State launches new website to attract more foster and adoptive parents
Ohio has launched a new website and public-awareness campaign to give people better access to information about foster care and adoption. Gov. Mike DeWine said […]
Questions surround removal of Ohio University LGBT Center director
delfin bautista was removed as LGBT Center director Jan. 10. bautista (who uses they/them pronouns and doesn’t capitalize their name) will remain on paid administrative […]
Bitter cold and up to 12 inches of snow could hit area this weekend
Central Ohio is in for more snow on Saturday and Sunday as a strong winter storm is projected to move through the region. Bitterly cold […]
Business leaders say NC must do more to provide Pre-K to those kids who most need it
Prominent North Carolina business leaders are calling on state leaders to sharply increase pre-kindergarten enrollment by more than 15,000 children so that 75 percent of […]
Log cabin builders swindled millions from buyers, then fled to Lake Norman, police say
A North Carolina couple who build log homes bilked buyers out of millions of dollars before fleeing to their Lake Norman condo, McDowell County sheriff’s […]
Health of Ohio's coal mine cleanup fund raising concerns
The health of the state’s reclamation fund used to cleanup abandoned coal mining sites has been called into question as the coal industry struggles, mining […]
Federal court to pursue mediation in Richard Strauss sex abuse lawsuits
A federal court intends to mediate two pending cases against Ohio State University over its handling of abuse allegations against the late Dr. Richard Strauss, […]
Speeding motorcyclist dies after smacking guardrail on Charlotte road, police say
A speeding motorcyclist died after losing control in a curve and being thrown off his Harley into a guardrail in Charlotte’s University City area, police […]
Water rescue underway at retention pond in east Charlotte
A water rescue got underway in east Charlotte just before noon Thursday. Divers, firefighters and police were called to the area is just off of […]
Ticket tax opponents plan charter amendment, lawsuit to block collection
Opponents of the 5 percent ticket taxes that Columbus adopted in December are pursuing a city charter amendment to prevent the city from levying them, […]
Mecklenburg parks rank last nationally. Advocates have a plan to change that.
Mecklenburg County needs to sharply increase the amount of money it spends on its park system or risk falling further behind the crush of a […]
Police fatally shot man, says he ‘sprinted’ toward officer
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police released the name of a man who was shot and killed by a police officer on Wednesday afternoon during a robbery investigation. Michael […]
Despite NC suicide prevention program, record number of inmates die
Since North Carolina unveiled a plan to prevent inmates from killing themselves, suicides among state prisoners have increased more than 70 percent, state data show. […]
Panthers QB Cam Newton just did something former team owner Jerry Richardson forbid
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has gotten his first tattoo, something he was told not to do by former team owner Jerry Richardson, according to […]
Rain and snow today a prelude to deep weekend snow, extreme low temps
The Columbus Dispatch Thursday Jan 17, 2019 at 8:39 AM Jan 17, 2019 at 8:39 AM Rain and snow coming to central Ohio today is a prelude to a bigger snow dump and extreme low […]
Rain and snow a prelude to deep weekend snow, extreme low temps
The Columbus Dispatch Thursday Jan 17, 2019 at 8:39 AM Jan 17, 2019 at 8:39 AM Rain and snow coming to central Ohio today is a prelude to a bigger snow dump and extreme low […]
Here’s the weather forecast during Sunday’s ‘super moon’ lunar eclipse over Carolinas
The arctic air mass headed to the Carolinas Sunday night will cause temperatures to drop 20 degrees in six hours — from the 50s to […]
Report for America picks Observer for reporter position focused on affordable housing
The Charlotte Observer is among news organizations from across the nation selected to take part in Report for America’s annual public service initiative to boost […]
OhioHealth expert in MS offers patients greater access through YouTube videos
At age 12, Aaron Boster walked into his grandmother’s kitchen to find both her and his mother weeping. Boster’s uncle was having problems stemming from […]
Theodore Decker: Man who spent his life moving forward asks for a little help
The Ohio Parole Board hearing room was hot enough to make Mickey Tate sweat, if he wasn’t already. Tate, 62, was seeking a pardon Tuesday […]
Woman rescued in critical condition from house fire on Northeast Side
Jim Woods The Columbus Dispatch @Woodsnight Wednesday Jan 16, 2019 at 9:43 PM Jan 16, 2019 at 9:43 PM Columbus firefighters have rescued at least one, and possibly two people from a fire in a […]
At least one occupant rescued from fire on Northeast Side
Jim Woods The Columbus Dispatch @Woodsnight Wednesday Jan 16, 2019 at 9:43 PM Jan 16, 2019 at 9:43 PM Columbus firefighters have rescued at least one, and possibly two people from a fire in a […]
New leader tapped for Jewish Family Services in Columbus
Jewish Family Services in Columbus has named a replacement for CEO June Gutterman, who will retire in May. The organization’s board has appointed Karen B. Mozenter, 60, […]
Grief 'like tearing a scab from an old wound' for families impacted by Mount Carmel probe
Families of lost loved ones who received care from a Mount Carmel doctor accused of ordering potentially fatal doses of painkillers for intensive-care patients are […]
Madison County hospital unveils expanded ER, cancer clinic as part of $25M project
LONDON — With its new, 26,000-square-foot hospital addition about to open, Madison Health, in the center of Madison County and within walking distance to the […]
Cases of health-care providers intentionally harming patients are rare
Allegations that a doctor gave potentially fatal doses of painkiller to 27 patients in the Mount Carmel Health System have shaken the Columbus medical community. […]
ICE agents ‘dragged’ man out of Mecklenburg courthouse Wednesday, witnesses say
Immigration officers made at least two arrests Wednesday inside the Mecklenburg County Courthouse, witnesses say, resuming a controversial practice despite a shutdown of the federal […]
Ohio initiative has helped 10,206 children, saved $173 million over 10 years, group says
A decade ago, Ohio’s eight children’s hospitals hatched a plan to become safer for their patients. So far, 10,206 children have been saved from serious […]
Grandpa must be proud: Middle-schooler invents prize-winning insulin plunger
Each time her grandpa tried to inject a vial of insulin into his body, his pen’s plunger couldn’t reach every drop of the life-saving solution. […]
Audio | What we know so far about the Mount Carmel lawsuits
The Columbus Dispatch Wednesday Jan 16, 2019 at 5:18 PM Dispatch reporters JoAnne Viviano and Kevin Stankiewicz and Dispatch videographer Doral Chenoworth walk you through what we know — and […]
Shutdown hurting poor Ohioans getting food stamps, other benefits, advocates say
The good news for needy central Ohioans is that funding has been secured to cover food assistance through the end of February, despite the ongoing […]
Charlotte cop shot someone near South End, police say
Someone was shot by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of West Boulevard and Remount Road, police said. Police shot at a robbery suspect […]
Former corrections officer gets 60 days for sex with teen
Dean Narciso The Columbus Dispatch @DeanNarciso Wednesday Jan 16, 2019 at 4:43 PM A former Delaware County deputy sheriff was sentenced to 60 days in jail and three years of […]
Shutdown hurting poor Ohioans getting SNAP, other benefits, advocates say
The good news for needy central Ohioans is that funding has been secured to cover food assistance through the end of February, despite the ongoing […]
Why you shouldn't miss Sunday's 'super blood wolf' lunar eclipse
It may be worth missing some sleep Sunday night to catch a lunar eclipse scientists have dubbed a “super blood wolf moon.” “This year is […]
Days after killing at Carolina Place Mall, no one has been charged, police say
No one has been charged in Sunday’s homicide at Carolina Place Mall, a Pineville Police Department spokesman told the Observer Wednesday. Khali Amir Holmes, 24, […]
CMS families speak more than 200 languages at home. Here are the top 10.
In a district where 25 percent of the students are Hispanic, it should come as no surprise that Spanish is the most common language other […]
Primitive, deep-sea dwelling shark captured on video for first time — looking pink
A first ever video of “the most primitive of the modern sharks” in the wild was unveiled this week by Beneath the Waves, a research […]
18 “Sex Education” Tweets And Tumblr Posts That Are A Real Mood
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Winona Ryder Has Been In 43 Movies – How Many Have You Seen?
She had a lifetime of movie credits long before Stranger Things. View Entire Post ›
Teen calls police after father takes away cellphone for disciplinary reasons
Image 1 of / 18 Caption Close Image 1 of 18 Teen calls police after father takes away cellphone for disciplinary reasons 1 / 18 […]
Man sentenced to 22 years to life for shooting death of teenager
John Futty The Columbus Dispatch @johnfutty Wednesday Jan 16, 2019 at 12:31 PM Jan 16, 2019 at 12:31 PM A 23-year-old man was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison with no chance of parole for […]
Here’s What The New “West Side Story” Cast Looks Like Vs. The Original
Steven Spielberg is directing the re-make, set to shoot this summer. View Entire Post ›
Testing in NC schools could get less stressful. Changes in exam rules are coming.
Some of North Carolina’s high-stakes standardized student tests are about to get shorter, and schools may not have to scramble looking for people to proctor […]
Columbus police say mall 'abduction' postings should be reported to them first
Many of the postings on social media have never been reported to law enforcement, Columbus police report. It starts as a post in a neighborhood […]
Newmont Mining CEO says Goldcorp deal is designed to ‘survive’ a drop in gold price
Newmont Mining’s $10 billion purchase of Goldcorp does not mean the metals miner is making a bullish call on gold, CEO Gary Goldberg tells CNBC.
Trump’s base moves away from him during shutdown
During the longest government shutdown in US history, President Donald Trump has been losing support among those who may be his strongest supporters — white […]
Watch JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon speak at the Economic Club of New York
J.P. Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is slated to speak at the Economic Club of New York. Dimon’s comments come two days after the banking […]
Pelosi asks Trump to move State of the Union address
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking to move the day of the State of the Union […]
A top banker was about to be made CEO but his pay package was too big so the offer was yanked
Prominent investment banker Andrea Orcel loses CEO job at Santander after the Spanish bank and his former employer balk at big deferred compensation payout.