Meet the candidates: The men vying to become Mecklenburg County’s next sheriff

Since 2018, Garry McFadden has served as sheriff of Mecklenburg County. McFadden has touted his record on criminal justice ...

Polls open for NC primaries: Key races and what to know before you vote

Voters across the state will decide who will go on to the general election Tuesday. In Charlotte, voters will choose a new ...

Prosecutor’s retirement leaves Mecklenburg DA’s office with experience gap

Assistant District Attorney Glenn Cole points at the defendant, Rayquan Borum, during the prosecutions opening statements.
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It's Primary Day: What you need to know for March 3's election

Tuesday, March 3, is primary day in Mecklenburg County. Voters will choose candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, General ...

All of The Charlotte Observer’s endorsements in 2026 NC primary elections

DISTRICT 12: Incumbent Alma Adams, who continues to be a capable and communicative representative for her district, is the clear choice for Democratic voters. In the Republican primary, we recommend ...
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Jackson County corrections chief resigns weeks before opening of new detention center

Diana Knapp, the county’s director of corrections for eight years, is leaving just as the new $317 million county detention ...
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Columbia County jail bookings for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The following people have recently been booked into the Columbia County Justice and Detention Facility on Rawhide Road in Magnolia. All the following people are presumed innocent unless found guilty ...