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/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-food-drink/article315993188.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3d573d87-8f96-4d50-bdd9-72819d86d3a5/1_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/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 https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316047014.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ae975e8e-7b83-475f-a3f6-d6f1fea90b3a/1_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/article316046567.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/def8a3e3-ca6e-4d0f-a2a1-f550eeedc684/1_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/article316021727.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4eba51ef-fa58-47e9-bd59-ee27cd29bcc5/1_th.jpg Have you used the SouthPark Skipper to hop around? SouthPark is filled with shopping, dining and stunning views, and the free SouthPark Skipper service makes it easy to visit multiple destinations. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316021727.html/video-embed 38 2026-06-05T20:11:50Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316023779.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/26f0a101-4426-4a9a-9aa4-64596d818708/2_th.jpg NC House Oversight Committee grills CMPD Chief Estella Patterson, Sheriff Garry McFadden over 6-year-old Dominique Moody’s death Mecklenburg County officials testify before the North Carolina House Oversight Committee about the death of 6-year-old Dominique Moody in east Charlotte. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316023779.html/video-embed 2189 2026-06-05T19:44:57Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316013144.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/745385c3-798b-456e-993d-04c91aa4ab4e/1_th.jpg LIVE: NC House Oversight Committee grills Mecklenburg leaders over 6-year-old Dominique Moody’s death - 06/04/2026 18:04 Mecklenburg County officials testify before the North Carolina House Oversight Committee about the death of 6-year-old Dominique Moody in east Charlotte. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316013144.html/video-embed 28824 2026-06-05T19:31:55Z no