Charlotte’s tallest tower turns thirty this week! I rifled through the Observer archives for some old photos and fun facts about the Bank of America building that anchors the city's skyline: charlotteobserver.com/news/business/…

This morning, before the district attorney began to present evidence in the case for removing Jody Green as Columbus County sheriff, Greene resigned. #ncpol

🧵: Yesterday in Whiteville, NC, a crowd gathered for a historic court hearing. The district attorney, Jon David, was expected to lay out his case for removing the then-suspended sheriff, Jody Greene, from office. But ... there was a twist. (📸Justin Smith/The News Reporter) 1/

Lawyers say dioxin, a cancer-causing material, is seeping from the New-Indy paper mill in SC into the Catawba River. charlotteobserver.com/article2678005…

The Southern Comfort Inn closed its doors in June when the inn’s owner couldn’t pay bills or make repairs. Now, community activists want to transform it into transitional housing. charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-…

So true, Katy

How to watch: County Commission & CMS board candidate forums in Spanish today and tomorrow: charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-…

FREE FARE ON ELECTION DAY: All bus route, LYNX Blue Line, CityLYNX Gold Line and paratransit services will be fare free on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, to provide easier access to polling locations.

"In a sweeping judgment handed down last week, a Superior Court judge ruled that the state of North Carolina needs to provide services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the home settings that they choose." northcarolinahealthnews.org/2022/11/07/jud…

After elections officials responded to complaints from an NC sheriff’s campaign, the campaign doubled down. charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-…

if you’re looking at Louisiana today and thinking, “oh, it should be a no-brainer to remove blatantly illegal stuff from state constitutions,” may I introduce you to North Carolina #ncpol ncrabbithole.com/p/whats-up-wit…

Exclusive: New information shows what police were told happened after a call for medical help from the vacation home in Cabo, Mexico. charlotteobserver.com/news/local/cri…

Breaking: A member of WBTV’s staff has confirmed to the Charlotte Observer it was their helicopter, Sky 3 that crashed.

More great reporting here by @PaytonGuion : Two Kings Casino could secure Catawba Nation’s future. Illegal deals stall the dream. charlotteobserver.com/news/state/nor…

This article explains why any legal action is unlikely in the New Year's Eve incident involving Dana White and Mexico's strict privacy laws prohibit the confirmation of a domestic-violence investigation (via ⁦Sara Coello⁩) espn.com/mma/story/_/id…

ESPN strengthens its commitment to journalism with hires & re-signings • 2 new journalists join the Investigative/Enterprise Group • 4 veteran staffers sign new multi-year deals Details: bit.ly/3XTyo1q

When a popular ⁦Kansas City Chiefs⁩ fan and social media influencer went dark, fans worried he’d had a health issue. The truth behind the wolf suit was far more wild. Great reporting by Elizabeth Merrill⁩ ⁦David Payne Purdum⁩ and ⁦Sara Coello⁩ . espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

Injuries intensify college basketball court storming debate - via William Weinbaum and Sara Coello espn.com/mens-college-b…

Little action since calls to ban NCAA court storming - via Willie Weinbaum and Sara Coello espn.com/mens-college-b…