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These are the best 10 Greek restaurants in Charlotte. Which is your favorite? charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

These are the best 10 Greek restaurants in Charlotte. Which is your favorite?

Vote to make sure your favorite Greek spot moves on to the Top 5 in the latest CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice poll.

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Restaurant closes but is opening elsewhere, brunch spot opens, the Soul of Plaza Midwood charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

Restaurant closes but is opening elsewhere, brunch spot opens, the Soul of Plaza Midwood

Plaza Midwood building, a Concord brunch debut and Tristan’s ice cream picks — here’s what Charlotte food fans need to know today.

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City confirms status of controversial east Charlotte data center hearing charlotteobserver.com/news/p…

City confirms status of controversial east Charlotte data center hearing

The proposed Hood Road facility would be a 40,000 square foot data center built by The American Tower Corporation.

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‘Illegal’ psychedelic mushroom mini-farm found in home’s closet, NC sheriff says charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

‘Illegal’ psychedelic mushroom mini-farm found in home’s closet, NC sheriff says

The search for a homicide suspect went in a wildly different direction when NC deputies reported finding psychedelic mushroom mini-farm in a man’s closet.

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Cooper and Whatley talk a lot about each other. But where do they stand on policy? charlotteobserver.com/news/p…

Cooper and Whatley talk a lot about each other. But where do they stand on policy?

Former Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley lay out their policy agenda if they represent North Carolina in Congress.

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Here’s a look at Juneteenth events in the Charlotte region for 2026 charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

Here’s a look at Juneteenth events in the Charlotte region for 2026

Events in Charlotte, Lake Norman, Gastonia and elsewhere in the region will celebrate Juneteenth. Here’s a look.

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Woman shot in chest by deputy tried to escape from the hospital, NC sheriff says charlotteobserver.com/news/s…

Woman shot in chest by deputy tried to escape from the hospital, NC sheriff says

She pointed a gun at a deputy, officials say.

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Who Is Jen Hamilton's Husband? Meet Brian Hamilton Amid Divorce Rumors charlotteobserver.com/entert…

Who Is Jen Hamilton's Husband? Meet Brian Hamilton Amid Divorce Rumors

Influencer Jen Hamilton hinted at a separation after nearly 14 years of marriage.

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Body found when police respond to Charlotte breaking and entering call, CMPD says charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

Body found when police respond to Charlotte breaking and entering call, CMPD says

It happened around 10:30 am Sunday, CMPD says.

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Upscale restaurant, lounge led by Michelin Bib-awarded chef opens in South End charlotteobserver.com/living…

Upscale restaurant, lounge led by Michelin Bib-awarded chef opens in South End

The fine dining restaurant promises a contemporary twist on traditional Indian cuisine.

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Hurricanes fans find their way to Vegas for Game 6: ‘It’s a chance of a lifetime’ charlotteobserver.com/sports…

Hurricanes fans find their way to Vegas for Game 6: ‘It’s a chance of a lifetime’

With the possibility that the Carolina Hurricanes could win the Stanley Cup in Game 6 on Sunday, some die-hard fans made the trip to watch.

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Black grime, incorrectly stored food: Latest Charlotte restaurant inspections charlotteobserver.com/living…

Black grime, incorrectly stored food: Latest Charlotte restaurant inspections

The inspector found the person in charge touching noodles with bare hands, county documents say.

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What Fetterman and Platner Have Said About Each Other as Feud Escalates charlotteobserver.com/news/n…

What Fetterman and Platner Have Said About Each Other as Feud Escalates

Two Democrats who could soon be Senate colleagues-John Fetterman and Graham Platner-are locked in an escalating feud.

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I had brunch at an iconic Cotswold spot. What I got for $25 at Eddie’s Place charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

I had brunch at an iconic Cotswold spot. What I got for $25 at Eddie’s Place

There’s nothing like sizable brunch portions paired with some Smash Mouth to kick off a Tuesday morning.

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This beach ranks No. 1 in NC. Here’s what makes it an ‘idyllic’ getaway spot charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

This beach ranks No. 1 in NC. Here’s what makes it an ‘idyllic’ getaway spot

Did your favorite beach town earn a spot in the top 10?

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Charlotte mahjong studio opens on East Boulevard for beginners and experts alike charlotteobserver.com/news/b…

Charlotte mahjong studio opens on East Boulevard for beginners and experts alike

The studio near Dilworth and Myers Park is for a game that continues to grow in popularity around Charlotte..

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Stomach paralysis is the rare Ozempic side effect GLP-1 researchers are just starting to take seriously charlotteobserver.com/living…

Stomach paralysis is the rare Ozempic side effect GLP-1 researchers are just starting to take...

GLP-1 users had a 3.67x higher gastroparesis risk in one major study. Here’s what that number means for Ozempic users.

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Canes can end Stanley Cup Final today: ‘We’ve got to put our best foot forward’ charlotteobserver.com/sports…

Canes can end Stanley Cup Final today: ‘We’ve got to put our best foot forward’

The Carolina Hurricanes hold the upper hand Sunday for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final in Las Vegas. “We want to take advantage of it,” coach Rod Brind’Amour said.

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TSA PreCheck members set to go through Charlotte airport quicker with new system charlotteobserver.com/news/b…

TSA PreCheck members set to go through Charlotte airport quicker with new system

The new technology aims to modernize the security checkpoint process for travelers with precheck.

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NC lawmakers pitch new bill banning use of hemp and kratom for everyone under 21 charlotteobserver.com/news/p…

NC lawmakers pitch new bill banning use of hemp and kratom for everyone under 21

There have been several attempts over the years to regulate hemp products in North Carolina so minors cannot access them.

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