https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article316365168.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/91145a0a-7c72-41b1-8bb0-73cf28f24175/1_th.jpg Are liquor stores in Mecklenburg County open on Fourth of July? If your Fourth of July celebration includes booze, take note that some Alcoholic Beverage Control stores will have limited hours. And other ABC stores in North Carolina will remain closed for the holiday, similar to banks and post offices. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article316365168.html/video-embed 48 2026-07-02T20:07:17Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316360080.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/43fad4f0-572c-4cdc-9936-0b1b2ee94169/1_th.jpg Small plane headed to NC airport crashes in SC A Beechcraft BE55 bound for Stanly County Airport near Albemarle, N.C., crashed in a wooded area near Lancaster, S.C., after the pilot reported engine failure, officials said. Two people believed to be pilots were injured and transported to burn centers; the FAA is investigating. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316360080.html/video-embed 10 2026-07-02T15:27:44Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316362404.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/87da640f-359b-47cb-9574-7758db801644/1_th.jpg MEDIC treats person for heat exhaustion in Charlotte Paramedics helped a person suffering from heat exhaustion at the QuikTrip, 5209 Central Ave., on Thursday, July 2. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316362404.html/video-embed 11 2026-07-02T17:50:18Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316350428.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4ebb9f6e-0ac6-4367-a843-47da4cd67806/2_th.jpg “Chained, beaten, deprived”: Family says Somali man suffered abuse on ICE deportation flight Eza Omar says her uncle was shackled for days during a multi-stop deportation flight, witnessed officers beating passengers, and was returned to Somalia injured. She describes harsh conditions in ICE custody and calls for greater humanity toward immigrants. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316350428.html/video-embed 128 2026-07-02T13:58:29Z 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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