https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317618456.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5b9ae57c-cd16-4f2a-9900-d795554e153f/1_th.jpg Pigs, pigs everywhere at this Lake Norman restaurant The Crazy Pig in Davidson, featuring porcine decor wherever you turn, offers both breakfast and barbecue that hits the spot on a budget. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317618456.html/video-embed 80 2026-10-16T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317635550.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/81d792c8-4c82-4d95-84e0-cf9afb7af30a/1_th.jpg Crickets for a snack? Here's where you can try it in Charlotte Hermanita, the speakeasy inside El Malo Tacos in Plaza Midwood, is hosting Noche Eterna— a Día de los Muertos pop-up — through Nov. 30. There, you can try specialty cocktails paired with snacks such as fruit and gummy bears with chamoy and tajin, and a blend of Mexican fried crickets and peanuts with a house spice blend. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317635550.html/video-embed 32 2026-10-15T15:23:31Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317640997.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/90d70beb-e006-4d41-8017-cbeedc47142d/1_th.jpg Lake Norman's first African-Caribbean grocery store Amoikon Store opened on Brawley Avenue across from the Merino Mill retail-commercial complex on South Main Street in Mooresville. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317640997.html/video-embed 114 2026-10-16T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317623943.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0ca0d034-0de3-4081-96f2-e305eacd21fd/1_th.jpg Wegman's shoppers choose their favorite item Shoppers are asked to choose the one items they were most excited to buy during Wegman's grand opening in Charlotte. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317623943.html/video-embed 92 2026-10-15T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317637651.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/54301f80-def8-4ed5-a3e1-74ad938a8779/1_th.jpg CMPD Police Chief expresses disgust, anger and frustration over racist texts among officers During a press conference for the third quarter public safety report at Spectrum Center on Thursday, Chief Estella Patterson spoke about the officers involved with exchanging racist texts and the department's next steps. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317637651.html/video-embed 82 2026-10-15T16:43:21Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/article317628459.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9b444dd7-b09e-46c9-a370-7142e100db09/1_th.jpg Evan tries Wegmans fan favorites From Bison dip to cannoli dip, Charlotte Five's Evan Moore taste tests some of Wegmans fan favorites. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/article317628459.html/video-embed 183 2026-10-15T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317609493.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4074db94-c00c-4b11-804a-f7081ad4ab2d/3_th.jpg Carowinds closes Fury 325, Thunder Striker after fatal accident at sister park Carowinds has shut down Fury 325 and Thunder Striker after a fatal accident at Six Flags Over Georgia. Here’s what families should know before SCarowinds weekend, including the rides’ previous safety-related closures and which attractions remain open. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317609493.html/video-embed 93 2026-10-13T20:43:19Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315629245.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/306cb187-1c0d-487c-8e45-b40ce8eea564/1_th.jpg Albemarle teen celebrates her quinceañera while living with Stargardt disease Selena Juarez Reyes is living with Stargardt disease—a rare genetic eye disorder that progressively steals vision and has no cure. Still, she’s determined to celebrate her quinceañera. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315629245.html/video-embed 356 2026-10-15T18:58:52Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article317624395.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/33677633-c3d6-4ab3-9cac-4b1dab0a3889/1_th.jpg Inside Darren Waller's transformational 2026 offseason that led him to Panthers Charlotte Observer reporter Alex Zietlow introduces the profile he wrote on Carolina Panthers tight end Darren Waller, whose 2026 offseason was transformational. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article317624395.html/video-embed 93 2026-10-15T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317621369.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/39fc7566-4478-4916-93cd-938c48c0b8ad/1_th.jpg Wegman's grand opening in Charlotte Wegman's welcomes excited shoppers and longtime fans to their new Charlotte store. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317621369.html/video-embed 51 2026-10-14T16:25:07Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317617515.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/435f5d3c-73e3-4268-a681-2ca431dcdda4/1_th.jpg Line outside Wegmans wraps around the building prior to opening The line outside the new Wegmans store in Ballantyne wrapped around the building at 5:30 a.m. as fans were ready for the doors to open. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317617515.html/video-embed 110 2026-10-14T12:28:09Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317617283.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7597002a-452d-4a29-a83b-8b82f985198f/1_th.jpg First people in line for Wegmans opening in Ballantyne Kari Morris, Eski Kowalski and Selma Belic were the first group in line at the new Wegmans at 5 p.m. They traveled from Lexington, S.C., for the celebration. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317617283.html/video-embed 36 2026-10-14T12:08:30Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/article317611219.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6d138234-a05e-4993-a50e-cb4a3496513a/4_th.jpg Taylor Moton explains his return to the practice field after scary medical situation Caorlina Panthers starting right tackle Taylor Moton took the field this week. Here's what he said. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/article317611219.html/video-embed 124 2026-10-13T22:27:56Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article317613919.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/85fdb7b6-615d-4ccb-b58d-5634957f7188/1_th.jpg CMS board member Stephanie Sneed responds to recent criticism CMS board member Stephanie Sneed stepped down as board chair at the same September meeting as Crystal Hill was fired. Since the meeting Sneed has faced criticism and a petition to remove her from the board. Sneed represents east Mecklenburg's District 4. On Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Sneed addressed the criticism during a board meeting. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article317613919.html/video-embed 197 2026-10-14T03:45:00Z no