Many say the Queen City doesn’t have a singular gay neighborhood, but rather a few gay-centric spots.

A Charlotte law firm has dropped American Log Homes, the NC company revealed in an Observer investigation last month to have taken tens of thousands from customers nationwide for undelivered log cabin kits. Customers are owed millions, the firm says. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/busines...

It comes by mail now if you want a paper, but once upon a time …

Previously exiled federal inmates could be coming back to Charlotte jails — potentially bringing millions of dollars with them.

CATS bus drivers get assaulted at a rate three times higher than the national average. Former bus drivers described lax security, slow responses to calls for help, and little to no support from management.

Charlotte offered $100k to help immigrant families who couldn't work during the Border Patrol raids. 1,700 calls came from people needing help. But no one got any city money because the city required documented status. Story by La Noticia: Read more at: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Revenge Plan www.nytimes.com/2026/05/20/p...

Half a million in Charlotte taxpayer dollars went toward fighting a discrimination lawsuit filed by the police chief’s husband.

Something different for your news cycle: A nice story about a man who made people happy selling hot dogs at his restaurant in South Carolina | By Andrew Dys of The Herald in Rock Hill, S.C. www.heraldonline.com/news/local/a...

An NC company left dozens nationwide out of nearly $2 million they paid for log home kits when it abruptly closed in January. Customers have been told the business has little assets to repay them, despite taking payments weeks before shuttering. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/busines...

ICE agent charged with two felonies for allegedly pointing gun at motorists during surge (Gift article) www.startribune.com/ice-agent-ch...

Lady Bird Johnson drew a big crowd in 1964 at Trade and Tryon in Charlotte. Book review by @jmarusak.bsky.social (Gift article): www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

A tanker exploded this week in Mooresville, NC. The company that owned it has a history of leaks, inappropriately storing toxic chemicals and inadequate emergency planning. @lisasorg.bsky.social published an investigation in March on Brenntag's Durham plant, too, linked in my story.

Police said he killed a man on a front porch in Charlotte last August. But more than six months later, David Graves walked out of jail. No trial. No bond. No plea agreement. - For at @charlotteobserver.com: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

Court filings reveal that DeCarlos Brown Jr. is "incapable to proceed" with state hearings on the Charlotte light rail stabbing death of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska. For @charlotteobserver.com: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

Mooresville board asks Mayor Chris Carney to resign over late-night encounter Read my updates at: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

Immigrant rights group calls on Mecklenburg, N.C., officials to act after ICE arrest at public health clinic (Gift link) | By @oehrli.bsky.social www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

‘Where’s my dad?’ girls ask after ICE arrests man outside Charlotte health office | By @oehrli.bsky.social www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...

It happened in early March and has left the family without income and at risk of losing their housing, an advocacy group said.

Uh oh I’m the editor. @nclocal.bsky.social @ncopengov.org @juliacoin.bsky.social

I found a Rainbow Bridge on a wooded trail outside Charlotte www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

Usually, coming together for the Persian New Year is joyful. This year, a pall of sadness permeated instead.

In an ongoing investigation, The Charlotte Observer is examining the health care system in North Carolina, particularly the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. Have a tip about fraud, abuse or poor patient care? Let us know here: bit.ly/4sgfrFj

A Trump-appointed federal prosecutor wants to drop the last charge against a Charlotte man who photographed ICE | By @juliacoin.bsky.social www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

He reportedly told federal agents to look at his REAL ID, but they ignored him before finally doing so and seeing he was a citizen.

The plant manager at Silfab Solar suggested the plant wants to reopen today, but an S.C. senator said the state would fight that.

Some fine writing and reporting from @juliacoin.bsky.social about a now-retired prosecutor in Charlotte: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

Jail abolitionist set to become judge in Charlotte after close win over incumbent www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

Kash Patel’s latest firings ousted agents with expertise in Iran www.ms.now/news/kash-pa...

Greg Bovino, other federal agents investigated for Operation Metro Surge actions (Minnesota Star Tribune gift link) www.startribune.com/greg-bovino-...

A spokesperson for the Mecklenburg, N.C., Sheriff's Office said they're not assisting ICE, but it appears that they are, @juliacoin.bsky.social reports www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...

No time for goodbyes: ICE takes Charlotte man’s partner during random traffic stop | By @jeff-a-chamer.bsky.social www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

Pineville shop slammed for inclusive door signs. Then the owner responded. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/busines...

While much of the public outcry has focused on risks aboard Charlotte's light rail, serious assaults are much more likely to occur on buses than on trains, according to my analysis. Read all about it @charlotteobserver.com: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...

U.S. citizens arrested by Border Patrol in Charlotte file lawsuit to stop abuses | By @oehrli.bsky.social www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

Five people in N.C. who were either United States citizens or a visa holder were attacked or detained without probable cause, a lawsuit alleges.

@melissaoyler.bsky.social took a fun look at classic and now closed restaurants in Charlotte www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

Charlotte-area surgeon Dr. Timothy Ryan Heider has been sued for wrongful death or malpractice again and again, often settling out of court. But the surgeon is still operating. And data shows doctors like Heider face few consequences from regulators. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...

Drivers delivering food and water during the pandemic had boots placed on their trucks, had to pay $4,000, N.C. attorney general said.

Jackson frequented North Carolina and the Charlotte region throughout his life for conferences, church events and get-out-the-vote rallies.

ICE protesters turn their attention to private prison company in North Carolina (Gift link) www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

ICE Agents Menaced Minnesota Protesters at Their Homes, Filings Say www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...

60 degrees with winter light today in the city of York, South Carolina.

Border Patrol’s Bovino could come back to Charlotte - this time on witness stand www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

For Mecklenburg voters, elections will include US Senate, Congress, legislature and sheriff, among other races.

Everyone's been quoting the FTA about Charlotte's transit system having higher crime rates than the national average. But what does that really mean? And what's the source? I broke it down for you. @charlotteobserver.com www.charlotteobserver.com/article31463...

CMPD said officers followed policy before light rail stabbing. They didn’t. | By @juliacoin.bsky.social (Gift link) www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

They made a home in uptown, but a DHS visit went south. ‘They stole him.’ | By @oehrli.bsky.social for @charlotteobserver.com (Gift link) www.charlotteobserver.com/article31454...

Years before Iryna Zarutska’s fatal stabbing on a Blue Line train in Charlotte, the man charged with her murder was released two days after his minimum release date, according to state officials.

BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.