https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316007535.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f91bb3ef-cfec-4ef3-ab02-a18d36a85f10/3_th.jpg Action NC calls on City Council to adopt a 150-day moratorium on data centers At a press conference June 4, Action NC and Charlotte climate leaders called on the City Council to adopt a 150-day moratorium on data centers. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316007535.html/video-embed 99 2026-06-04T16:43:18Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316005177.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b65f3109-2691-4831-8115-d4d7363107cb/1_th.jpg Two Scoops serves up 200+ ice cream flavors in Charlotte At Two Scoops, you’re greeted by a vibrant space filled with ice cream-themed artwork by local artist Miriam Yumet. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316005177.html/video-embed 44 2026-06-04T16:37:29Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315996832.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c0eaf2fc-5bba-42a4-a180-b5f2f3f9b688/1_th.jpg Why did the famous gas station chicken in South End disappear? For a while, one of Charlotte’s most beloved fried chicken spots seemed to vanish without a trace. Now, after a brief hiatus and a rebrand, The Chicken Shop is back. I stopped by to see what changed – and, more importantly, whether the chicken still lives up to its reputation. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315996832.html/video-embed 62 2026-06-04T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316010252.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1c924f75-52a8-44fb-a95f-249a04d3eee7/1_th.jpg "Our children need to be protected," says uncle of Dominique Moody Dominique Moody's uncle and family attorney address media during a break at hearing in Raleigh. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316010252.html/video-embed 143 2026-06-04T19:41:54Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315985392.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1c1081d3-f56a-4123-87f5-98eda8d5fb1a/1_th.jpg "I'm really happy that Will came back," says Coach Canales about QB Will Grier Panthers head coach Dave Canales talks about the advantage of having Will Grier in the quarterback room. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315985392.html/video-embed 56 2026-06-04T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315926287.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bbad5599-994d-4dc5-85a6-6ffd4e7e471a/2_th.jpg CATS bus drivers face more assaults in Charlotte than national average, data shows Federal data shows Charlotte’s light rail isn’t unusually dangerous—but assaults on CATS bus drivers are higher than in comparable systems, with drivers citing lax security and slow response times. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315926287.html/video-embed 96 2026-06-03T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-people/article315830369.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/53d6de23-ab21-4e87-a07d-a61bcdbf65d3/1_th.jpg Charlotte-area record label releases "Harpo Speaks!" An unreleased concert album from 1964 is the only official recording of Harpo Marx's voice. Ramseur Records is releasing it June 5, 2026. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-people/article315830369.html/video-embed 24 2026-06-04T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315995993.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0d7299a1-2ca1-4a9a-9e0e-2006bd588ce6/1_th.jpg Charlotte woman discusses lawsuit she filed against Walmart Brianna Jones says a self-checkout issue over salad dressing escalated into a confrontation. She filed a federal lawsuit against Walmart alleging threats and humiliation at the store on Wilkinson Boulevard. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315995993.html/video-embed 407 2026-06-04T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315967125.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/eb096901-5dc3-419e-98e3-dbfa11cc6248/4_th.jpg Eight Myers Park High students died by suicide in five years. Here’s what we learned. Over five years, eight current or recently graduated Myers Park High students have died by suicide—an extraordinary concentration of loss that has reshaped the school community. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315967125.html/video-embed 55 2026-06-03T20:19:38Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article310791840.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8fa1099e-4fd3-4f6a-92ed-82318713c3ad/1_th.jpg Video: Looking for luxury? Steak 48 in Charlotte has it Come with CharlotteFive as we take a look at Steak 48, one of Charlotte’s most popular steak and seafood restaurants. When you’re looking for luxury, this is a spot to consider. If you’ve got the budget, start out strong with one of the caviar selections, then try the Kobe wine-fed Wagyu. It’s a rare treat sold in 3-ounce portions that are exceptionally tender. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article310791840.html/video-embed 30 2025-07-16T17:42:10Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315993363.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9e92dedc-2924-41fd-9ba6-b2b179ec8d49/1_th.jpg WATCH: Hough assistant coach Darius Jones with a message from the hospital Hough assistant football coach Darius Jones is in the ICU after suffering cardiac arrest last month. He offered a message of encouragement for his Huskies' family https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315993363.html/video-embed 31 2026-06-03T16:33:40Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315981479.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/abe95705-0b55-47ab-8bbd-f7aa09ac3949/4_th.jpg Panthers RB Trevor Etienne on his favorite moment from rookie year Carolina Panthers RB Trevor Etienne was asked about his favorite player from his rookie season. It turns out, that play happened while he was on the sideline. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315981479.html/video-embed 32 2026-06-02T21:35:50Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315984000.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7cd5125c-fbd0-47b8-97ab-dc291363ccf4/1_th.jpg Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down week 2 of Panthers OTAs Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down the second week of Panthers OTAs. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315984000.html/video-embed 56 2026-06-02T22:22:01Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/health-family/article315995311.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d72b9cdc-f7b1-4a74-a37f-f731b56ad79c/1_th.jpg The Surprising Link Between Prunes and Stronger Bones New research suggests that prunes may offer unexpected benefits for bone health, particularly for older adults and postmenopausal women at risk of osteoporosis. Scientists examined how regular prune consumption may affect bone density, inflammation and overall skeletal health. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/health-family/article315995311.html/video-embed 32 2026-06-03T18:51:54Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315984810.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/62cd6078-85ff-46e8-8c49-958ec118c400/4_th.jpg Thermal mattress topper takes 'chilling' to a new level for Mooresville company Chilipad, a Mooresville, N.C. business, manufactures a hydro-powerred mattress topper that circulates water to cool or heat a bed. It recently rolled out the Chilipad 2.0 that allows users to set temperatures from 55 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315984810.html/video-embed 61 2026-06-03T09:15:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315959862.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f202956b-5d88-409f-8a8e-ee2aac624aa1/3_th.jpg 'Pretty awesome': Parents of teen speak about son's life before suicide Bo and Danielle South of Charlotte talk about what made their son, Parker South, stand out. Parker, who attended Myers Park High School, died of suicide in November of 2025. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315959862.html/video-embed 100 2026-06-03T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315981637.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/dfa7583b-3d42-4685-8f59-1d9b39317fd5/1_th.jpg Ben Crump speaks on Shelby, NC police beating Civil rights attorney Ben Crump spoke in Shelby, North Carolina on June 2, 2026 alongside Cherrie Moore, whose arrest went viral after doorbell video showed former officer Karson Hyder punching her 10 times. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315981637.html/video-embed 31 2026-06-02T20:05:44Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315983391.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6f2bc864-4f73-49f9-b9e6-d8bfe1de97b3/2_th.jpg As thousands flock to Lake Norman’s ‘paradise,’ traffic and growth spark concerns After decades of rapid population growth — 8,600 to nearly 55,000 since 1980 — Mooresville is saying “enough” to developers and their proposals for the Lake Norman town. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315983391.html/video-embed 83 2026-06-02T21:35:45Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315813779.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/91f4edd3-18ef-4f21-b297-625c7e9ab4b5/4_th.jpg 'Every morning you have to pray': Charlotte bus drivers detail assaults made by riders Charlotte Area Transit System bus drivers have detailed assaults they said came at the hands of riders. Charlotte bus drivers were assaulted at least 200 times from 2023 through 2025. That’s an average of nearly six assaults per month. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315813779.html/video-embed 133 2026-06-02T13:06:50Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article311502789.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/fda9d9f9-3284-4573-a548-cde69cd58ae6/4_th.jpg Charlotte has rattlesnakes. Rattlesnakes usually come out in North Carolina when the weather starts to warm up. If you’re bitten by a rattlesnake, the first thing you should do is get a safe distance away from the snake. If you notice any adverse reactions to the snake bite, such as swelling or hives, you should seek help from a medical professional. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article311502789.html/video-embed 50 2026-06-02T13:45:43Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315982598.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/13634c79-f85d-4a72-a362-73289ce1bcab/1_th.jpg Shuffletown Grill’s new owner invites diners to join the ‘Shuffletown family’ A longtime local staple, Shuffletown Grill is keeping its tradition of “good food” alive under new owner Jose Maruri, who took over about a year ago. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315982598.html/video-embed 50 2026-06-03T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315663458.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/35d68867-b31c-42ec-bc26-8af22b6d345c/5_th.jpg 'Every morning you have to pray': Charlotte bus drivers detail assaults made by riders Charlotte Area Transit System bus drivers have detailed assaults they said came at the hands of riders. Charlotte bus drivers were assaulted at least 200 times from 2023 through 2025. That’s an average of nearly six assaults per month. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315663458.html/video-embed 140 2026-06-02T13:06:23Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article313369428.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5871b0b0-3d39-4769-8eb6-406c5de941ac/2_th.jpg Charlotte's 2026 concert lineup Charlotte's 2026 concert calendar is already filling up with A-list talent and big-name acts, making concert tickets the perfect holiday present. Our guide offers recommendations to help you find the perfect show in the Queen City. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article313369428.html/video-embed 50 2025-12-04T10:00:00Z no