Charlotte dispensaries are ‘a vibe.’ But the industry is a ‘wild west.’ We take you inside.

Stories featured on our Instagram and TikTok pages. “It’s a vibe… and that’s all by design,” a Charlotte dispensary owner said. Try 1 month for $1 Real-time updates and all local stories ... Read More

Visit Cakeable’s new Charlotte cafe for a cup of coffee — and a new perspective

Cakeable Charlotte, which offers special needs job training, cakes and other sweets, has a new brick-and-mortar space. Tonya Price CharlotteFive Community support has proven to be essential in ... Read More

World News

The Treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, said that new sanctions could be announced within days and would likely focus on limiting Iran’s oil exports. American officials sought to reassure the U.K ... Read More

With Charlotte stalled on transit plans, one council member offers new idea for old tax

During an update on the city’s ... The Charlotte Observer’s news partner WSOC reported. Driggs told his committee Monday’s conversation is indicative of “the need for us to pursue ... Read More

How Kate Middleton told her kids, George, Charlotte and Louis, about her cancer diagnosis

In a video message, the Princess of Wales said she needed time to come to terms with her condition and share the news ... Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, before telling the world. Read More

Charlotte, NC

Charlotte has become a major U.S. financial center, and is now the second largest banking center in the United States after New York City. Nicknamed the Queen City, Charlotte and its resident ... Read More

These are the best brunch restaurants in the Charlotte area. Vote now for your favorite.

Lucky for us, Charlotte is home to a long, long list of delicious spots to dig into for brunch — so it’s no surprise that we got nearly 100 nominations when we asked our readers where to find ... Read More

Charlotte Restaurants News

The merger expands the firm’s Charlotte presence & their expertise in the healthcare, commercial, & industrial… Fred Griffith has always dreamed of owning his own dealership, but he never knew ... Read More

How the Charlotte Symphony quietly raised $41 million to help ensure a stable future

The Charlotte Observer takes you behind the scenes of your favorite Charlotte teams, landmarks, businesses and more to show you how it all works. Follow along to see where we’re going next. Read More

Here are the best Charlotte high school girls’ basketball players in the past 40 years

The Charlotte Observer’s sports staff have compiled a list of the best girls’ and boys high school basketball teams, players, coaches, starting in 1984-85 when the poll began. To celebrate the ... Read More

Opening Night: Charlotte Knights return with new food and entertainment

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Baseball season has arrived in the Queen City! Charlotte Knights play their first game of the year Tuesday night marking the team’s 10th season in uptown Charlotte. Read More

This 140-night world cruise includes a $1.7M suite — here’s what you get on the luxe trip

“This will be the first time a World Cruise will sail on board one of our magnificent Explorer-Class ships ... in any of the five specialty restaurants each night, have access to a private ... Read More