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A young chef in Charlotte, praised by Michelin, weaves a story worth tasting

The moment a cut of heritage pork belly or the jumbo shrimp hits the pan isn’t the moment the meal begins at The Story of Mi Cariño , the South End restaurant that opened in January. Turn the page back 20-some years, and you’ll see how deep the roots go. After all, the story of chef Hector Gonzalez-Mora and The Story of Mi Cariño are inextricably intertwined. It starts with his childhood memories in Los Angeles. Then his teenage years in Huntersville. And now, the latest chapter — as the 34-year-old winner of the 2026 Michelin Guide American South Young Chef Award , an honor that recognizes chefs with exceptional potential who are already “ making waves .” Gonzalez-Mora is following in the footsteps of culinary royalty. Last year, which was the first time the award was given in the South, the honor went to 22-year-old E.J. Lagasse, who is the youngest chef ever to lead a two Michelin star restaurant, Emeril’s in New Orleans. He’s also the son of superchef Emeril Lagasse. For Gonzalez-Mora, claiming the Young Chef Award in the guide’s second year in North Carolina is no small feat. Neither is landing a new restaurant that’s rooted

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Things to do in Charlotte this week (Nov 9-13)

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg police welcome new batch of officers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - They’re ready to protect and serve. The newest recruits for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department became sworn officers on Friday. Class 205 graduated the morning of Friday, Nov. 6, before they received their badge, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police chief made sure to send them off with some words of wisdom.

Charlotte Observer

Charlotte high school basketball coach charged with indecent liberties with minor

West Mecklenburg boys basketball coach Chris Ewell was arrested Thursday, and faces multiple felony charges, including sexual activity with a student at the school. The victim is 17, and she was drinking alcohol provided by the coach when the incident happened, according to an arrest warrant. Ewell’s charges include: felony sexual activity with a student; felony indecent liberties with a student; and misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a minor, according to an arrest warrant. “The allegations arose after text messages were located on the victim’s iPad by a third party person, discussing that she had gone to the suspect’s residence, ... drank alcohol, and that the victim and suspect engaged in sexual contact,” an affidavit reports. “The messages also discussed the victim and suspect kissing on prior occasions, while on school grounds. ... Investigators responded to the school and ... the victim confirmed she had been communicating with the suspect in an inappropriate manner, outside of school, via text. The victim further disclosed she and the suspect met in person, on the night of 10/10/2026, after the suspect arranged for an Uber to pick her up from a friend’s house and take her to his residence.” The teen gave

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Queen City News

Contractor badly hurt in industrial accident at Charlotte Water treatment plant

One person has life-threatening injuries after an industrial accident Friday morning, according to the Mecklenburg EMS Agency (Medic).

Charlotte Observer

Café serving sweet and savory crêpes heads to South End. When does it open?

Hazelnuts Crêperie’s internationally-inspired treats can soon be found in South End Charlotte. The restaurant is poised to open a new location at 1750 Camden Road, just off West Boulevard, at the Camden Gallery Apartments. Owner Asi Agajan told CharlotteFive he’s aiming for an early 2027 debut. It will mark the crêperie’s second location; the other is on Rea Road in South Charlotte. “We originally started in uptown Charlotte in 2012, where we operated two locations, so we’re especially excited to be returning so close to where it all began,” Agajan said. Hazelnuts Crêperie offers both sweet and savory crêpes alongside espresso drinks from local roaster Enderly Coffee Co . Breakfast options include the “Americana” — made with eggs, cheddar, smoked turkey, avocado, spinach, tomato, red onion and a chipotle aioli. The delicate, French-style pancakes are typically enjoyed as a dessert — and there are plenty of indulgent options on the menu. “The Maple Dream” is topped with butter, powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup. Other treats include the Banana Nutella, Berry Delight and S’mores à la mode. What’s worth trying at Charlotte’s new Wegmans? Go for the sweets and sourdough “We’re not just a dessert or breakfast restaurant,”

Charlotte Observer

‘The Bachelor' to Obama: Remember these moments at Charlotte's EpiCentre?

The former EpiCentre site, now known as Queen City Quarter was purchased by new owners this week . Charlotte commercial real estate firm Lincoln Property Co., Vision Ventures and Hornets Sports & Entertainment announced the joint venture on Tuesday. The site was sold for $27.5 million, the Observer reported this week . The EpiCentre was the “place to be” for many years, playing host to the 2019 NBA All-Star Game, the 2020 Democratic National Convention and multiple celebrations for the Panthers and Hornets. See some of those memories with these photographs from the Observer’s archives:

Charlotte, NC · 16h

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Charlotte radio host turns her caregiving struggle into a conference for families

Janine Davis said she felt lost while caring for her 86-year-old mother, who has dementia. On Saturday she hosts the second Raising Mama Caregivers Conference. Janine Davis, a Charlotte radio personality, said she felt lost while caring for her 86-year-old mother, who has dementia. On Saturday, she will host the second Raising Mama Caregivers Conference, a full-day event at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Road, for people caring for aging loved ones.

Charlotte Observer

Charlotte woman plotted to kill her husband. ChatGPT ‘encouraged' her, suit alleges

ChatGPT was a “trustworthy friend” that helped Cheryl Gates plan her life in Charlotte: her kids’ activities, her school work notes — and her alleged plot to kill her husband. That’s what her now-estranged husband, James Gates, claims in a California lawsuit he filed against OpenAI , the parent company that developed the artificial intelligence chatbot he says encouraged his wife of 10 years to poison him. Cheryl Gates was charged with attempted first-degree murder and contaminating food or drink with a controlled substance about a year ago, in October 2025. She worked for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools at the time. Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office dismissed those charges in April, according to child-custody documents. The criminal case tied to those felony charges is no longer available to the public, and Mecklenburg District Attorney Spencer Merriweather’s Office said it could not confirm that the charges were dismissed or say why they were dismissed. That can happen when cases are expunged. In a May family court order, District Court Judge Christy Mann said that the DA’s voluntary dismissal did not bar her from making her own civil findings based on evidence. In that same order, the judge found that the “Mother intended to

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South Charlotte Man's Heart Stopped Hanging Lights — Neighbor's CPR Saved Him

Erik Kyshka was simply trying to get a jump on his holiday light business when an overhead power line arced through the ladder he and his friend Filip were moving, sending electricity through his body and stopping his heart. He was released from the hospital on Monday, one week after the accident, and is now recovering at home in South Charlotte.

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Heavy Downpours, Gusty Winds, and Isolated Severe Storms Return to Charlotte, Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Wilmington Friday as Cold Front Crosses the State

RALEIGH, N.C. — Rain and storm chances are finally returning to central and eastern North Carolina on Friday, November 6. A cold front moving through the state will bring scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could bring heavy rain at times. An isolated severe risk will be in place from about 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., mainly from Raleigh east toward the beaches.

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Watch: WBTV Football Friday Night game coverage - Nov. 6, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The first round of playoff high school football has arrived in the Charlotte region and WBTV will have all the highlights every Friday night. Football Friday Night continues on Friday, Nov. 6, with Nate Wimberly and Cam Gaskins. They will have all the scores and highlights from Week 10 and can be watched on WBTV starting at 11:20 p.m. You can watch Football Friday Night in the video player above.

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The Gaston Gazette

Gastonia, Shelby high school football NCHSAA first round honor roll

Round 1 of the NCHSAA high school football playoffs is in the books . Here’s a look at noteworthy performances to start the postseason in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties. Zyere Dixon, Ashbrook: Had two touchdown receptions in a 47-21 win over Central Cabarrus. JaKobi Freeman, Ashbrook: Was in on a host of tackles for the Green Wave defense. Micah Gordon, Ashbrook: Was in on a host of tackles for the Green Wave defense. Savion Lindsay, Ashbrook: Had a touchdown run. Jakelan Littlejohn, Ashbrook: Had a touchdown reception. WATER WORKS: Ashbrook football scores dominant NCHSAA 6A Round 1 win. Here's how. HISTORY HAS HER SAY: Can Gaston County high school football make waves in NCHSAA playoffs? A.J. McClain, Ashbrook: Threw four touchdown passes. Braylon Smith, Ashbrook: Had a touchdown reception. Messiah Thompson, Ashbrook: Had a touchdown run. Jayden Adams, Cherryville: Threw two touchdown passes, rushded for a TD and intercepted a pass in the Ironmen’s 63-0 win over Elkin. Jackson Heavner, Cherryville: Rushed for a touchdown. J.J. McElhaney, Cherryville: Rushed for four touchdowns, in addition to a TD reception. Elijah Proctor, Cherryville: Had a touchdown reception. Enijahe Whitworth, Cherryville: Returned a kickoff for a touchdown. Kamarion Dye, Forestview: Had two

Gaston County, NC · 19h

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Two Charlotte men charged after trying to steal wire from Liberty cell tower

LIBERTY —Two Charlotte men are facing multiple charges accused of cutting about 40 feet of cable at a cell tower site in Liberty, according to court records. Julian Smith Martinez-Amador, 47, and Jefferson Ezequiel Garcia-Ramirez, 26, were arrested Wednesday after Randolph County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a larceny in progress at a Verizon Wireless cell tower site on Starmount Road, in Liberty, according to the sheriff’s office.

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'We were never contacted': Mecklenburg sheriff pushes back on Charlotte's new teen curfew

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Less than a week after Charlotte’s new teen curfew took effect, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden says his deputies will not participate in enforcing the pilot program, citing a lack of communication from city officials and concerns about how it will be enforced. The curfew,...

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The Gaston Gazette

Ashbrook football scores dominant NCHSAA 6A Round 1 win. Here's how.

Home losses for Ashbrook football’s 2027 class have been an extreme rarity the past three seasons. With its Friday, Nov. 6 matchup against Central Cabarrus potentially the senior class’ last game in front of home fans, the Green Wave made sure not to disappoint. Ashbrook is on the Round 2 for a third year in a row, the No. 12 Green Wave advancing in the NCHSAA 6A West playoffs with a 47-21 win over 21-seed Central Cabarrus. Ashbrook will next travel to Winston-Salem for a Friday, Nov. 13 matchup against fifth-ranked Mount Tabor. FIRST ROUND FINALS: NC high school football first round scoreboard for Gastonia, Shelby CAN GASTON TEAMS RAISE THE BAR?: Can Gaston County high school football make waves in NCHSAA playoffs? “I feel like this whole season we haven’t really been playing to our standard,” said Ashbrook senior quarterback A.J. McClain. “This week, I told myself and I told my team: ‘We’re going to have to turn it up a notch to get to where we want to go.” Ashbrook scored touchdowns on each of its five possessions in the first half, including four TD passes by McClain. It only took two plays for Ashbrook to draw first

Gastonia, NC · 22h

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Mecklenburg County, Discovery Place reach tentative deal to repay $14 million debt

Mecklenburg County has reached a tentative agreement with Discovery Place to repay more than $14 million in debt tied to construction of its nature center, though some county commissioners remain skeptical. County Manager Mike Bryant told commissioners during a meeting Tuesday night that corporate and private donors have stepped forward...

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Clover stuns Lancaster with 49-13 win in first round of SCHSL 4A state playoffs

LANCASTER, S.C. (WBTV) - A disappointing end to the regular season quickly evaporated for Clover. The Eagles came into the SCHSL 4A state playoffs with a 5-5 record after losing three of their final four games. That didn’t matter against 8-2 Lancaster in the first round Friday night. Clover...

Lancaster, SC · 21h

WSOC Charlotte

2 hospitalized in University City shooting

Two people with gunshot wounds were taken to a hospital Friday afternoon in University City, MEDIC said.

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Perfect timing for this SouthPark pop-up shop

Just in time for the holiday season, King Arthur Baking Company makes its debut in North Carolina with a pop-up shop at Apex SouthPark. Baking enthusiasts are bound to be delighted by the floor-to-ceiling shelves stocked with a variety of bread and cookie mixes, chef’s tools, bakeware and highly giftable cookbooks.