The Charlotte Observer NC News
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The Charlotte Observer NC News is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by The McClatchy Company. Rated 4.3/5 from 3,863 ratings. Requires iOS 17.0.
- Rating
- 4.3
- 3.8K ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 145 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Sep 8
- 2026 · v11.1.18
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About The Charlotte Observer NC News
The Charlotte Observer local newspaper app is faster and easier to use. Read or watch daily local news coverage, investigative reporting, national headline news, crime, sports, local business, and more from Charlotte and communities across Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, York, Iredell, Gaston and Catawba counties. The Charlotte Observer local newspaper is your trusted source for local, daily journalism serving the Charlotte region. Our newsroom delivers reporting on local government, public safety, education, courts, business, and community developments affecting residents throughout the seven county region in North Carolina and South Carolina, alongside statewide coverage and national headline news. We bring you real time updates on news from Charlotte, Concord, Fort Mill, Monroe, Lake Norman, Gastonia, Mooresville, Hickory and Rock Hill, and from communities such as Ballantyne, University City, Mint Hill, Steele Creek and more. LOCAL NEWS • Daily local news and stories from around the Carolinas • AI generated summaries on all articles reviewed by our newsroom • The Charlotte Observer local newspaper opinions, editorials and columns you love • Edition, a digital destination for the latest news, features, and insights. Like the printed newspaper, it is intended to be a complete report of the day’s news compiled by our editors overnight LIVE VIDEO • Watch live video of local news stories and national news coverage • View stunning photos and videos of local news and community events LOCAL SPORTS • Full coverage reporting on local, pro and college sports teams • Stay connected to your favorite teams and favorite sports writers PERSONALIZATION • Stay informed on the topics and articles that matter to you • Favorite topics to get personalized feeds. • Search for news articles, videos, games and more • Bookmark news articles to read later • Read articles your way with full support for dark mode and light mode Other Features • Browse articles by category • Share articles on Facebook, X Twitter or by email • Comment on news articles • Access and download previous issues of our local newspaper • Recharge and unwind with our puzzles and games GET DAILY NEWS AND MORE WITH THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER LOCAL NEWSPAPER APP The Charlotte Observer covers North Carolina and South Carolina like no other media in our area. Wherever you go, stay connected to news that’s important to you. Download our local newspaper app today to stay informed on local daily news, crime, sports, national headlines, and more. Read our Privacy policy here: https://mcclatchy.com/privacy-policy Read our Terms of Service here: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/customer-service/terms-of-service/text-only/ For California Residents: To learn more about managing your sharing preferences and Do Not Sell My Info rights visit https://www.mcclatchy.com/ccpa-pp
Ratings & reviews
4.3
3.8K ratings
What’s new
Version 11.1.18 · Updated September 8, 2026
This hotfix addresses background issues with analytics event tracking and privacy prompt handling, plus improves how app installs are recorded.
App privacy
The developer, The McClatchy Company, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Location: Coarse Location
- Contact Info: Physical Address, Email Address, Name, Phone Number, Other User Contact Info
- Contacts: Contacts
- User Content: Emails or Text Messages, Customer Support
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Other Usage Data
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
- Other Data: Other Data Types
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Location: Coarse Location
- Contact Info: Physical Address, Email Address, Name, Phone Number, Other User Contact Info
- Contacts: Contacts
- Usage Data: Other Usage Data
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- User Content: Emails or Text Messages, Customer Support
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
- Other Data: Other Data Types
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality, Other Purposes
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|---|---|---|---|
| The Charlotte Observer NC News | 4.3 / 5 (3,863 ratings) | Free | September 8, 2026 |
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