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The Charlotte Observer

Inside Charlotte chess star’s final days: ‘He was hurting,’ a close friend says

By: Théoden Janes

Exclusive: Daniel Naroditsky “felt weight on his shoulders” from cheating allegations, says Peter Giannatos, who found him dead at home in October.

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Inside Charlotte chess star's final days: ‘He was hurting,' a close friend says

By: Théoden Janes

Editor's note: This story includes a reference to suicide, which may be distressing to some readers. In life, Daniel Naroditsky spent the majority of his 29 years being celebrated.

The Charlotte Observer

Charlotte’s emerging leaders: Meet Adam Rhew, a bold changemaker for SouthPark

By: Théoden Janes

He shepherds the renewal of Symphony Park and helped to introduce the SouthPark Skipper earlier this year.

The Charlotte Observer

Sycamore Brewing badly needs public relations help. Here’s what I would suggest.

By: Theoden Janes

If it’s truly trying to stay afloat, there’s an uncomfortable but simple thing the brewery could do to swing some people back onto its side.

The Charlotte Observer

ALS diminished this legendary Charlottean's body — but not his heart or his mind

By: Théoden Janes

As an accomplished distance runner who figured he logged some 120,000 miles in his lifetime, George Walker's biggest claim to fame was shocking the

The Charlotte Observer

We ran 3.48 miles with the YMCA of Greater Charlotte’s CEO. Here’s how it went.

By: Théoden Janes

Running With Théoden is a special Observer interview series featuring runs with influential Charlotteans. First up: Local Y leader Sue Glass

The Charlotte Observer

At first, Lovin’ Life boomed. Then it flopped. Fans deserve to know why

By: Théoden Janes

The uptown Charlotte music festival was a huge deal two years ago. For 2026, it’s a big bust. We, as fans, could use a better explanation.

The Charlotte Observer

In splashy return, Newton gives ‘big ups' to Tepper before pounding Panthers' drum

By: Théoden Janes

At 4:31 on Saturday afternoon, in front of a roaring, near-delirious, sold-out wild-card-playoff crowd at Bank of America Stadium, Cam Newton picked

The State Newspaper

In splashy return, Newton gives ‘big ups’ to Tepper before pounding Panthers’ drum

By: Théoden Janes

The former star quarterback for Carolina gets both super-sentimental and super-hyped while back in Charlotte for the team’s playoff game.

The Charlotte Observer

Review: At Charlotte show, NC's Eric Church makes fans wait — then rewards them

Eric Church didn't come out swinging Saturday night in Charlotte. In fact, for a while, he seemed to be holding something back.