Meat and grains bowl concept closes uptown location months after opening
After less than a year in uptown Charlotte, Dank Bowls has shuttered its takeout concept. The brand will keep offering home delivery and meal prep services.
‘Historic and restorative.’ Mecklenburg starts work on Latta Place in Huntersville
Mecklenburg breaks ground on redesigned Latta Place years after closing former plantation on Latta Nature Preserve in Huntersville after Juneteenth controversy.
Observer endorsements: Our choices in Mecklenburg races for US House
Mecklenburg County’s three congressional races are not particularly competitive, but they are occurring in a consequential moment.
Former councilwoman Tiawana Brown to address CMS board about ‘keeping Sneed’
CMS board will revisit an 18-page report on Crystal Hill’s investigation, discuss reforms and accountability, and hear public remarks about Stephanie Sneed.
Bonuses for NC state employees, teachers, retirees are coming. How much and when
North Carolina will pay fall bonuses: $1,750 for many school staff, $1,000 or $500 for teachers by experience, and 2.5% one-time bonuses to retirees by Oct. 31.
‘Breaking Bad’ Star RJ Mitte’s Cause of Death Confirmed by His Rep
More details have emerged about the death of late Breaking Bad star and activist RJ Mitte at age 34.
3 Charlotte restaurants temporarily close after poor health inspections
Mecklenburg County inspected nearly 500 eateries in September; three got B grades and one C, with issues from improper meat storage to flying pests.
Vote for The Observer’s high school football defensive player of the week (10.16.26)
Nominees announced for NCHSAA NCISAA CMS high school football defensive player of the week in the greater Mecklenburg County Charlotte NC region
Vote for The Observer’s high school athlete of the week (10.16.26)
The nominees for NCHSAA NCISAA CMS high school athlete of the week in greater Mecklenburg County Charlotte NC region for the week of Oct. 12. How to vote.
Vote for The Observer’s high school football offensive player of the week (10.16.26)
Nominees announced for NCHSAA NCISAA CMS high school high school football athlete of the week in greater Mecklenburg County Charlotte NC region