The Charlotte Observer (Sunday) - 31 Aug 2025
THE COST OF A GOOD DEFENSE
After NC pastor’s heart failed, he walked – in extraordinary ways – to a new one
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Gordon says Darlington and Southern 500 are the soul of NASCAR.
Oral minoxidil restored woman’s hair
Trash pickups change for Labor Day. Schedules for Charlotte, Mecklenburg towns
CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS
RAMP UP SPENDING ON CONGRESSIONAL LOBBYING UNDER TRUMP
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HOW MUCH ARE NC UNIVERSITIES SPENDING ON DC LOBBYING? SEE THE MONEY IN 5 CHARTS
Charlotte nonprofit hosts town halls toward community-led agenda ahead of elections
At Annunciation Church, terror and heroism during attack
Trump cancels Kamala Harris’ Secret Service protection
Are Costco, Target, liquor stores open on Labor Day? List of Charlotte closures
NC Supreme Court cements cigarette maker Philip Morris’ $340,000 tax bill
UNC Charlotte freezes hiring for “non-essential” roles, cuts device stipend
The FDA changed who can get COVID vaccines. Here’s who’s still eligible in NC
PASTOR
Why are NC flags flying at half-staff this week? What to know
Live roach in Charlotte restaurant meat slicer: Sanitation scores (Aug. 29)
RFK Jr. ousts director, taps top health aide to lead CDC
Lawyers seek gag order in Abrego Garcia case
New drama series ‘The Runarounds’ about a real-life NC rock band streaming soon
US government cracks down on organ transplant system
Medicare will require prior approval for certain procedures
Crisis over Trump ally chills New Jersey’s federal courts
Gaza neighborhood Zeitoun a wasteland, satellite images show
California eggs linked to salmonella outbreak
Board rejects plans for Lake Norman-area subdivisions
Man sues city, others he says wrongfully imprisoned him
NC woman sues Lyft after she says driver raped her in Charlotte
How to enjoy a layover at Charlotte’s airport, from live music to local eats
American Airlines unveils plans for VIP ‘Flagship’ lounge at Charlotte’s airport
Affidavit says victim, suspect in Charlotte light rail stabbing did not interact
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Cause of death revealed for retired Rock Hill Police Lt. Larry Vaughan
Judge orders new federal trial in Tyre Nichols case
Suit: ChatGPT led teen into ‘hopeless place’ before he died
Rep. Tricia Cotham says ‘serious complications’ require surgery, temporary absence
AI spending frenzy props up the real economy, too
Europe is spending on defense. Will that help its economy?
Lafufus, fake Labubu dolls, raise safety alarms, spawn raids
Why an uptown Charlotte office tower sold for less than half its prior price
Mecklenburg County tops state tourism ranks. Inside the record-breaking numbers
Claire’s is closing two Charlotte area stores while grappling with bankruptcy
Charlotte City Council absences double over decade
Two children killed, 17 injured in shooting at Catholic school Mass
Hegseth authorizes National Guard to carry guns in D.C.
Trump fires Fed Reserve board member Cook
FBI searches home of former Trump adviser John Bolton
Charlotte leaders demand transit safety action
Charlotte ICE official defends controversial arrest tactics
Planning board approves data center on NC farmland
State Department to vet all 55M U.S. visa holders
Judge blocks Salvadoran immigrant’s deportation to Uganda
Spectrum Center completes $245M renovation
UNC Charlotte freezes hiring, cuts tech stipends
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THIS WEEK IN PHOTOS
Former CDC Director Mandy Cohen on the agency’s chaos: ‘I am very worried’
Republicans are pouncing on Charlotte’s light rail stabbing. How leaders should respond
CHARLOTTE BUGS
REDUCING CRIME
FRIDAY NIGHTS
OCCUPYING CITIES
REPUBLICAN SOCIALIST?
Local control over police is a check on executive power
Artificial intelligence won’t take all of our jobs away
Biometric privacy laws must evolve with the times
HEART AND SOUL
Trip to Africa may help Charles Lee bring success to Hornets
Five major takeaways from Panthers GM
COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS BACK
NC State puts 2024 in the past with season-opening win over ECU
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Report: Colts hid late owner Irsay’s drug relapse
NFL relaxes some of the rules for Brady this season
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Luke Kuechly has a rookie story that this Carolina Panthers LB can relate to
PANTHERS
Bill Belichick makes first UNC radio show appearance. How long did he stay?
By trading Parsons to Packers, Jones violated his own rules
The National League has one .300 hitter. What’s up with that?
QBs step into primetime spotlight for Miami, Notre Dame
Reports: Rangers SS Seager set for appendectomy
Legal NFL betting expected to reach $30B this season
From NASCAR to UNC: How Steve Newmark plans to steer UNC athletics into new era
GORDON
LEE
Tennessee awards coach Barnes lifetime contract
Harriet Austin Jenkins August 10, 1934 - August 22, 2025
IndyCar may be exploring a DC street race
Charlotte, North Carolina
Kate Middleton’s return to spotlight a balance of family and royal duties
Novak, 92, has no regrets about leaving Hollywood almost 60 years ago
The Monkees’ Dolenz celebrates song that changed band’s history
David Cassidy’s children pay tribute to late father at event where he grew up
Secretariat's Triple Crown jockey dies at 84
Pulitzer-nominated poet, mother to Allen and Rashad dies at 102
‘Caught in Providence’ judge dies at 88
Former Mastodon guitarist dies in crash at 51
A look inside the ‘Hunting Wives’ house in Lake Norman
Artists have lifeline as Gettys Center sale efforts continue
Will ‘The Hunting Wives’ return for a 2nd season?
International party a toast to ‘puzzle-making tomfoolery’
HUNTING WIVES
ARTISTS
FEATURED EVENTS IN THE CHARLOTTE AREA
Does filming strain put people at ‘Jeopardy!’ of losing?
RESTAURANT HEALTH INSPECTIONS
Pastor tried to endorse from the pulpit, but he quit instead
New ‘Deadwood’ busts some myths, confirms others
Ways to enjoy fries without the blood sugar spike
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLERS
Deadwood: Gold, Guns, and Greed in the American West
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Stephen Shore started taking photos at age 8 and never stopped
Fewer people are reading books for fun, study finds
Step inside this SoCal spot filled with dapper puppets in a fantasy forest
Making beer soft serve: ‘This can’t be that easy’
So you touched poison ivy. Now what?
How do I handle summer pests?
9 myths about home equity: What people often get wrong
Is today’s self-help teaching everyone to be a jerk?
For some, financial stability comes before romance
Surprising ways healthy heart habits benefit your whole body
Strategies for calming back-to-school anxiety
Heart groups issue new guidelines for blood pressure treatment
Happier childhoods lead to fewer eating disorders, study finds
A 45-minute workout to train for everyday life
If your smartwatch says you have a high heart rate, this is the first thing to check
Researchers suggest conch shell blowing as sleep apnea treatment
For many people, fitness and running clubs have become a post-pandemic social oasis
Tight blood pressure control called healthy, cost-effective
Say farewell to the AI bubble, and get ready for the crash
If you’ll pay $800 to get a credit card, you’re in demand
Sideline side hustle: High school sports power a thriving gig economy
AI travel tools are everywhere. Are they any good?
Jim Rossman: Would you like to try iOS 26 early?
Tech review: New accessories for your desktop or travel bag from Seenda
Gadgets: Portable massager
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