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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain celebrated his Coca-Cola 600 victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC on Sunday, May 25, 2025, with a slice of watermelon in hand.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain celebrated his Coca-Cola 600 victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC on Sunday, May 25, 2025, with a slice of watermelon in hand. jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Through the lens of our visual journalists, a moment in time is captured and becomes part of our history.

Each week the Charlotte Observer will present a selection of images that document communities.

This feature can be seen in Sunday’s newspaper and on our online Edition at eedition.charlotteobserver.com

Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
John D. Simmons For the Observer
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, right, signs an autograph for a fan on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 before OTA practice.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, right, signs an autograph for a fan on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 before OTA practice. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Matthew Laczko For to the Observer
JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Matthew Laczko For to the Observer
Lake Norman Charter School Knights’ players celebrate their NCHSAA Region Championship over Community School of Davidson 15-8 in Huntersville, NC on May 28, 2025. The Knights head to the State Championship for 1A/2A/3A against the Croatan High School Cougars.
Lake Norman Charter School Knights’ players celebrate their NCHSAA Region Championship over Community School of Davidson 15-8 in Huntersville, NC on May 28, 2025. The Knights head to the State Championship for 1A/2A/3A against the Croatan High School Cougars. Matthew Laczko For to the Observer
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