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• Several UNC Charlotte student visas terminated by Trump admin, university says

  By Rebecca Noel Verified| The Charlotte Observer Verified The federal government has terminated the student visas of six international students at UNC Charlotte, a university spokesperson told The Charlotte Observer Wednesday. UNC Charlotte has not yet commented on the reasons for the terminations or the students' countries of origin. The News and Observer previously reported on two total terminations at NC State and six at UNC Chapel Hill.

  By Rebecca Noel Verified · The Charlotte Observer

  Apr. 09, 2025

• Medicaid is a lifeline for this Charlotte family. Cuts could mean 'financial ruin'

  By Rebecca Noel Verified| The Charlotte Observer Verified Emma Staggs' mother couldn't hold her for 28 days after she was born. Her skin was too delicate to touch. "I could actually see her heart beating through her chest," her mother, Stacy Staggs, said. Emma weighed just 1 pound, 5 ounces when she came into the world in September 2013. Her twin sister, Sara, weighed 2 pounds. The twins were born at just 27 weeks and 4 days gestation when their mother experienced atypical preeclampsia - Staggs' liver and brain were dangerously swollen.

  By Rebecca Noel Verified · The Charlotte Observer

  Apr. 15, 2025

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The Charlotte Observer

The Charlotte Observer is a historic daily newspaper based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1869, it has become the largest-circulation newspaper in the state. The publication has a rich history, having merged with the Charlotte Chronicle in 1892 and later becoming part of the Knight Ridder chain and then The McClatchy Company. The newspaper provides daily local, national, and international news through both print and digital platforms. It is recognized for its investigative journalism, focusing on regional issues, politics, and business. The Charlotte Observer also offers access to digital archives dating back to 1985 and engages the community through events and opinion forums. With a commitment to economic development and social causes, it plays a significant role in fostering public discourse in the Piedmont Carolinas.