https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316344122.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/838dd1c2-14d1-4209-8864-386b460cefc0/1_th.jpg Charlotte swears in interim Mayor Robert Harrington (LIVE) - 07/01/2026 11:25 Watch live as Robert Harrington is sworn in as Charlotte’s interim mayor, appointed to complete Mayor Vi Lyles’ term. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316344122.html/video-embed 1330 2026-07-01T20:25:38Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article316347574.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/556cf208-5ef3-4fe1-89de-da0c6064c5bb/3_th.jpg Catawba chief to build two more NC casinos as Kings Mountain project opens first phase The Catawba plan to build two more North Carolina casinos and have identified the sites, Chief Brian Harris said on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article316347574.html/video-embed 50 2026-07-01T19:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316348134.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8fa06184-b907-4310-88bf-0d9dbe8bf199/1_th.jpg Harrington, sworn in as Charlotte mayor, pledges to lead with ‘trust, order and efficiency, and respect’ In his first remarks as Charlotte’s mayor, Rob Harrington promised to lead through three “lenses” — trust, order and efficiency, and respect — calling on city leaders to work with grace toward each other and constituents while focusing daily on making life better in Charlotte. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316348134.html/video-embed 71 2026-07-01T20:27:52Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article316345359.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ecce18e6-4143-4f99-bb87-f59f7a39f0e2/1_th.jpg Why Boss Hog meant more than barbecue to the Lake Norman community Boss Hog BBQ served the Lake Norman area for more than 35 years before closing its doors on July 4. I visited the beloved Sherrills Ford restaurant one last time to find out what made it so special, and why so many locals say they're losing more than just a barbecue restaurant. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article316345359.html/video-embed 144 2026-07-01T16:43:37Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316346706.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d7cd60b2-8a19-4eda-a62a-0e771858fc89/1_th.jpg Charlotte swears in 60th mayor: Rob Harrington vows ‘trust, order and efficiency’ Charlotte’s new interim mayor, Rob Harrington, was sworn in at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center after brief remarks from former Mayor Vi Lyles. Harrington’s first address emphasized rebuilding trust, improving efficiency and showing respect as the council heads into a month-long recess. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316346706.html/video-embed 84 2026-07-01T20:24:23Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316348853.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3135f599-b4c8-4b9c-950b-3f6ac11a7e74/1_th.jpg How to avoid heat exhaustion with record temperatures in Charlotte Charlotte could see record heat during the Fourth of July weekend. Here are some ways to avoid heat exhaustion or stroke while celebrating. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316348853.html/video-embed 203 2026-07-01T19:37:15Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316332867.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2adafcf8-58fb-430f-97e9-6bc27919221c/2_th.jpg After 80 years, a Myers Park church replaces 'Baptist' with 'Covenant' Myers Park Baptist Church has changed its name to Myers Park Covenant Church after nearly a decade of discussion, saying the new name better reflects a long-standing commitment to welcoming all people. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316332867.html/video-embed 107 2026-06-30T20:06:52Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316330407.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f0ff3e3f-d475-4e87-bf90-c5f157e85dbc/3_th.jpg Lancaster butcher shop 'The Meat Store' celebrates 40 years The Meat Shop in Lancaster, S.C. sells beef, chicken, pork, seafood and other items. The store is celebrating 40 years in business. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316330407.html/video-embed 29 2026-07-01T09:10:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/latest-news/article241419151.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2da0dbfe-ba3f-407e-862c-846899473f00/1_th.jpg Noda Company Store + Grocery During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NoDa Company Store's then-owner added a fresh market grocery to sell provisions during quarantine from coronavirus, selling rice, spices, produce and more. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/latest-news/article241419151.html/video-embed 84 2020-03-23T01:08:04Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316286980.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5be5afb0-4ca1-4fb5-a3ad-b5d05853cc6f/2_th.jpg Rock Hill mayor: Two major projects land at Palmetto Research Park, more development still ahead Novant Health and Octapharma will bring two large redevelopment opportunities to Rock Hill’s Palmetto Research Park. Still, the city says hundreds of acres remain in play as leaders push for new job growth along the I‑77 corridor. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316286980.html/video-embed 83 2026-06-29T22:34:58Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316333020.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/02547692-fca2-4247-a8e4-bfd27af88f89/1_th.jpg Charlotte Knights pitcher chases MLB dreams — and writes high school sports in the offseason Knights right-hander Duncan Davitt is a top White Sox pitching prospect who debuted in MLB this April. In the offseason, he returns to Iowa to write local sports for his family’s small-town newspaper. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316333020.html/video-embed 76 2026-07-01T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article312861813.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/866cadae-8860-47c5-89e1-18ae76b2429f/3_th.jpg Video: Dilworth Neighborhood Grille expands in the Charlotte area A longtime food and drink favorite in Charlotte’s Dilworth neighborhood has expanded with a new location — and the customers are pouring in. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article312861813.html/video-embed 26 2025-11-11T11:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/health-family/article315995311.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d72b9cdc-f7b1-4a74-a37f-f731b56ad79c/1_th.jpg The Surprising Link Between Prunes and Stronger Bones New research suggests that prunes may offer unexpected benefits for bone health, particularly for older adults and postmenopausal women at risk of osteoporosis. Scientists examined how regular prune consumption may affect bone density, inflammation and overall skeletal health. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/health-family/article315995311.html/video-embed 32 2026-06-03T18:51:54Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article212479724.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/074aaf24-c1f7-4978-80ab-a9ce63962138/1_th.jpg Not a fan of raw oysters? Here’s how to steam them perfectly, according to a Lowcountry oyster farmer At the Bluffton Oyster Roast, Bluffton Oyster Co. owner Larry Toomer shared his simple method for steamed oysters. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article212479724.html/video-embed 23 2022-11-03T13:32:16Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316291455.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0e424de7-f8e3-470c-9eeb-4875ed7c972a/2_th.jpg Former Hornets guard Kemba Walker opens Sports Academy in Concord Former Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker held the grand opening to the Kemba Walker Sports Academy on Friday, June 26, 2026. Walker met with the media prior to the opening to discuss his new facility. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316291455.html/video-embed 93 2026-06-27T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316313775.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/60e4bbde-7c5b-4d97-9ff6-7e8752a11824/1_th.jpg Charlotte Big Anime brings cosplayers, voice actors — and big costume price tags — to the Queen City Hundreds flocked to Charlotte Big Anime at the Charlotte Convention Center for cosplay, artist alley, voice actors, and a car and motorcycle showcase — and many fans shared what their costumes cost, from about $250 to $600. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316313775.html/video-embed 142 2026-06-29T16:59:44Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article312571927.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1be6c9fb-aa1c-4bb9-bb47-220524d459a5/1_th.jpg PopUp Bagels is now open at The Bowl at Ballantyne in Charlotte NC PopUp Bagels is now open at The Bowl at Ballantyne — the first of 10 planned North Carolina locations. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article312571927.html/video-embed 48 2025-10-20T13:49:33Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316233494.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bbe913b4-0387-414f-b8fa-0d4c986f325d/2_th.jpg 1 shot, 2 detained after west Charlotte apartment shooting on Harper Drive Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating a shooting at a west Charlotte apartment complex on the 1500 block of Harper Drive. One person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and two people were detained as the investigation continued, CMPD said. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316233494.html/video-embed 12 2026-06-29T16:58:53Z no