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Audience growth, newsletters for The Charlotte Observer. Appalachian State Alumna. Chronically online. πŸ“Charlotte, NC #ReadLocal

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Endorsements: Our choices in Charlotte City Council district primaries Endorsements: Our choices in Charlotte City Council district primaries

Endorsements: Our choices in Charlotte City Council district primaries

26.08.2025 02:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2 new historic landmarks designated in Charlotte. Here’s where The Charlotte homes are considered architecturally and historically significant.

The Charlotte homes are considered architecturally and historically significant.

26.08.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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150 tickets available again to see Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in Charlotte Tickets to the sold-out talk became available after Ticketmaster canceled ones purchased by scalpers, bots, other β€œillegitimate sources.”

Tickets to the sold-out talk became available after Ticketmaster canceled ones purchased by scalpers, bots, other β€œillegitimate sources.”

26.08.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Early voting starts tomorrow in the #Charlotte primary election. Here's where you can cast your vote before Sept. 9 ⬇️

πŸ—³οΈ See our voter guide here: bit.ly/45YkyBc

20.08.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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🏈 They weren’t just star athletes. In 2015, the Carolina Panthers were superheroes.

That team β€” led by Cam Newton, Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis and others β€” brought the Carolinas together with its heart.

πŸ”— β€˜SUPER MEN’ Part 4 is live now.
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

17.07.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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These are the states Kentuckians are moving to the most, Census data shows Where are Kentucky residents moving to in the greatest numbers? We breakdown the top 10 states.

Where are Kentucky residents moving to in the greatest numbers? We breakdown the top 10 states.

17.07.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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University of Virginia President Resigns Under Pressure From Trump Administration

Wow: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/u...

27.06.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cotham transit bill clears key NC Senate vote. When will passage be official? Local leaders hope to put a referendum to up Mecklenburg’s sales tax on the ballot as soon as November.

Charlotte’s efforts to overhaul the region’s transportation system took a major step forward Wednesday when a bill that previously cleared the North Carolina House passed the Senate. #clt #transportation #ncpol

What we know about next steps: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

25.06.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The man suspected of shooting two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses in their homes in what officials describe as politically motivated attacks was arrested and charged Sunday evening after a sprawling manhunt involving more than 100 officers. wapo.st/3FFrkBL

16.06.2025 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 8873    πŸ” 1504    πŸ’¬ 433    πŸ“Œ 109
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"Donald Trump has got to go"

#Charlotte crowds marched in the streets during a 'No Kings' protest, one of many happening in the country against President Donald #Trump Saturday.

πŸŽ₯: Briah Lumpkins, Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Lila Turner

#ncpol #protest #northcarolina

14.06.2025 17:16 β€” πŸ‘ 95    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Love the Charlotte food scene? πŸ• We want to hear from you. Take this survey to help inform future coverage in The Charlotte Observer: iter.ly/pucp2

12.06.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Rigged’? ICE agents are arresting people at Charlotte’s immigration court It’s happening in Charlotte and around the country as the Trump administration seeks to deport people.

Federal agents are arresting people at Charlotte’s immigration court, raising concerns about basic fairness in the legal system. #ice #clt #ncpol

More from @oehrli.bsky.social: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

12.06.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The number of people living on the street in Mecklenburg County has reached an all-time high. And that includes families with children, according to data collected from the county’s annual survey of the homeless population. #clt

Read more: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...

09.06.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy 50th Anniversary to Jockey’s Ridge State Park, one of the most visited parks in North Carolina’s park system, and home to the largest active sand dune system in the eastern U.S.! It was great to celebrate and explore with Anna and Adam this weekend.

08.06.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 394    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 1
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Hickory neighbors describe chaos after deadly shooting as victims fled party A teenager ran to a home on nearby Winding Oak Drive to bang on the door and ask for help after running through a yard.

β€œYesterday, I think everybody was close-doored, myself included, and blinds drawn, and just staying in. It’s still unresolved, so we don’t know what’s going on.” #charlotte #nc

#Hickory neighbors react to deadly #shooting: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

✍️: @jeff-a-chamer.bsky.social

03.06.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Charlotte’s top cookie spots: Which local bakery do you think has the best? Calling all cookie lovers! Where is your go-to spot to satisfy your sweet tooth?

πŸͺCalling all cookie lovers! Where is your go-to spot to satisfy your sweet tooth?

www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

02.06.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Authorities are investigating a mass shooting that happened Sunday morning during a house party near #Hickory, where more than 80 shots were fired, killing one person & injuring 11 others.

The FBI has announced a $15,000 reward for information.

Read more: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

02.06.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ICE activity in the #Charlotte area spiked last week, according to Carolina Migrant Network.

Joanna Martinez says her father, a devoted father of 11 was detained by ICE on May 14. Now, the family pleads for justice.

Read more: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

πŸŽ₯: Khadejeh Nikouyeh

19.05.2025 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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JUST IN: The Chicago arrest of the #Dilworth man whose home exploded May 2 came at the city’s Union Station after he arrived by Amtrak, according to new details in a warrant. #charlotte

More from @jeff-a-chamer.bsky.social: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

πŸ“Ή: @emilybroyles.bsky.social

14.05.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Video taken by parent shows ICE near #Charlotte Spanish immersion magnet school.

Here's the latest on the apparent arrest of a parent, from @oehrli.bsky.social: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/e...

#nced #ncpol #charlotte #ice

13.05.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
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N&O, Charlotte Observer named Pulitzer Prize finalists for Helene coverage The Associated Press and The Washington Post were also finalists in the category.

🧡 The Charlotte Observer and The News & Observer were honored as a Pulitzer Prize finalist for their joint coverage of Hurricane Helene and the aftermath in NC. The Associated Press and The Washington Post were also finalists.

www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...

05.05.2025 20:57 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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#NFL DRAFT DAY 2: The #Panthers have traded up to the 51st overall pick to select Texas A&M pass rusher Nic Scourton.

More from @mikekayefootball.bsky.social: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

26.04.2025 00:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Local Catholics held a Mass for Pope Francis on Wednesday in #Huntersville, joining much of the world in remembering a religious leader who often spoke out for the disadvantaged.

✍️ by @oehrli.bsky.social: www.charlotteobserver.com/living/relig...

πŸ“Έ: Jeff Siner

24.04.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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JUST IN: #Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested someone at the county courthouse Wednesday. #clt #ice

What we know from @oehrli.bsky.social: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

24.04.2025 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Bishop Michael Martin announced Monday that the public is invited to join Catholics in remembering Pope Francis from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Western North Carolina churches across the Diocese of #Charlotte. #popefrancis

Read more: www.charlotteobserver.com/living/relig...

21.04.2025 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Long Way to Go: Conversations on North Carolina’s Helene Recovery YouTube video by The Charlotte Observer

🎬 WE'RE LIVE: Join our conversation with McClatchy Media sister paper @newsobserver.com on Hurricane #Helene & the long road to recovery until 8 p.m. #northcarolina #wnc

Talk to us here: www.youtube.com/live/9fdWcN5...

10.04.2025 23:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Supreme Court Sides With Wrongly Deported Migrant A trial judge had ordered the Trump administration to take steps to return the migrant, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, from a notorious prison in El Salvador.

Breaking News: The Supreme Court instructed the government to take steps to return a Salvadoran migrant it had wrongly deported to a prison in El Salvador.

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What Carolinians can do about our changing climate. Charlotte summit will offer ways. β€œNo matter what your beliefs are on the science of climate, you can’t deny what you see happening with your own eyes.”

What Carolinians can do about our changing climate. Charlotte summit will offer ways. | By @jmarusak.bsky.social

Read more at: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/weather...

07.04.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gigi Bryant wrote to UConn after its Final Four loss in 2017.

After the Huskies' championship win on Sunday, Vanessa Bryant revived Gianna's special message.

"When you think you can't, UConn." πŸ’™β€οΈ

07.04.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 184    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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ICYMI: Thousands protested against the #Trump administration & #ElonMusk this past weekend at Charlotte's "Hands Off" protest. #ncgov #ncpol #clt

πŸ“Έ: John D. Simmons

More from @oehrli.bsky.social: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...

07.04.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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