https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316227581.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d17db190-a4df-4c19-abba-d0f21f0df9a2/1_th.jpg Mayor Vi Lyles' last city council meeting met with emotion and gratitude Monday's city council meeting marked Mayor Vi Lyles' final one as acting mayor before she steps down at the end of June. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316227581.html/video-embed 70 2026-06-23T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article316218195.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6880bc37-0eaf-4cd8-8129-465e7d30a0e8/1_th.jpg Illios Crafted Greek named best Greek food finalist in CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice poll Illios Crafted Greek, a locally owned fast-casual spot founded by brothers Angelo and Frank Kaltsounis and partner Stratos Lambos, was voted one of the best Greek food spots in the Charlotte area by CharlotteFive readers. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article316218195.html/video-embed 23 2026-06-23T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article316230600.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/551b8f78-1936-4ec3-8305-6fa9a85a1ac2/1_th.jpg These are 10 restaurants in Charlotte you need to try right now Looking for your next great meal in Charlotte? We rounded up 10 of the city's hottest restaurants right now, featuring a mix of exciting newcomers and beloved local staples. From trendy new openings generating buzz to longtime favorites that continue to draw crowds, these spots showcase the best of Charlotte's dining scene. Watch to see which restaurants made the list and start planning your next reservation. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article316230600.html/video-embed 77 2026-06-23T12:43:45Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article316220323.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1969f630-eebc-4105-b24d-24cb9a6ec974/2_th.jpg The Mad Greek wins CharlotteFive Best Greek Food CharlotteFive readers voted The Mad Greek the city’s Best Greek Food, celebrating the South Boulevard favorite’s gyros, soccer-filled TVs and a new generation of family ownership. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article316220323.html/video-embed 50 2026-06-23T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316227284.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b2331429-ec15-4fd6-a036-9ece0c1e9aab/1_th.jpg Robert Harrington appointed Charlotte's next mayor City Council voted unanimously to appoint Robert Harrington Charlotte's next mayor after Vi Lyles steps down at the end of June. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316227284.html/video-embed 80 2026-06-23T01:46:27Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316180942.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4477261c-d3c4-422c-8354-fc485a8f73c3/1_th.jpg The YMCA of Greater Charlotte announced sale of Morrison branch The Morrison branch will be sold to Moments of Hope Church for $42.5 million. The south Charlotte branch is expected to close in summer 2027. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316180942.html/video-embed 30 2026-06-19T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315689319.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f21e7404-061c-4395-96a6-4543f470a5ff/1_th.jpg Blogger tells stories of lesser known individuals through project of 250th anniversary of U.S. The Forgotten South Blogger Kelly Gomez is working on a project to tell the stories of patriots, including Charlotte, which she says is the epicenter of the American Revolution. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315689319.html/video-embed 55 2026-06-23T09:15:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article316170851.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/63dd70a2-7c19-483e-a6d8-55a82017886c/3_th.jpg Charlotte comedian Jason Allen King says the city’s comedy scene has grown — and keeps getting stronger Veteran comedian Jason Allen King reflects on his years in stand-up, describing how Charlotte’s comedy scene has expanded with more venues, more shows and increasing camaraderie among comics across North Carolina. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article316170851.html/video-embed 100 2026-06-22T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article316228051.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2eca4510-e521-41a9-976e-1644405d0cbd/1_th.jpg Several options available for the Hornet heading into this year's draft With two first-round picks, at 14 and 18, the Hornets have options to deepen its bench in this year's draft. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article316228051.html/video-embed 96 2026-06-23T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316220043.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/48459e4c-81ec-48b2-bf99-7327c141539d/1_th.jpg ‘Teen takeover’ crowd in uptown Charlotte Saturday night Video shows crowds gathered in uptown Charlotte late Saturday, June 20, 2026, during what some described as a “teen takeover.” https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316220043.html/video-embed 149 2026-06-22T21:25:30Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/article316182802.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e4482061-3fe4-4258-8b66-d4156f74c0f9/3_th.jpg LGBTQ+ neighborhoods in Charlotte: NoDa, Plaza Midwood and where locals say the community gathers Sidelines Sports Bar & Billiards owner Kevin Cooper talks about historically safe spaces for the LGBTQ community in Charlotte and how the city lacks a neighborhood with LGBTQ businesses close to each other as other larger cities have. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/article316182802.html/video-embed 163 2026-06-22T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article298675203.html https://img.connatix.com/e5b3eb2d-48c4-4a89-8d00-d41dc8ce1aa2/2_th.jpg Durham Man Charged With Attempting To Help ISIS Alexander Justin White, a 29-year-old man from Durham, North Carolina, has been charged with attempting to help ISIS, a designated foreign terrorist organization. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article298675203.html/video-embed 529 2025-01-17T02:10:48Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article316186842.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/cfe0cf73-f8be-40f0-b9ca-85fb9cb09774/1_th.jpg Will Ferrell visits NC to promote "The Hawk" Netflix series Will Ferrell visited the World Golf Hall of Fame in-character as Lonnie Hawkins, a golfer desperate to make a career comeback, to promote his upcoming Netflix series “The Hawk,” on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Pinehurst, NC. The event kicked off “The Hawk Bus Tour” which will travel the East Coast over the next few weeks. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article316186842.html/video-embed 57 2026-06-21T22:26:07Z no