Here is a look back at the Observer-Reporter’s top 10 news stories of 2025. 1. Local retail in store for sweeping changes The face of retail changed dramatically in Washington County in 2025, with two ...

In what has become a Christmas Eve tradition, an unknown donor slipped a rare gold coin into the Salvation Army Red Kettle at Giant Eagle in Washington on Christmas Eve, The coin came with no fanfare ...

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Meet the 2025 All-Observer high school football all-stars on defense December 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM Things to do What's going on Christmas Day in Charlotte? Where to eat, what Santa brought local kids + ...

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