Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young stands on the field waiting to embrace his teammates following the team’s 26-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL.
JEFF SINER
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
Carolina Panthers fan Kate McCoy of Fuquay Varina, NC., shows off her team spirit prior to the team’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Valdosta State defensive back Theron Stroops (20) breaks up a pass intended for Johnson C. Smith wide receiver Deandre Proctor (3) during the first half of a CIAA football game Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Charlotte. Matt Kelley For the Observer
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young fumbles the ball on a run as Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun makes the hit on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Chapel Hill Head Coach Bill Belichick, center, talks to defensive coordinator and son, Steve Belichick, right, during a timeout at the game against UNC-Charlotte at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Jordon Hudson, center, girlfriend of UNC Head Coach Bill Belichick, watches the video board from the stands during a timeout at the game between UNC-Charlotte and UNC-Chapel Hill at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Ascent’s Mackenzie George tries to keep the ball from the Sun's Sydny Nasello, left, and Sabrina McNeill as the Ascent and Sun meet in Charlotte on Sept. 6, 2025. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
Doug Rasheed produced and co-wrote the song Gangsta’s Paradise for rapper Coolio 30-years ago. Doug is seen in his Charlotte home on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
District 3 Charlotte City Council Representative candidate Joi Mayo, left, talks with her mother following her victory over incumbent Tiawana Brown on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Brewers at Yancey in Charlotte. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Ballot booths sit at the ready for voters at Sharon Presbyterian Church in south Charlotte during the primary election on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Jason Simmons speaks during a press conference at the Lynx Blue Line Parkwood Station in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Iryna Zarutska, who was fatally stabbed by Decarlos Brown Jr. on Charlotte's Lynx Blue Line train on August 22, 2025. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Lancaster County officials and guests gather at the Lancaster County Airport Thursday, Sept.4, 2025 to officially open the airport's new terminal. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@heraldonline.com
