Screamin’ Wheels and Blades mobile skating rink offered free skate rentals for people to skate around during the West Side Fish Fry at West Complex in Charlotte on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez
mrodriguez@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.
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Performers from GreenFaith rehearse for a skit to be performed during a rally outside the Mecklenburg County Courthouse in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The rally is in response to Duke Energy’s request to increase residential customer’s bills in North Carolina by about 18 percent. The rally preceded a North Carolina Utilities Commission hearing where commissioners listened to public testimony about the possible increase. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Hough High School varsity football quarterback Ethan Royal was the MVP of the state final. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Ballantyne Ridge goalie Bella Frankel, center, fights to stop a shot on goal with Ardrey Kell’s Kelley Tarpley, right, during girls soccer action at Ardrey Kell High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Ardrey Kell defeated Ballantyne Ridge 1-0. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
The Hardy Boys Records and Comics is preparing for World Record Store Day this month. The Camp North End location, shown here, is one of three stores co-owned by Dean Hardy. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Laveraunes Coles, former NFL player, speaks with a guest at the Hood-Hargett Breakfast Club at the Hyatt Centric South Park Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Charlotte. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
“Carvaggio | Revolution” Baroque Masterpieces” features work by Michealangelo Carvaggio, as well as work inspired by his paintings, from April 26 until October 25 at the Mint Museum in uptown Charlotte. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Derek Patten looks through albums at Hardy Boys Records and Comics April 15, 2026 at Camp North End in Charlotte. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Deloris and Richard Horton arrive in matching outfits to the West Side Fish Fry at West Complex in Charlotte on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Ardrey Kell girls soccer coach Kim Montgomery raises her thumbs in the air as senior players are recognized prior to action against Ballantyne Ridge on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Ardrey Kell defeated Ballantyne Ridge 1-0. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
