https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article307317666.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/510f65b1-6a1c-4f27-88f2-042fadc0ffeb/2_th.jpg Video: First NC Whataburger now open Come with CharlotteFive as we get a first look at what you can eat at North Carolina’s first Whataburger, which opened in Gastonia in May 2025. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article307317666.html/video-embed 43 2025-05-27T23:26:10Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316148154.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a5a772f6-842d-4257-b05b-6ac92412bd9d/1_th.jpg Selwyn Avenue in Myers Park closed due to a sinkhole It’s not clear what caused the sinkhole. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316148154.html/video-embed 27 2026-06-16T15:26:59Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article307084121.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e85147cf-f69f-49f3-aa5b-499c028043d8/1_th.jpg Councilwoman Tiawana Brown speaks to media after hearing on federal charges Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown spoke briefly with reporters after a hearing on federal charges, saying she remains supported by her constituents. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article307084121.html/video-embed 77 2025-05-23T18:36:14Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316148315.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0292dfb0-3b22-4be8-bc3b-9b006a7ac1d2/1_th.jpg York County’s “Project Palmetto Rock” pitched as $1.5B biopharma HQ, 1,200 jobs at former Panthers site York County economic development director Mitch Miller told council a proposed biopharmaceutical headquarters and advanced manufacturing facility at Palmetto Research Park could bring 1,200 direct jobs and $1.5 billion in investment, as officials begin a three-reading approval process. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316148315.html/video-embed 79 2026-06-16T15:38:39Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article316139266.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/284cc0fb-c7da-434f-b2f0-136c20aee22f/1_th.jpg Ballantyne Ridge High School graduates its first class Students graduated from Ballantyne Ridge High School on Saturday, June 13 2026 at the Bojangles Coliseum. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article316139266.html/video-embed 29 2026-06-16T13:48:36Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316133698.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/977c3be2-7635-432e-ad22-1e1ce75418e3/1_th.jpg Truist bank names new CEO Michael Lyons, the former CEO of fintech Fiserv, will succeed Bill Rogers Sept. 1. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316133698.html/video-embed 25 2026-06-15T15:24:02Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article298636358.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/67e5ac01-8e0e-4689-886f-18889cfb4afe/2_th.jpg An Undocumented Immigrant In N.C. Fears The Impact of Trump's Policies "Amparo," a long-time resident of the U.S., is worried about being deported in President-elect Donald Trump's second term. Millions of immigrants face uncertainty as Trump promises mass deportations and stricter immigration laws. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article298636358.html/video-embed 115 2025-01-16T13:33:03Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article302452329.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2fe7057a-2df3-435a-a51b-3f2aba8cabe4/1_th.jpg Cabarrus commissioners argue amid conflict of interest allegations Cabarrus County commissioners voted down a motion to fire newly appointed manager Sean Newton due to an undisclosed business relationship between Newton and Chairman Chris Measmer. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article302452329.html/video-embed 143 2025-03-21T23:07:53Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316131826.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/50795f00-903c-46c2-97f6-8fd9718a7781/1_th.jpg L'Ostrica adds a la carte options in Charlotte L'Ostrica has updated its menu, adding a la carte dining on Wednesday and Thursday, as well as options to add dishes and make choices with its tasting menu dinners. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316131826.html/video-embed 38 2026-06-15T13:21:56Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316131484.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/33f70f40-547b-4033-a9b0-cb0d6bcc49b7/1_th.jpg Watching World Cup at Brevard Court USMNT fans gather Friday, June 12, in uptown Charlotte at Brevard Court to watch World Cup soccer. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316131484.html/video-embed 49 2026-06-15T13:15:25Z no