https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316096093.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/23f2d6e4-23c4-43ad-9ba6-15c715f425e1/2_th.jpg Notable restaurants opening in Charlotte in 2026 A recap of recent and upcoming restaurant openings in Charlotte in 2026. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316096093.html/video-embed 36 2026-06-12T13:58:16Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316094945.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2f2efba0-e2f0-48f4-ab27-4ab6c24309e1/5_th.jpg Charlotte summer events guide: Juneteenth and Pride celebrations across the region From Juneteenth festivals and parades to Pride runs, bar crawls, and Uptown’s main Pride weekend, here are events celebrating culture, community, and inclusion from June through August. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316094945.html/video-embed 97 2026-06-12T14:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article316107515.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7cd22bfe-5fc1-4066-8bb1-209dfad615d8/2_th.jpg A comic lover's dream: We went to HereosCon in Charlotte Certified Grading Company provides on-site grading of comic books at HeroesCon, one of only three locations in the country. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article316107515.html/video-embed 21 2026-06-12T18:40:40Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316025302.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bfb0c976-4c36-4ce2-9164-575fab22522c/3_th.jpg NC House presses Mecklenburg DSS after the death of 6-year-old Dominique Moody During an Oversight Committee hearing, lawmakers questioned Mecklenburg County DSS screening decisions after DHHS found that more than half of intake calls lacked necessary information. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316025302.html/video-embed 179 2026-06-12T14:41:30Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article231994992.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/12cca9bf-cd5e-4e9e-bc12-6dc0014f75c1/1_th.jpg Monroe Expressway toll lanes promise faster beach trip by bypassing U.S. 74 traffic Drivers stuck on U.S. 74 in Monroe can skip Union County congestion and dozens of stoplights by taking the 18-mile Monroe Expressway. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article231994992.html/video-embed 28 2019-06-27T15:07:18Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316095812.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0bb00fee-e59a-4272-ae63-4c46c7365aee/2_th.jpg Fetty P. Franklin: Turning harsh reality into music Artist and entrepreneur Fetty P. Franklin blends grit with good times. With new milestones and his biggest year yet, he says he’s reaching higher platforms and living his greatest moment through music. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316095812.html/video-embed 70 2026-06-12T15:28:18Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316097620.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8002d7f1-f742-4f5e-b7cc-8a19609be053/2_th.jpg 'Flavorful' east coast production site celebrates grand opening in Concord Custom Flavors' first East Coast production site, a $7-million facility in Concord, celebrated its grand opening Thursday, June 11, 2026. Custom Flavors is a family-owned company that has more than 20,000 flavors and flavor combinations. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316097620.html/video-embed 49 2026-06-12T09:12:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article316057250.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7a06e165-0d84-42c5-ab91-8f8402cde2f8/2_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/article316024414.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8b532507-efbd-4b37-b87c-1d2fbca3eb98/3_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/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 58 2026-06-03T20:19:38Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316090075.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/da1a7aae-9b27-4df2-b9bb-ea4dd03dcbb9/1_th.jpg Hurricanes’ Cup run is Carolina’s best ‘appointment TV’ Scott Fowler is a casual hockey fan but he says this Hurricanes-Vegas thriller has become can’t-miss viewing. With the series tied 2-2 and the Cup two wins away, the Canes are showing the Panthers, Hornets and Charlotte FC what postseason competence looks like. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316090075.html/video-embed 54 2026-06-11T15:32:36Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316090288.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/de4b27ef-22c1-4ae2-93fe-c59c2ad7b6e0/4_th.jpg Charlotte fire department investigates cause of fire at Ashley Place Apartments Charlotte firefighters responded to a structure fire at Ashley Place Apartments around 8 p.m. Wednesday. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316090288.html/video-embed 36 2026-06-11T15:36:52Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316088738.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7ed6e00b-9b0c-4179-8175-485e5ba7bc81/1_th.jpg Massive fiddler crab colony swarm NC reserve Thousands of fiddler crabs seen swarming along a marsh in North Carolina's Rachel Carson Reserve. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316088738.html/video-embed 14 2026-06-11T14:06:36Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314636404.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ba63091b-7075-4d6f-9f9f-2717945880cb/2_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/business/article316078830.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/67d0c2c2-5657-4fc1-b516-2fc97ca00f06/1_th.jpg Charlotte's newest Mahjong studio opens Heron House Mahjong founder Charolette Obringer explains what she hopes the new studio will bring to Charlotte. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316078830.html/video-embed 37 2026-06-10T19:24:40Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316079808.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/cd48f08a-b8f5-4dbb-b42f-bf05b0452f51/3_th.jpg Zamindar’s Club House opens in Charlotte’s South End with Michelin Bib-awarded chef A new Indian fine-dining restaurant in South End, Zamindar’s Club House, brings contemporary takes on traditional flavors. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316079808.html/video-embed 50 2026-06-10T19:54:43Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316080798.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0567e880-82db-49d2-b04b-e07c47f916e5/4_th.jpg Big Papa’s Empanadas sets August opening in Charlotte’s Historic West End Big Papa’s Empanadas is opening in August at 1812 Rozzelles Ferry Rd in Charlotte’s Historic West End, serving half-pound empanadas with creative fillings, plus tacos, grilled wings and meal-prep options. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316080798.html/video-embed 16 2026-06-10T20:56:08Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315926287.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bbad5599-994d-4dc5-85a6-6ffd4e7e471a/4_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/sports/nfl/article316079412.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/efb27216-6534-4643-9469-6f48605f6fc1/2_th.jpg Dave Canales explains how young Carolina Panthers defensive back has impressed Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales on how well cornerback Corey Thornton has played this summer ahead of 2026 season. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/article316079412.html/video-embed 37 2026-06-10T19:47:29Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316069965.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4a8ddb30-1457-4104-9280-b8573256395d/2_th.jpg 'It was time to come home': Candidate for governor, congressman talks about life after politics U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman, who ran for S.C. governor, did not pick up enough votes in the primaries to advance and says it's time to 'come home.' https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316069965.html/video-embed 28 2026-06-10T16:41:35Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article309578200.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/010bdd14-0b3c-4e1c-bef9-e5b62bfa7b2e/2_th.jpg Wake Forest University School of Medicine opens new Charlotte campus The new Wake Forest University School of Medicine - Charlotte is ready to welcome students in July. It will be the first four-year medical school for the region. The school is the centerpiece of The Pearl, a $1.5 billion mixed-use development district with retail, offices, apartments and an outdoor plaza. Atrium Health and Wexford Science & Technology partnered to build the project, which opened in early June. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article309578200.html/video-embed 99 2025-07-01T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316065541.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d5ae1168-9422-41f7-bb5c-dd8be404efea/2_th.jpg Bryce Young dishes on his off-field relationship with Xavier Legette Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young has developed a bond with WR Xavier Legette on and off the field. The pair recently joined teammates on an off-road journey in Mullins, SC. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316065541.html/video-embed 89 2026-06-09T20:52:12Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316078731.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/03a61db9-1d38-4cde-881b-49565cfaeb5d/2_th.jpg TSA launches new e-gates to speed up PreCheck lines at Charlotte Douglas Airport TSA is rolling out new e-gate technology for TSA PreCheck travelers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, aiming to modernize checkpoint screening, improve passenger flow and reduce officer workload at Security Checkpoint 2. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316078731.html/video-embed 60 2026-06-10T19:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316065571.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/fb8cff06-9d73-4fe2-a297-b247fe93152b/2_th.jpg Chill vibes + massive portions: Reviewing Eddie's Place in Cotswold I stopped by Eddie's Place in Charlotte's Cotswold neighborhood to see whether the longtime local favorite lives up to its reputation. Between the massive chicken and waffles, hearty gumbo and laid-back atmosphere, the restaurant delivered a memorable Tuesday lunch. Here's what you need to know before you visit. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316065571.html/video-embed 86 2026-06-10T10:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316073849.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2dec5d9d-013e-43ee-b9cc-b5ea0723a8f5/1_th.jpg Arrest made in killings of NC couple in their 80s, sheriff says The Polk County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina has arrested a South Carolina man in connection with a double homicide. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316073849.html/video-embed 191 2026-06-10T13:45:03Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316041331.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a946ccf2-aa21-4472-8ca7-00444ab7836a/2_th.jpg Daycare provider: Even though childcare is more expensive than some college tuition, it's still not enough Emma Biggs, director of Pathway Preschool Center in Charlotte, said even though childcare is expensive, parents are not paying the true cost of childcare. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316041331.html/video-embed 48 2026-06-10T13:20:04Z no