Evictions surge in Mecklenburg County, prompting urgent calls for housing support
Mecklenburg County is facing a housing crisis, with eviction filings reaching the highest levels in North Carolina.
Charlotte’s urban evolution: Six projects to watch
Charlotte's urban evolution: Six projects to watch Stories by Charlotte Observer journalists, with AI summarization This collection of stories shows how major projects drive urban change and shape Charlotte's community and economy. The River District project received a sustainability recognition, emphasizing...
Man pleads guilty after admitting to taking acid before 2020 fatal crash in northwest...
Kristian Barboza pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter and felony death by vehicle
West Charlotte road blocked due to crash involving overturned vehicle
Walkers Ferry Road eastbound is blocked due to a crash involving an overturned vehicle Tuesday morning.
Charlotte police working to identify suspected fraudster who purchased items from Lowe’s
Click-to-Cancel rule has been blocked. Here are the steps you can take to monitor your subscriptions. The rule would have made it so that companies have to disclose when free trials are ending to let you cancel as easily as you started these subscriptions. Human remains found on property in...
Local Charlotte restaurant reopens in new location 2 years after kitchen fire
It’s been two years since Al-Basha Halal Grill was forced to close its doors after a devastating fire that caused thousands of dollars in damage. Now, the local restaurant has reopened in a new location along with new menu items. Al-Basha brought a taste of the Mediterranean to the city’s food scene in 2014, serving...
This No-Fuss Restaurant In North Carolina Has Brussel Sprouts So Good, They’re Worth A...
Let me tell you about a brick fortress of barbecue brilliance hiding in Charlotte that’s changing minds about vegetables one Brussels sprout at a time. Noble Smoke isn’t just another spot on North Carolina’s crowded barbecue landscape – it’s where tradition meets innovation in a symphony of smoke that might just have...
York County Coroner identifies 24-year-old in fatal motorcycle crash
Justin Anderson, 24, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, was identified as the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash on Dobys Bridge Road, and the York County Coroner's Office and Fort Mill Police Department are investigating.
The Gigantic Discount Store In North Carolina That’s Almost Too Good To Be True
Ever stumbled upon a place so full of incredible deals that you had to pinch yourself to make sure you weren’t dreaming?. That’s exactly what happens when you walk through the doors of the Habitat for Humanity ReStore on North Wendover Road in Charlotte. This isn’t just bargain...
Charlotte-focused study: Adding density doesn’t necessarily hurt home values
A recent study by the American Enterprise Institute found that building light-touch density housing does not appear to affect single-family home values. This study was conducted in Charlotte and Seattle. These cities were chosen because of the legality of light-touch density infill, as well as the growth of these...