https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315640021.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c380e625-eda6-4b57-964c-f15f218609ea/1_th.jpg Help me find the best birthday freebies in Charlotte CharlotteFive wants to know: where can you score local birthday freebies in Charlotte? Share your go-to spots for free or discounted burgers, wings, pizza, and more. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315640021.html/video-embed 47 2026-05-06T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315652859.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/79f8f0cc-c043-4fdf-af13-390da794024c/1_th.jpg Bakery specializing in savory, sweet pies opens in Oakhurst Charlotte Thoughtful Baking, a longtime farmers market staple in Charlotte, has opened a new storefront in Oakhurst in the former Sweet Spot Bakery space. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315652859.html/video-embed 35 2026-05-06T11:25:36Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article315468548.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a4ad810a-aa28-4dae-beb3-f94f1f4ed21b/2_th.jpg Charlotte Ballet rehearses Alejandro Cerrudo’s “One Thousand Pieces” Artistic Director Alejandro Cerrudo explains how "One Thousand Pieces" brings dancers, live orchestra, and production elements together in a powerful celebration of beauty and community, as Charlotte Ballet rehearses ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article315468548.html/video-embed 86 2026-05-06T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article295577979.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/05c57dc8-0eef-4da2-9b01-d0d53be0bd61/3_th.jpg Cheaper Charlotte NC rent, price cuts in CMS recruiting plan Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leaders say cheaper rent and price cuts for homes will help recruit teachers to the district at a press conference at Esperanza Global Academy in east Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, November 14, 2024. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article295577979.html/video-embed 94 2024-11-14T22:24:35Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/latest-news/article212603419.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/cab0e3c8-61b6-4790-a93b-8da751c5ea70/2_th.jpg Do you know the signs of child abuse and neglect? 10 things to look for The South Carolina Department of Social Services lists numerous warning signs of child abuse and neglect. Here are 10 signs to watch for if you suspect a school-aged child is being harmed. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/latest-news/article212603419.html/video-embed 41 2018-06-05T21:17:09Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315634108.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e2038471-d68a-4986-a292-e116590b382d/2_th.jpg Jaron “Ricky” Lorick says Garinger football is ‘on the up’ after disciplined turnaround Ricky thinks last season’s record didn’t tell the whole story — Garinger competed, scored more than it has in years, and now expects wins as faith and discipline take hold. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315634108.html/video-embed 107 2026-05-05T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/south-carolina/article315642916.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d7ad0dd3-e60c-42d5-997c-8a8dfc2001fa/1_th.jpg RV towing car crashes into woods off I-77 in Chester County Traffic remains backed up for miles on Interstate 77 in Chester County after a crash Tuesday, officials said. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/south-carolina/article315642916.html/video-embed 35 2026-05-05T17:58:22Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315641526.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8705ddd8-d011-499a-965c-bb6f1be8feec/1_th.jpg Local golfer Charlie Sifford honored with statue in uptown Charlotte Charlie Sifford Jr. reflects on the career of his father, who became the first Black golfer on the PGA Tour in the early '60s. An 8-foot bronze statue was erected in Elizabeth Park Tuesday honor Sifford Sr., a Charlotte native. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315641526.html/video-embed 43 2026-05-05T16:38:57Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315627832.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8d5530fe-326f-440a-b32a-c1b3534088a2/2_th.jpg Meet Eva Flowe, service journalism reporter for The Charlotte Observer Eva Flowe is a North Carolina service journalist bringing experience from Durham to the Charlotte area. She is focusing on healthcare and local news for readers. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315627832.html/video-embed 40 2026-05-04T16:26:21Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315634061.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3b00091d-bb17-4b98-9e28-37e5db64a731/2_th.jpg ‘We’re not a pushover anymore’: Garinger player sees momentum building for football program Jacob Andrews has seen the coaching carousel at Garinger, but he isn’t going anywhere. After snapping the years-long losing streak last year, Andrews says the energy at Garinger has shifted. The school is excited, the players are hunting for college offers, and the Wildcats are ready to "make something happen" in 2026. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315634061.html/video-embed 87 2026-05-05T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315641371.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5dd55adc-b1c2-456c-a8dc-764b67b57fd5/3_th.jpg Tucker Carlson apologizes for backing Donald Trump In a shocking turn, Tucker Carlson admits he feels responsible for Donald Trump returning to power, revealing on his podcast with brother Buckley, “You wrote speeches for him, I campaigned for him… we’re implicated in this, for sure.” https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315641371.html/video-embed 30 2026-05-05T16:29:35Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article84838987.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/712728fa-4439-4ef9-9b22-da2baab049e2/1_th.jpg Action NC director blasts proposed 5.5% income tax cap as “unjust” giveaway to millionaires Action NC Executive Director Pat McCoy criticized legislation to cap North Carolina’s income tax rate at 5.5%, warning it would reduce revenue for schools, health care and other essential services while benefiting the wealthy. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article84838987.html/video-embed 46 2016-06-20T20:29:08Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315633601.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a29a04bd-ab6f-4acd-87c3-d5217874ccc2/1_th.jpg Garinger coach Jupiter Wilson returns for Year 2, promising Wildcats will “shock” people again Jupiter Wilson returns for a second season as Garinger High's head football coach. He says that spring workouts show real momentum: with larger numbers, the same coaching staff, and a belief that the Wildcats can compete this fall. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315633601.html/video-embed 92 2026-05-05T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315588911.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/931148f6-a948-447f-8fc7-1785db5b035d/1_th.jpg WATCH: Providence High lineman Cory Cunningham drawing heavy attention College coaches are hot in pursuit of Providence High sophomore offensive lineman Cory Cunningham, who didn't play football until weeks before his freshman year began. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315588911.html/video-embed 33 2026-05-04T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article35901615.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/90205e35-90ad-4065-a849-7d6370df3ed0/1_th.jpg MEGA 500 Adopt-a-Thon aims to find homes for 500 pets at Metrolina Trade Expo Rescue groups from across the region gathered for the first-ever MEGA 500 Adopt-a-Thon at the Metrolina Trade Expo, a three-day effort to place 500 dogs and cats into new homes. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article35901615.html/video-embed 91 2015-09-20T18:49:26Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/health-family/article233313352.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b7e76446-ee0f-410f-9c98-de8442d7dd65/1_th.jpg Early onset breast cancer: Risk reduction and warning signs There are things you can do to lower your breast cancer risk – even at a young age. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/health-family/article233313352.html/video-embed 175 2019-08-16T14:34:19Z no