Mark Washburn How to fix the long DMV lines (hint: It involves liquor) In North Carolina, we have long DMV waits and a monopoly on ABC liquor sales. Maybe one could fix the other.
Opinion RNC 2020 is already a good thing for Charlotte What the convention debate, and the event coming to Charlotte, says about our city
Retro Charlotte Psychedelic concerts at Freedom Park (and a light show, too) Hippies turned out for three rock concerts at Freedom Park in Charlotte, NC in 1968.
Mark Washburn 'I think I'll just buzz up to Lake Norman on I-77' and other things we never say in Charlotte Things you'll never hear said in Charlotte, from the Panthers to the Hornets to I-77.
Retro Charlotte El Morocco Supper Club El Morocco supper club on Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC hosted hosted Rose Marie and others in the 1940s ad 1950s.
Retro Charlotte King’s Business College: a look back King’s College was established in Charlotte, NC in 1901.
Retro Charlotte A Royal Wedding: Princess Elizabeth & the Duke of Edinburgh The royal wedding of Elizabeth to Philip captured attention around the world.
Retro Charlotte Easter baskets, 1968 style Ads for Easter basket candy in the 1968 Charlotte Observer.
Opinion Charlotte's got a lot, but it needs a new slogan Charlotte needs a new catchphrase to magnetize the town. Here are some suggestions
Retro Charlotte Easter frocks and bonnets, 1958 Ads for Easter bonnets, dresses, clothes, shoes in 1958 Charlotte NC
Retro Charlotte Jake Houston: The Observer’s First Photographer Jake Houston was the Charlotte Observer’s first photographer, covering sports, celebrities, society, crime, and human interest topics.
Editorials What’s obvious about litter bikes, Rae Carruth and where a new Charlotte stadium should go You know what’s become apparent about NFL replay, the Hornets and UNC Charlotte? Mark Washburn tells you.
Retro Charlotte 1947: Billy Graham Revival in Charlotte Evangelist Billy Graham brought his revival/crusade to hometown Charlotte, NC in 1947.
Retro Charlotte 1938 Piedmont Kennel Club Dog Show The Piedmont Kennel Club’s annual dog show in Charlotte, NC was at the Armory Auditorium in 1938 and was sponsored by the Charlotte Women’s Club.
Retro Charlotte Coddington, Buicks and WBT The Coddington building in Charlotte, NC was built in 1925 as a Buick dealership, and also was an early home of radio station WBT.
Retro Charlotte 1964: Liquor Raid at the Moose Lodge Local police and Alcohol Beverage Control agents raided Gastonia’s Moose Lodge in 1964, yielding illegal liquor and gambling machines.
Editorials Wake up, Charlotte: If you want to keep the Panthers, you need to pony up for a new NFL stadium With the Carolina Panthers for sale, will the team stay in Charlotte? Fans need to do what they can, including building a new stadium.
