Which are the top boys’, girls’ high school basketball teams in North Carolina?
Six teams join the latest N.C. high school basketball rankings, including four new boys’ teams. There is a new No. 1 in one ...
If Democrats want to win voters, they should emulate these three in NC | Opinion
Observer readers comment on Democrats, school vouchers, immigration and ICE rules, Rep. Cotham’s comments, an S.C. Rep.’s ...
Who are NASCAR’s most popular drivers? Champions crowned at awards banquet in Charlotte
Chase Elliott remains the Most Popular Driver in NASCAR. It was a bounce-back season for Elliott, who won the Cup Series ...
With Charlotte 49ers football job open again, 7 predictions about Wilks, Poggi and more
Mike Hill, the Charlotte 49ers athletic director, fired his third football coach in six years Monday when he dismissed head ...
LaMelo Ball’s career night not enough. How Hornets’ star reacted to loss in Milwaukee
Charlotte’s point guard posted career highs in two different categories, but another key player got injured in Hornets’ ...
Charlotte’s Thanksgiving Eve Parade: Road closures, parking & how to watch from home
It’s almost time for the 78th annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade in uptown. Here’s what to know if you want to go.
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Inside the fight against the counterfeit goods market, and how you can purchase wisely
According to the Census quarterly retail e-commerce sales report, e-commerce accounted for roughly 16% of total retail sales in the U.S. during the second quarter of 2024. It marked a 6.6% ...
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National Merit Scholarship semifinalists announced
Students include Sarah E. Ward from David Butler High, Cameron S. Collins from Covenant Day School and Nathaniel H. McGowan from Greyfriars Classical Academy. Charlotte student Anushka Kulkarni ...
Raleigh’s Wakefield High stops Marvin Ridge in NCHSAA 4A soccer championship
The difference between a banner and no banner was a 74th-minute goal by Wolverines senior forward Zayd Dahir, who took advantage of an errant Marvin Ridge pass, found some open space on the left side ...
BBC Radio and BBC Sounds Christmas 2024 - bringing festive sparkle to audiences with musical treats and magical storytelling
Enjoy special guest takeovers, music mixes, and a whole host of brilliant storytelling this Christmas on BBC Radio and BBC ...
First round of Lovin’ Life Music Fest artist announcements is small — but boasts big names
Ever since the event confirmed it would be returning, an army of prospective ticket-buyers has eagerly awaited any news with names for the 2025 edition. We’ve finally got a few for you.
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Maki Becker
Maki Becker is a senior reporter at WKBW 7 News ... Valley Edition and the Metro Edition, covering education and community issues. She next became a staff reporter at The Charlotte Observer ...