https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317965810.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e5c49af3-64c2-428a-8e8f-73c77522c359/1_th.jpg West Meck boys' basketball coach charged with felonies days before season opener West Mecklenburg High School coach Chris Ewell faces felony charges, including sexual activity with a student. The arrest comes after he led the team to its first conference title in 18 years. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317965810.html/video-embed 75 2026-11-06T21:52:01Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317970755.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/21a877fb-7465-48b1-bb7e-76de50c4a7c3/1_th.jpg Sights, sounds from Ardrey Kell at Palisades Palisades and Ardrey Kell played a first round NCHSAA playoff game Friday. Video: Jeff Siner, Charlotte Observer https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317970755.html/video-embed 201 2026-11-07T06:21:28Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317970257.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/20b62dd8-609e-4557-a67f-2ce9b09c2fc9/1_th.jpg Porter Ridge WR Karter Hayden, coach Michael Hertz on Hopewell playoff win Porter Ridge coach Michael Hertz and WR Karter Hayden talk Friday's win over Hopewell https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317970257.html/video-embed 29 2026-11-07T04:59:07Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317969291.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1f896ef8-d5b3-411e-9239-3495ac0eef24/1_th.jpg Sights, sounds from Independence at Butler Longtime rivals Independence and Butler played in the first round of the NCHSAA 7A playoffs Friday. Video: Tracy Kimball https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317969291.html/video-embed 109 2026-11-07T02:52:58Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article317961403.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/82f52a21-ea34-4b6f-b59c-b3c736213721/1_th.jpg Did a Charlotte club really charge $6 for a to-go box? Here's what happened A receipt from STATS Charlotte sparked a viral debate after a customer appeared to be charged $6 for a to-go box on top of a $28 Cajun chicken Alfredo order, a service fee and 15% gratuity. The $43.27 bill had social media users questioning how much is too much for a night out. But STATS says the charge wasn't actually for a to-go container. The Charlotte nightclub explained that its Wednesday half-price pasta promotion is only available for dine-in guests, and the $6 represented an adjustment to the meal's regular price for carryout orders. Here's what the restaurant had to say. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article317961403.html/video-embed 52 2026-11-06T17:17:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317959742.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c01d6722-f2e2-4bc7-a637-a29fbaca58ff/1_th.jpg How could LaKesha Womack’s charge affect her new seat in Congress? What House rules say LaKesha Womack won her North Carolina seat despite a pending felony charge. The case is set for a Nov. 10 court date, but a charge or conviction does not automatically remove a member of Congress. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317959742.html/video-embed 100 2026-11-06T21:42:50Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317907299.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d17b1bdd-11e5-4e07-88f7-891fb55883e4/1_th.jpg Voting in Charlotte today? Your last-minute Election Day guide is here Find your polling place, learn what’s on your ballot and get key Election Day reminders. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317907299.html/video-embed 88 2026-11-03T20:57:22Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317917106.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/40d6ea3e-4f81-4ff6-a108-69f6209b08eb/2_th.jpg "Raleigh needs a new type of leadership," says Ken McCool after winning seat for N.C. House, dist. 105 Democratic candidate Ken McCool defeated Republican candidate Tricia Cotham for a seat in the N.C House, district 105. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317917106.html/video-embed 235 2026-11-04T06:12:59Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article317961237.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/68211d2b-8980-4009-a32c-cf8631827db8/1_th.jpg Culinary Dropout opens new location at The Bowl at Ballantyne A new dining destination has arrived in south Charlotte! Culinary Dropout officially opens today at The Bowl at Ballantyne, bringing its signature take on comfort food, creative cocktails and lively atmosphere to the neighborhood. The menu features standout dishes like bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with cornbread, 36-hour pork ribs, monkey bread and plenty of shareable bites. The new restaurant marks Culinary Dropout’s second Charlotte location, joining its original spot in South End. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article317961237.html/video-embed 98 2026-11-06T17:02:50Z no