Sybil Edwards-McNabb: Civil-rights champion 'could raise her voice when needed'
Sybil Edwards-McNabb, a lifelong activist and champion for the black community in Columbus and throughout the state, died Sunday at 76. “She wanted to make […]
Police: Teen killed by grandfather who mistook her for intruder
Jordan C.V. Williams forgot the keys to her grandfather’s South Side house Wednesday night. So just before 11 p.m., she knocked on her grandfather’s bedroom […]
Columbus woman's Aug. 1 death now considered a homicide
Jim Woods The Columbus Dispatch @Woodsnight Thursday Aug 16, 2018 at 4:59 PM Aug 16, 2018 at 4:59 PM Columbus police detectives are treating the recent death of a Franklinton woman as a homicide. Trena […]
PORTLAND, Ore. | Jill Janus, singer of the metal band Huntress, dies at 43
PORTLAND, Ore. — Jill Janus, lead singer of the heavy metal band Huntress, has died at age 43, her family and band said Thursday. Janus […]
Olympic gymnasts Ross and Kocian: we were abused by Nassar
BOSTON — Madison Kocian and Kyla Ross watched the women they won Olympic gold with step forward one by one over the last 18 months […]
Orange Township official resigns, alleging hostile workplace
A veteran department head in Orange Township is leaving her post, alleging a hostile workplace. It’s the latest in a string of accusations to plague the growing Delaware County […]
NFL star settles lawsuit that said he seduced NC man’s wife
A star defensive tackle with the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles has settled a lawsuit in which a North Carolina man said the player seduced his wife […]
Hammerhead shark nearly as long as a car took 3 hours and 6 NC fishermen to reel in
It took six North Carolina fishermen three hours to land a shark nearly as long as a Volkswagen Beetle. The hammerhead shark was close to […]
Washed out: Water woes scuttle Phish’s 3-day music festival
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Fans of the rock band Phish have been thrown a curveball by the last-minute cancellation of a three-day music festival […]
Columbus woman's death now considered a homicide
Jim Woods The Columbus Dispatch @Woodsnight Thursday Aug 16, 2018 at 4:59 PM Aug 16, 2018 at 4:59 PM Columbus police detectives are treating the recent death of a Franklinton woman as a homicide. Trena […]
Browns' Taylor faces Bills; Mayfield-Allen spicy subplots
Cleveland has no quarterback competition. The Browns have made it clear that the starting job is Tyrod Taylor’s, but that hasn’t quieted the buzz around […]
Titans, Saints use new ways to keep NFL players cool in camp
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis has been so focused on football with his new team that he didn’t realize until a […]
19-year-old fatally shot by grandfather who mistook her for an intruder
Jordan C.V. Williams forgot the keys to her grandfather’s South Side house Wednesday night. So just before 11 p.m., she knocked on her grandfather’s bedroom […]
NEW YORK | Beyond ‘The Walking Dead,’ Lauren Cohan is ready for change
NEW YORK — Even battling zombies day in and day out can get repetitive. After eight seasons of fighting for her life on AMC’s “The […]
Despite CMPD’s request, 911 calls of shop owner from deadly shooting will be released, judge rules
A judge ruled Thursday that 911 recordings will be released in the case of a Charlotte garden center owner, who called 911 to say he […]
ALBANY, N.Y. | GOP buys Cuomo ticket to Canada after US greatness comment
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s political opponents on the right and left seized Thursday on his comment that America “was never that […]
CMS combining schools to try to improve academic performance
Rory Sheriff talks about his first play Be A Lion and a new production of Eclipsed Rory Sheriff of Brand New Sheriff Productions, the only […]
New National Veterans Memorial will open at the end of October
This country’s official museum honoring veterans has an opening day: Oct. 27. That’s when the $82 million National Veterans Memorial and Museum on W. Broad […]
Here’s why Aretha Franklin once played in Charlotte with an aching heart
It was to be one of the biggest nights in Charlotte’s year of music — but a sad one for its star, Aretha Franklin. The […]
Yes, lightning can strike you in the shower, or even on the toilet, NOAA expert says
The old superstition that lightning can strike you standing in the shower is true, but that’s not the worst of it, says NOAA lightning expert […]
Little Leaguers connect with Translate, Fortnite, Facebook
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Outfielder Rolando Rodriguez from Panama heard a reporter’s question, but doesn’t speak English. So Georgia shortstop Tai Peete helped him out, […]
WASHINGTON | Recording: Omarosa offered $15,000 a month to be ‘positive’
WASHINGTON— Omarosa Manigault Newman on Thursday released another secret audio recording that she says proves President Donald Trump wanted to silence her after firing her […]
Ministry hopes to give women hope, healing in battling addiction
Addiction had Areil MacKenzie in a choke hold. MacKenzie was desperate to do anything to get her next high. She was a prostitute and drug dealer. […]
NEW YORK | Aretha Franklin’s music rising on charts following her death
NEW YORK — Aretha Franklin’s music quickly climbed the iTunes’ charts following her death on Thursday. Her “30 Greatest Hits” album hit the No. 1 […]
NEW YORK | Respect’ indeed: Aretha flipped man’s song into epic anthem
NEW YORK — It’s easy to forget that “Respect” wasn’t originally Aretha Franklin’s song. But the Queen of Soul sang it like it was made for her, […]
Saban, Bama seek title No. 6 with old challenges, new faces
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama and Nick Saban begin the quest for their sixth national title as college football’s ultimate power couple with many of the […]
'The kids are my life,' a dad said of his missing family. Then he was charged with killing them.
Image 1of/10 Caption Close Image 1 of 10 This photo combo of images provided by The Colorado Bureau of Investigation shows, from left, Bella Watts, […]
Rory Sheriff talks about his first play Be A Lion and a new production of Eclipsed
Rory Sheriff talks about his first play Be A Lion and a new production of Eclipsed Aug 16, 2018 Rory Sheriff of Brand New Sheriff […]
Man says he exposes himself for the 'rush'
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An Olathe, Kansas man charged last month for exposing himself at an area McDonalds told police he’s done it before. Clayton Knight, […]
West Side restaurant, Westerville Family Dollar store closed for food-safety violations
Mary Beth Lane The Columbus Dispatch @MaryBethLane1 Thursday Aug 16, 2018 at 1:21 PM Aug 16, 2018 at 1:21 PM Franklin County Public Health this week closed a Columbus restaurant and a Family Dollar store in Westerville […]
Floyd breaks bone in leg, out four to six weeks
Wide receiver and punt returner Richaud Floyd broke a bone in his lower right leg Wednesday and will be sidelined four to six weeks. Missouri […]
‘The good life:’ Former Tega Cay mayor Runde remembered for passion leading his city
The city he led has a motto, and people who knew Bob Runde say he more than lived up to it. He also made sure […]
Mexico City bans use of models at city events
Photo: Eduardo Verdugo, AP Image 1of/44 Caption Close Image 1 of 44 A model strikes a pose for a photographer, as part of her registration […]
NEW YORK | The Latest: ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin dies at 76
NEW YORK — The Latest on the death of Aretha Franklin. (all times local): 1:24 p.m. President Donald Trump was among the many mourning the […]
WASHINGTON | Omarosa releases tape she says is offer to buy her silence
WASHINGTON — Omarosa Manigault Newman has released another secret audio tape that she says proves President Donald Trump wanted to silence her after firing her […]
They married in NC. Now he’s charged with killing pregnant wife, 2 kids in Colorado.
Police in Colorado are holding a man who is suspected of killing his wife, both of whom have North Carolina ties and married in Mecklenburg […]
The Charlotte Observer and its readers raise $180,000 to send kids to summer camp
The Charlotte Observer has raised nearly $180,000 to send children to camp in its annual Summer Camp Fund campaign this year. This summer, more than […]
As mom was being choked, 12-year-old son found gun and gave it to his sister, cops say
Two North Carolina children partnered to kill their mom’s abusive boyfriend, after they found him strangling their mother, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s office. […]
Q&A: Tigers DE Anderson talks 'Madden,' Drake and the upcoming season
The scene is the same just about every day inside the cafeteria at the Mizzou Athletic Training Complex. Senior defensive end Nate Anderson walks in, […]
Photos of stingrays and eating 'em
On the morning of August 7, Ravean Aaron took a photo of a pod of dolphins swim through “hundreds of” stingrays from the sky above […]
Education Department investigating Ohio State's handling of Strauss case
Jennifer Smola The Columbus Dispatch @jennsmola Thursday Aug 16, 2018 at 9:53 AM Aug 16, 2018 at 9:53 AM The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into Ohio State University’s handling of allegations […]
Man shoots teen, not realizing it was his granddaughter
Jim Woods The Columbus Dispatch @Woodsnight Wednesday Aug 15, 2018 at 11:34 PM Aug 16, 2018 at 8:22 AM A South Side man fatally shot his granddaughter late Wednesday, police said. The shooting was reported […]
CMS used to send suspended students home. Now, parents have another option.
Students who get suspended from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in the coming year may find themselves doing their time under a teacher’s supervision at a nearby rec […]
NEW YORK | Publicist for Aretha Franklin says the Queen of Soul died Thursday at her home in Detroit
NEW YORK — Publicist for Aretha Franklin says the Queen of Soul died Thursday at her home in Detroit. By Associated Press Continue reading NEW YORK […]
NEW YORK | Pete Davidson talks to GQ about love and Ariana Grande
NEW YORK — “Saturday Night Live” cast member Pete Davidson says he’s the “luckiest guy in the world” after wasting little time pursuing Ariana Grande. […]
DETROIT | ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin has died
DETROIT — Aretha Franklin, the undisputed “Queen of Soul” who sang with matchless style on such classics as “Think,” ”I Say a Little Prayer” and […]
Booze burglary: $5K in liquor, cash stolen
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Independence, Missouri police are asking for help in identifying at least two suspects wanted for stealing more than $4,700 in liquor […]
Aretha Franklin, who defined an era as the Queen of Soul, dies at 76
Aretha Franklin, the preacher’s daughter who became the “Queen of Soul” and forged the template of the larger-than-life pop diva with her exuberant, gospel-rooted singing, […]