https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315345647.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/16a00ea9-9490-4149-a12a-ae34219c36d6/2_th.jpg At Enat in Charlotte, a flavorful cultural experience awaits Whether you’re craving hot or mild flavors, you’re a fan of grilled meats and stews, or you’re seeking gluten-free, high-protein, or vegan dishes, Enat Ethiopian in Charlotte offers a variety of dining options. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315345647.html/video-embed 81 2026-04-09T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315322157.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/78893a11-2dba-4185-8da2-2e8faae0eedf/1_th.jpg Meet the 2025-26 All-Observer girls' all-star team The 2025-2026 girl's basketball All-Observer all-star team. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315322157.html/video-embed 67 2026-04-09T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315358025.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1aa80da0-15ac-4133-8ff6-e8417f1f0b9d/1_th.jpg Charges dropped for Charlotte man accused of robbery and murder David Graves of Charlotte was jailed for six months on murder and robbery charges tied to Sean Watson’s death before prosecutors dropped the case for lack of proof. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315358025.html/video-embed 83 2026-04-09T19:35:55Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315358200.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d5033362-4162-4266-8b69-a5144a070056/2_th.jpg Hornets coach Charles Lee on rookie star Kon Knueppel Charles Lee explains why Hornets rookie sensation Kon Knueppel should win the NBA's rookie of the year award. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315358200.html/video-embed 66 2026-04-09T19:44:24Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315332097.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/cd880c18-6b69-428b-ba98-395f85196098/2_th.jpg Charlotte immigrant responds to President Trump's threats to the Iranian civilization Amir Behdani, an Iranian immigrant living in Charlotte, responds to President Trump’s threats toward Iran, arguing the country’s culture, faith, and resilience will endure despite threats of military escalation. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315332097.html/video-embed 251 2026-04-07T20:47:58Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article315338629.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/55e3fba4-8d1b-4bab-852b-c3013a839e0c/1_th.jpg Marsh in North Carolina churned with squirming sea creatures, video shows A fishing charter near Bald Head Island filmed a shallow North Carolina creek erupting in fins and foam as sea creatures—believed to be cownose rays—swirled around the boat in what may be a spring mating “fever.” https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article315338629.html/video-embed 21 2026-04-08T12:55:53Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315349215.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/04d04085-5701-4b23-b1c2-f9f652bc9140/2_th.jpg How Charlotte Hornets value Greensboro Swarm, according to Swarm's coach Greensboro Swarm coach DJ Bakker explains how much Charlotte Hornets and Charles Lee value their G League affiliate. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315349215.html/video-embed 95 2026-04-09T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article284661510.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bbe4703c-4ec7-4d40-a26f-1c3a7a806178/1_th.jpg Video: Jimmy Pearls owners react to James Beard nomination Jimmy Pearls chefs Daryl “DC” Cooper and Oscar Johnson react to being named a semifinalist for the James Beard Award: Best Chef Southeast. Originally, Sunday was going to be the last day for Jimmy Pearls location at The Market at 7th Street. After the James Beard nominations dropped, Jimmy Pearls was able to extend its lease for one more month. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article284661510.html/video-embed 199 2024-01-25T02:06:36Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article314979049.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9657cb2e-2a3f-45d2-8960-c9f5404a8f5b/1_th.jpg I tackled a 1 pound mega mozzarella near Charlotte — and ate it all Basilico Italiano, an Italian restaurant in Concord, NC, offers a 1 pound cheese stick served with marinara as an appetizer. Evan Moore took on that challenge — and ate it all. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article314979049.html/video-embed 121 2026-03-10T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article315336596.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5c01e8cc-e366-424a-90b2-0154b88cb86d/3_th.jpg 'Immersive' technology part of new American Revolution exhibit at Charlotte museum The Charlotte Museum of History has unveiled the new "American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition,” which is described as the most ambitious exhibition ever presented by the museum. The immersive, technology-driven experience uses augmented reality and video game technology to bring the defining moments of the American Revolution to life. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article315336596.html/video-embed 76 2026-04-09T09:15:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315338996.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2e2d4cde-72b4-4b8d-9ce1-300a9b8da0f1/2_th.jpg Irish-inspired pub moves in to SouthPark Charlotte The Craic (pronounced "the crack") is opening in Charlotte's SouthPark area, offering 31 beer taps and eight wine dispensers, food service until 1 a.m. and TVs everywhere you turn. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315338996.html/video-embed 85 2026-04-08T13:20:04Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315333310.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e7e65692-4312-4011-951a-67630cf28d7b/3_th.jpg New Italian market in Matthews offers osteria, enoteca A new flagship location of Enzo's Italian Market has opened in downtown Matthews, offering a wine bar, a bakery, a butcher counter and ready-to-bake meals, plus patio dining. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315333310.html/video-embed 60 2026-04-07T22:08:41Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315331447.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/981b1702-77e8-4924-a8ed-d6f0c4ae8643/2_th.jpg Video: PostScript opens former Letty's location Plaza Shamrock's new spot, PostScript, from Dean Orr and Amber Donoghue, offers European-inspired comfort dishes, craft cocktails and a community atmosphere. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315331447.html/video-embed 49 2026-04-08T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315327483.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6a2b170a-fb71-4276-9d7e-180c94f6150a/2_th.jpg DHS Secretary Mullins surveys storm damage in Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Secretary Mullin hosted a roundtable in western North Carolina with U.S. Reps. Chuck Edwards, Tim Moore, Sen. Ted Budd, other lawmakers from North Carolina, and local town and county leaders. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315327483.html/video-embed 39 2026-04-07T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article225474120.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/200ef336-f5bf-4727-824b-dcb22f7c16d1/3_th.jpg Seversville resident saw big increase in property tax value Leslie Williams, a school bus driver, is close to paying off her Habitat for Humanity home and will soon have to pay more property taxes on it. As of 2019, her house is valued at $237,500, reflecting a 188 percent increase from its 2011 value. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article225474120.html/video-embed 81 2019-02-04T18:57:27Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315331832.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ffd801f0-fec4-4420-afe1-0114924e9f2c/1_th.jpg Japanese bank SMBC locating second U.S. headquarters in Charlotte plus 2,000 jobs North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 that Japanese bank SMBC is going to locate their second U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, NC and bring an additional 2,000 jobs. This involves a $50.5 million promised investment by the end of 2027. The jobs will include a mix of executive, middle management, associate and analyst roles. The new jobs will pay an average of $165,316. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315331832.html/video-embed 67 2026-04-07T20:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315330883.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3d9ac79f-2f77-4d1e-b90c-7430c19e729c/1_th.jpg NFL running back Emanuel Wilson shares why it’s important for him to work out at Johnson C. Smith Emanuel Wilson, a Charlotte native and former Johnson C. Smith star, recently signed with the Seattle Seahawks. He came back home to work out this offseason. Here’s why. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315330883.html/video-embed 116 2026-04-08T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315327494.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6843080b-a4c6-4e9c-bf0a-5b2bdee9066a/1_th.jpg Three questions with Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel sits down with Charlotte Observer sports columnist Scott Fowler to discuss how his rookie season has gone, what is a good day for him and what is his favorite movie. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315327494.html/video-embed 92 2026-04-08T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315332937.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ea1e8c4a-018b-486f-85c9-e24945ee4e2a/1_th.jpg The old Wachovia Center is getting a new life The former Wachovia Center is being converted into apartments and a hotel, with 399 apartments, 200 hotel rooms and over 24,000 square feet of space for retail and a restaurant. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315332937.html/video-embed 22 2026-04-08T09:07:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315328875.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e3b520d3-a7f1-49e9-b045-8c41c0a297cc/2_th.jpg Explosion outside a Mooresville beverage plant leaves 1 dead, 1 injured Fire-Rescue Chief Shane LaCount describes a deadly explosion outside a beverage plant on Tuesday that killed one person and injured another in Mooresville. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315328875.html/video-embed 446 2026-04-07T17:33:12Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-around-town/article314501418.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3f4efef5-a0d3-4ae1-ac63-d93b47c74f4c/2_th.jpg Video: Best things to do in SouthPark Charlotte SouthPark is one of Charlotte's premier spots for shopping, dining and spending a full day out. From SouthPark Mall to specialty stores and shopping centers spread throughout the area, you'll find everything from major brands to specialty boutiques. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-around-town/article314501418.html/video-embed 32 2026-01-29T18:20:58Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315313731.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d1f5b7c2-fffa-483c-8714-9257ce5bfed6/2_th.jpg Thai Taste has fed Charlotte families flavors of Thailand since 1988. Pad Thai, curry and other Thai food wasn't common in Charlotte when Thai Taste opened its doors in 1998. But it helped build the culture, feeding generations along the way. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315313731.html/video-embed 96 2026-04-07T09:00:00Z no