Mothballs, essential oils, products that vibrate the ground and other items have been used to deter snakes. But their ...

Officers will continue increased enforcement of boating laws out on the water through the July 4th weekend. They will ...

Outside two major North Carolina cities, a true Southern gem awaits. Here, greenery-filled streets invite travelers to ...

Kids are often ready to stay home alone around age 11 or 12, the Observer previously reported, but parents should weigh ...

According to allegations in the indictment, the co-defendants and their co-conspirators often sold the stolen vehicles at ...

Though there are many shark species in North Carolina, bites are rare, Cahoon said, noting that most shark bites occur in ...

House Bill 959 bans cellphones in classrooms. Governor Stein says he signed the bill because the phones are a distraction to ...

Charlotte, North Carolina, has all sorts of free and low-cost things to do throughout the year. Here are our favorites.

But if you’re not interfering with police work or filming in a restricted area, such as a restroom, the First Amendment ...

He has represented North Carolina in Washington for a decade, and has clashed with President Trump as recently as Saturday.

The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers will celebrate the Fourth of July with a post-game fireworks show following their matchup ...

Governor Josh Stein signs bills enhancing public services and vetoes measures he says threaten privacy and education in North ...