, January 28th, 2021, including the latest on coronavirus restrictions in North Carolina, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, and the Charlotte City Council.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, January 27, 2021, including the latest on Belk bankruptcy, coronavirus in the Charlotte area, and the US Senate race in North Carolina for 2022.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, January 26, 2021, including the latest on Duke Energy coal ash cleanup, store closings due to COVID-19, and the Carolina Panthers.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for January 25, 2021, including the latest on the coronavirus, politics and music.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Friday, January 22nd, 2021, including the latest coronavirus in Charlotte, business development in the city, and the Carolina Panthers.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Thursday, January 21, 2021, including the latest on the Biden-Harris inauguration, Donald Trump pardons, and the Carolina Panthers.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, January 20th, 2021, including the latest on COVID-19 in the Charlotte area, the presidential inauguration, and business news.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer, including the latest on MLK Day events, college sports, and more problems for North Carolina bars.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for January 18, 2021, including the latest on the coronavirus, vaccines and politics.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for January 15th, including the latest on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools plans for remote learning, mass vaccination operations and major changes to the NC vaccine roll-out plan.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for Thursday, January 14th, 2021, including the latest on the Trump impeachment, coronavirus and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, January 13th, 2021, including the latest on the coronavirus, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, economic development and the Charlotte Hornets.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, January 12th, 2021, including the latest on Charlotte City Council, the COVID-19 vaccine and the Carolina Panthers.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for January 11, 2021, including the latest on the coronavirus, politics and education.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Friday, January 8, 2021, including the latest on the 2020 presidential election, the US Capitol riots and the coronavirus in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Thursday, January 7th, 2021, including the latest on violence at the US Capitol, COVID-19 vaccines, and Empty Stocking Fund donations.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Wednesday, January 6, 2021, including the latest on COVID-19 cases and coronavirus vaccines in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, the city's first homicide of the year, and a former Carolina Panthers linebacker.

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The top headlines from The Charlotte Observer for Tuesday, January 5, 2021, including the latest on COVID-19 vaccines in Mecklenburg County, the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Checkers.

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The top headlines from the Charlotte Observer for January 4, 2021, including the latest on coronavirus cases and projections, business and crime.

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Good morning. It’s Wednesday, December 30th. I’m Moneen Daley with your update for The Charlotte Observer. After a cloudy start today, the Charlotte area should see rain trickle in, mainly after 4 pm. The high will also be around 41 degrees. Tonight, there will be patchy fog and more rain with a low around 39. As for New Year’s Eve, don’t count on ringing in the new year with great weather. More clouds and showers are in the forecast for tomorrow.

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Good morning. It’s Tuesday, December 29th. I’m Lucas Dixon with your update for The Charlotte Observer. The sun and warmer weather will stick around for another day, so expect a high near 52 degrees. Tonight, it will be partly cold with a low around 31. Then, tomorrow, there’s a 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4 pm, with a high near 43.

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Good morning. It’s Monday, December 28th. This is your briefing from Lucas Dixon for The Charlotte Observer. The weather will warm up today, with a high of 58 and a low around 35 overnight and with little to no chance of rain. Look for that mild weather to continue into tomorrow as well. In our top story: North Carolina passed a milestone over the weekend with half a million coronavirus cases. The state added more than 100,000 new cases in just 18 days to reach the 500,000 mark.