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/local/article317914429.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b1313652-7dc6-4667-8c5d-0df6e54a9768/2_th.jpg Roy Cooper invokes North Carolina’s history and hope in call to embrace the future In his victory speech, he highlights North Carolina’s history—from the “First in Flight” to its early push for independence—and says the state can help shape a hopeful future. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317914429.html/video-embed 38 2026-11-04T03:43:04Z 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/news/politics-government/election/article317912896.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/387e9ffa-f935-455d-ab8c-b0a8154ba6ab/1_th.jpg Michael Whatley concedes N.C. Senate race to Roy Cooper Republican candidate ofr N.C. Senate delivers his concession speech after the race is called in favor of Governor Roy Cooper. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317912896.html/video-embed 65 2026-11-04T02:44:44Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317913957.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3679389e-2ece-4d7c-8776-62cc0e3a3ab4/1_th.jpg Roy Cooper celebrates Senate victory, says he’ll put North Carolinians first In his victory speech, Roy Cooper thanked supporters and pledged to take their concerns to Washington, including the cost of health care, housing and groceries. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317913957.html/video-embed 478 2026-11-04T03:34:42Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317892074.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/edd201cf-3ed1-474c-9976-9d600fbcb506/1_th.jpg The Talking Preps Interview: Kaveaun Pless, South Point South Point High RB Kaveaun Pless has run for more than 1,500 yards and 26 touchdowns and says his favorite thing is to run over defenders, not around them. He's next up the Talking Preps conversation https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317892074.html/video-embed 291 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317911064.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/69b0dd99-f1d5-4eaf-93f8-009365660a1a/1_th.jpg Democratic candidate for N.C. House, Ken McCool, campaigns in Matthews, NC Former Matthews Commissioner Ken McCool greets voters at Elizabeth Lane Elementary School on Election Day. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317911064.html/video-embed 40 2026-11-04T00:48:01Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317902420.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/baca7a2b-ed43-4117-8b1f-5540b857b5b5/1_th.jpg "Civic duty" is common sentiment among Charlotte voters on Election Day The midterm elections are underway in Charlotte and across the nation. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317902420.html/video-embed 70 2026-11-03T16:36:40Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317903370.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/db0fb168-9d13-4373-8a15-61cda0c44686/1_th.jpg Early voting turnout soared in Mecklenburg County during the 2026 midterms Nearly 300,000 Mecklenburg County voters cast ballots during early voting, with South County Library, Steele Creek Masonic Lodge, SouthPark Library and Cornelius Town Hall among the busiest sites. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317903370.html/video-embed 49 2026-11-03T17:12:22Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article314796980.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/daeacd9b-8973-41d1-b7c7-18445a3b5c12/1_th.jpg Video: Inside BRÜ: the pop-up coffee cart stirring Charlotte Here’s why Charlotte is obsessed with BRÜ, a pop-up coffee cart by Kareem Warren known for oat lattes, red velvet drinks and rotating locations across the city. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article314796980.html/video-embed 48 2026-03-02T11:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317887632.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e7392e2a-b70c-4f26-a9dd-f94c81dcae05/1_th.jpg A look inside what make Wegmans cheese caves so special Wegmans cheese caves provides a central location to ensure quality levels of all their cheeses. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317887632.html/video-embed 78 2026-11-02T19:18:09Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article314325343.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f70b91d4-3141-485c-95e1-f024c9870b4a/1_th.jpg Video: Bougie vs. budget burgers in Charlotte We took food, service, ambience — and price, of course — into consideration when trying out these local restaurants’ classic burgers. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article314325343.html/video-embed 49 2026-01-14T22:23:04Z no