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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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 https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article316058825.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/77261ccb-b332-4619-943c-864b0e6b047f/2_th.jpg Light rail stabbing suspect found incompetent to stand trial, U.S. attorney says U.S. attorney Russ Ferguson speaks outside the federal courthouse in Charlotte on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, following a competency hearing for DeCarlos Brown Jr. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article316058825.html/video-embed 63 2026-06-09T14:41:30Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article316057250.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7a06e165-0d84-42c5-ab91-8f8402cde2f8/1_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-1d2fbca3eb98/2_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/article314636404.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ba63091b-7075-4d6f-9f9f-2717945880cb/1_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/local/article316060410.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/91f78009-b8df-4ec3-b7e7-645a629c4a62/2_th.jpg Councilman JD Mazuera Arias questions East Charlotte Connector funding timeline, community input Charlotte City Council District 5 Councilman JD Mazuera Arias pressed speakers on federal planning funds for the proposed East Charlotte Connector. He raised concerns that East Charlotte stakeholders weren’t adequately included early in the framework process. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316060410.html/video-embed 246 2026-06-09T18:13:43Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314692282.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/058fdaba-7255-432e-b35d-1ca304b4f28a/3_th.jpg Mecklenburg Sheriff McFadden proposes a "quick fix" to reopen Jail North during NC House hearing During an NC House hearing on crime in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden expressed readiness to reopen the county's closed juvenile detention center if the state allocates an additional $14 million annually. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314692282.html/video-embed 231 2026-02-13T19:12:51Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/article316010138.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/fed17054-a4f6-41d6-825a-af554f4f3c91/1_th.jpg Nic Scourton explains how impactful Jaelan Phillips can be on Panthers Second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton is excited to play alongside Jaelan Phillips on Carolina Panthers defense because newly signed outside linebacker's talent is "ridiculous." https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/article316010138.html/video-embed 77 2026-06-08T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-around-town/c5-development/article307984575.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8476d5f9-eb4e-45e8-9b6a-03697e9cdabe/1_th.jpg Video: Nouveau Chapeau, Charlotte’s ultimate style destination Ever wondered where fashion insiders find their iconic pieces? Nouveau Chapeau is now in a location you can’t miss. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-around-town/c5-development/article307984575.html/video-embed 52 2025-06-06T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article314216076.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f37be082-6941-434d-bbb2-58ee47f1a534/2_th.jpg What we know: Carla Cunningham's lawsuit against Sheriff Garry McFadden Charlotte Observer politics reporter and expert Mary Ramsey breaks down Cunningham’s lawsuit against Sheriff Garry McFadden and other moves she’s made in her reelection campaign. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article314216076.html/video-embed 84 2026-01-06T19:44:39Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315993188.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3d573d87-8f96-4d50-bdd9-72819d86d3a5/2_th.jpg Here are the 5 most common food safety violations in Charlotte CharlotteFive spoke to local food safety expert about the most common food safety outbreaks in Charlotte, from overused gloves, to meat juices dripping causing disease outbreaks. Here's what to look for next time you go out to eat. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315993188.html/video-embed 103 2026-06-08T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316024759.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/504a64ec-ef07-4ebf-8fbd-894ef5e99ba7/2_th.jpg NC counties under corrective action as state takes rare control of child welfare agencies Mecklenburg County leaders faced tough questions in the Dominique Moody case as NC DHHS director Lisa Cauley told lawmakers the state has direct authority over child welfare services in Vance, Bertie and Davidson counties. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316024759.html/video-embed 93 2026-06-08T18:59:59Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316047014.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ae975e8e-7b83-475f-a3f6-d6f1fea90b3a/3_th.jpg Carowinds announces Rip Roarin’ Falls for 2027 Carowinds revealed Rip Roarin’ Falls, a new log flume water attraction opening in 2027. The ride will feature the world’s tallest log flume drop. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316047014.html/video-embed 39 2026-06-08T15:57:21Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316046567.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/def8a3e3-ca6e-4d0f-a2a1-f550eeedc684/2_th.jpg Carowinds unveils world-record log flume for 2027, launches new membership program Carowinds announced a new signature log flume water ride slated for 2027 near Fury 325 after weeks of teasing. The park also rolled out a new membership available now at carowinds.com. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316046567.html/video-embed 41 2026-06-08T15:53:51Z no