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/video/article317961237.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/68211d2b-8980-4009-a32c-cf8631827db8/1_th.jpg Culinary Dropout opens new location at The Bowl at Ballantyne A new dining destination has arrived in south Charlotte! Culinary Dropout officially opens today at The Bowl at Ballantyne, bringing its signature take on comfort food, creative cocktails and lively atmosphere to the neighborhood. The menu features standout dishes like bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with cornbread, 36-hour pork ribs, monkey bread and plenty of shareable bites. The new restaurant marks Culinary Dropout’s second Charlotte location, joining its original spot in South End. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article317961237.html/video-embed 98 2026-11-06T17:02:50Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article317961403.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/82f52a21-ea34-4b6f-b59c-b3c736213721/1_th.jpg Did a Charlotte club really charge $6 for a to-go box? Here's what happened A receipt from STATS Charlotte sparked a viral debate after a customer appeared to be charged $6 for a to-go box on top of a $28 Cajun chicken Alfredo order, a service fee and 15% gratuity. The $43.27 bill had social media users questioning how much is too much for a night out. But STATS says the charge wasn't actually for a to-go container. The Charlotte nightclub explained that its Wednesday half-price pasta promotion is only available for dine-in guests, and the $6 represented an adjustment to the meal's regular price for carryout orders. Here's what the restaurant had to say. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article317961403.html/video-embed 52 2026-11-06T17:17:00Z 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/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/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/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/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/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