Mallard Creek’s Arianna Gomillion, center, breaks into a dance following the team’s 59-44 win over Ardrey Kell in the NCHSAA 8A girl’s regional championship game on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC.
JEFF SINER
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Mallard Creek’s Arianna Gomillion, center, breaks into a dance following the team’s 59-44 win over Ardrey Kell in the NCHSAA 8A girl’s regional championship game on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
West Charlotte’s Kaharri Coleman, center, fights his way to the basket for a shot against West Forsyth defenders Camron Kerns, left and Kamauri Manuel, right, during the NCHSAA 8A boys' regional championship game on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC. West Charlotte defeated West Forsyth 74-70. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Members of the West Charlotte Lions celebrate their 74-70 victory over West Forsyth in the NCHSAA 8A boys' regional championship game on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts alongside teammates forward Miles Bridges (0) and forward Brandon Miller (24)during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. Matt Kelley For the Observer
Members of the Cannon School Lady Cougars celebrate their 47-37 victory over Providence Day in the NCISAA girls state championship game with their fans on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Novant Fieldhouse in Greensboro, NC. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Monifa Drayton, right, who defeated long-time incumbent Vilma Leake in the District 2 Democratic primary for the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Tuesday, March 3, 2036 cheers with friends and family at the Hyatt Centric in Charlotte. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Suzanne Whatley, left, applauds as her husband, Michael Whatley, right, gives the thumbs up to supporters following his victory speech on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Noble Smoke in Charlotte, NC. Whatley won the Republican Party Primary for U.S. Senate. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
vote at Lake Wylie Elementary School on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Khadejeh Nikouyeh knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Parents line up to pick up their kids at Pleasant Knoll Elementary after Flint Hill Elementary closed following a second chemical spill this week at Silfab Solar on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Forsyth Country Day Furies’ JR Adams celebrates the team’s play during action against the Providence Day Chargers in the NCISAA boys state championship game on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Novant Fieldhouse in Greensboro, NC. Forsyth Country Day defeated Providence Day 69-59. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
