https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article316058825.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/77261ccb-b332-4619-943c-864b0e6b047f/2_th.jpg Light rail stabbing suspect found incompetent to stand trial, U.S. attorney says U.S. attorney Russ Ferguson speaks outside the federal courthouse in Charlotte on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, following a competency hearing for DeCarlos Brown Jr. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article316058825.html/video-embed 130 2026-06-09T14:41:30Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316024414.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8b532507-efbd-4b37-b87c-1d2fbca3eb98/2_th.jpg UNC professor urges NC to use AI risk models to prevent child deaths Testifying before a North Carolina House committee after the death of 6-year-old Dominique Moody in east Charlotte, UNC professor Emily Putnam-Hornstein said predictive risk modeling could help child welfare workers connect patterns across years of reports, flagging children in greatest danger sooner. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316024414.html/video-embed 84 2026-06-09T15:00:44Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article316057250.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7a06e165-0d84-42c5-ab91-8f8402cde2f8/1_th.jpg Men's fashion in Charlotte needs an overhaul, TikTok says A Charlotte TikToker sparked a surprisingly heated debate after declaring the city's men's fashion unacceptable. Are Charlotte guys really stuck in an endless cycle of polos, khakis and quarter-zips, or is the criticism overblown? Watch and tell us your hottest take. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article316057250.html/video-embed 47 2026-06-09T12:15:02Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314692282.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/058fdaba-7255-432e-b35d-1ca304b4f28a/3_th.jpg Mecklenburg Sheriff McFadden proposes a "quick fix" to reopen Jail North during NC House hearing During an NC House hearing on crime in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden expressed readiness to reopen the county's closed juvenile detention center if the state allocates an additional $14 million annually. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314692282.html/video-embed 231 2026-02-13T19:12:51Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314636404.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ba63091b-7075-4d6f-9f9f-2717945880cb/1_th.jpg Mecklenburg County Jail deaths raised in NC House hearing Leaders from Mecklenburg County testified before a North Carolina House oversight committee regarding safety in the Charlotte area. During the meeting, concerns were raised about the deaths that occurred at the county jail during Sheriff Garry McFadden's tenure. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314636404.html/video-embed 1714 2026-02-13T22:04:38Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article314216076.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f37be082-6941-434d-bbb2-58ee47f1a534/2_th.jpg What we know: Carla Cunningham's lawsuit against Sheriff Garry McFadden Charlotte Observer politics reporter and expert Mary Ramsey breaks down Cunningham’s lawsuit against Sheriff Garry McFadden and other moves she’s made in her reelection campaign. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article314216076.html/video-embed 84 2026-01-06T19:44:39Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/article316010138.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/fed17054-a4f6-41d6-825a-af554f4f3c91/1_th.jpg Nic Scourton explains how impactful Jaelan Phillips can be on Panthers Second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton is excited to play alongside Jaelan Phillips on Carolina Panthers defense because newly signed outside linebacker's talent is "ridiculous." https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/article316010138.html/video-embed 77 2026-06-08T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-around-town/c5-development/article307984575.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8476d5f9-eb4e-45e8-9b6a-03697e9cdabe/1_th.jpg Video: Nouveau Chapeau, Charlotte’s ultimate style destination Ever wondered where fashion insiders find their iconic pieces? Nouveau Chapeau is now in a location you can’t miss. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-around-town/c5-development/article307984575.html/video-embed 52 2025-06-06T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316046567.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/def8a3e3-ca6e-4d0f-a2a1-f550eeedc684/2_th.jpg Carowinds unveils world-record log flume for 2027, launches new membership program Carowinds announced a new signature log flume water ride slated for 2027 near Fury 325 after weeks of teasing. The park also rolled out a new membership available now at carowinds.com. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316046567.html/video-embed 41 2026-06-08T15:53:51Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315993188.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3d573d87-8f96-4d50-bdd9-72819d86d3a5/2_th.jpg Here are the 5 most common food safety violations in Charlotte CharlotteFive spoke to local food safety expert about the most common food safety outbreaks in Charlotte, from overused gloves, to meat juices dripping causing disease outbreaks. Here's what to look for next time you go out to eat. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315993188.html/video-embed 103 2026-06-08T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316047014.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ae975e8e-7b83-475f-a3f6-d6f1fea90b3a/3_th.jpg Carowinds announces Rip Roarin’ Falls for 2027 Carowinds revealed Rip Roarin’ Falls, a new log flume water attraction opening in 2027. The ride will feature the world’s tallest log flume drop. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316047014.html/video-embed 39 2026-06-08T15:57:21Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316024759.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/504a64ec-ef07-4ebf-8fbd-894ef5e99ba7/2_th.jpg NC counties under corrective action as state takes rare control of child welfare agencies Mecklenburg County leaders faced tough questions in the Dominique Moody case as NC DHHS director Lisa Cauley told lawmakers the state has direct authority over child welfare services in Vance, Bertie and Davidson counties. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316024759.html/video-embed 93 2026-06-08T18:59:59Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article316032764.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/96ddd3c1-3176-458c-8c2d-e81ed97a8e84/1_th.jpg Case continued for NC mom who went missing for 25 years Case continued for Michele Smith, a NC mom who went missing for 25 years. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article316032764.html/video-embed 16 2026-06-06T20:48:06Z no