Evan Moore

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Evan Moore

On Monday night, the pool of potential "American Idol" winners was down to eight, which included Charlotte native Josh King. Sunday night's episode was all about female musicians, and the contestants sang songs by women to celebrate their contributions to the music industry. King made it to the Top 8 after impressing the judges and mentor Miranda Lambert with his rendition of Adele's "Rolling in the Deep," which included a harmonica solo.

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Evan Moore

A new report found that Charlotte is among the most desirable places to live in the nation. Charlotte came in at No. 5 on U.S. News & World Report's Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2024-2025. "The city has a strong economic identity - it's the second-largest banking hub in the U.S. behind New York City - that's helped drive consistent population growth for decades," U.S. News said in its report. "Charlotte takes pride in its cityscape, defined by a handful of skyscrapers.

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Evan Moore

Parents and guardians are starting to figure out how to keep their kids occupied over summer break. The rules around leaving kids home alone are pretty relaxed in North Carolina, but there are still a few guidelines to keep in mind. And experts say it's really important to think about whether your child is actually ready to stay home alone - and to make sure they know how to take care of themselves safely. Here's what to know about laws on leaving kids home alone in North Carolina.

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Evan Moore

Just 12 contestants are left in this season of "American Idol," including 24-year-old Charlotte native Josh King. Last week, with a little help from "Fire and Rain" singer James Taylor and former "Idol" contestant Fantasia, King wowed the judges with his rendition of Céline Dion's "All by Myself." On Sunday, the theme was Ladies Night, where contestants performed songs to celebrate powerful women in the music industry.

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Evan Moore

A recent move by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could impact the safety of milk products in North Carolina. The FDA suspended its proficiency testing program for Grade "A" raw milk and finished products, which ensures the accuracy of about 170 food safety labs, according to an internal email obtained by Reuters as of Monday, April 21. Grade "A" milk, or fluid milk, meets the highest sanitary standards, Reuters reported.