https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315473467.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/65db1a33-638b-41fa-a221-58171e183417/1_th.jpg CMPD officer body slams a teenager at West Charlotte High School Video footage shows a teenager being body slammed by a CMPD officer at West Charlotte High School. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315473467.html/video-embed 83 2026-04-21T16:18:24Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314663870.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3579ddcf-da66-4dba-8555-93e81639292b/2_th.jpg The most dangerous corridors in Charlotte for injuries and fatalities Local advocates are calling for action as data identifies the "High Injury Network"—a small fraction of city streets, primarily in northern and western corridors, responsible for the vast majority of traffic-related deaths and serious injuries. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314663870.html/video-embed 192 2026-02-11T22:24:28Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315471849.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3e80bb89-0c97-4788-8409-36cfe81ab16e/1_th.jpg POV: You’re back in the 2007-08 Charlotte area drought In 2007-2008, Charlotte suffered its worst drought. It lasted more than a year, leaving Charlotte with a nearly 15-inch rainfall deficit in 2007. This timeline revisits the moments that defined the drought across the Charlotte region. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315471849.html/video-embed 102 2026-04-21T15:12:52Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315482203.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f76777f6-5e5e-45d2-8c83-06e640da8d9c/1_th.jpg Adults to face charges in Winston-Salem mass shooting, NC police say Adults who stood by during mass shooting at Winston-Salem park will face charges, police say. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315482203.html/video-embed 100 2026-04-21T15:26:30Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article312146524.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/285fedee-c433-4dc7-a475-5b91ed0e32a1/2_th.jpg Charlotte region faces data center boom: What are they? Learn how data center boom driven by AI is reshaping energy grids, increasing environmental concerns, and sparking debates in the US and Charlotte communities https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article312146524.html/video-embed 30 2025-09-17T16:32:32Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article236479098.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/225dc0cc-b06f-47e8-8a58-b4b686c107ee/2_th.jpg Get your Airbnb in compliance with city ordinances Haley Lyman, who manages short term rental properties, offers a few pointers for those managing short-term vacation rentals like those found on Airbnb on the process of coming into compliance with Columbus city ordinances. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article236479098.html/video-embed 91 2026-04-21T15:00:43Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article308834105.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1f4a3304-66de-4b87-8dd7-60afbed91fc0/1_th.jpg Video: Mac's Speed Shop brings the barbecue Mac’s Speed Shop is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with a variety of activations. The restaurant built out of an old automotive shop now boasts 9 locations with 2 more on the way in Fort Mill and Mooresville, and two competition smokers available for catering, Hogzilla and Easy Rider. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article308834105.html/video-embed 27 2025-06-17T16:44:19Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315475737.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7f2d9bab-d597-4115-8d4f-c98a977c8dad/1_th.jpg JP Morgan opens new office in South Park The office at One Piedmont Town Center will take up five floors and is designed to house more than 1,000 employees. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315475737.html/video-embed 38 2026-04-21T11:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315474080.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f65a6bfe-85eb-4562-8ebe-59b3a7214b62/4_th.jpg Jeff Peterson on playoff motivation, Coby White’s future and LaMelo Ball’s growth In his 2025-26 exit interview, Jeff Peterson praises Coby White’s impact, LaMelo Ball’s durability and growth along with coach Charles Lee’s steady leadership. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315474080.html/video-embed 202 2026-04-20T20:15:54Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315474958.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ec65b836-d8d1-45e5-b547-c978d7e19d8e/1_th.jpg Video: A sneak peek inside Grey's Diner & Community Kitchen in Charlotte The Plaza Midwood space where Mattie's Diner once sat is now Grey's Diner & Community Kitchen, a new restaurant from Michelin-recommended and James Beard semifinalist chef Sam Diminich. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315474958.html/video-embed 105 2026-04-21T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article315475192.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c6aacfc0-5ca4-445c-b559-22691aabeb11/1_th.jpg Blumenthal Arts welcomes Broadway's biggest hits for 2026-27 season The upcoming 2026-27 season for Blumenthal Arts features an action packed lineup bursting with iconic stories, audience favorites, new productions, and award winning titles from Broadway. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article315475192.html/video-embed 43 2026-04-21T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315475679.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bba732cb-35c9-4cf8-a501-4c3dd85c769f/3_th.jpg Top NC and SC varsity football teams to converge on BOA stadium Top varsity football teams in North and South Carolina will compete in the Carolina Panthers Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 in Charlotte. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315475679.html/video-embed 66 2026-04-20T22:14:55Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/article315473080.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8f746a69-19cd-45aa-916b-7b9ed1468b43/1_th.jpg West Side Fish Fry has great people and even better fish The West Side Fish Fry took place on Saturday at West Complex, full of good food, good people and good vibes. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/article315473080.html/video-embed 72 2026-04-20T19:33:03Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315457875.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3f61424f-61c6-475c-b0e4-4a6a0c4af48a/4_th.jpg LaMelo Ball: Hornets “going the right way” after falling one win short of playoffs On locker clean-out day, LaMelo Ball expressed optimism about Charlotte’s direction, pointed to a “big summer” of work, and said he and Brandon Miller want to stay healthy and build on their on-court chemistry next season. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315457875.html/video-embed 61 2026-04-18T21:31:55Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315457917.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1b049bb8-d3bd-4250-85ad-30fb7a3238fd/2_th.jpg Hornets’ Coby White reflects on season’s end after play-in loss to Magic On locker room clean-out day, Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White looked back on the season finale and what the team learned following a play-in loss to the Orlando Magic. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315457917.html/video-embed 94 2026-04-18T21:31:26Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315457788.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/226abcde-d5ba-4077-9dad-a63e7bb9b97c/4_th.jpg Kon Knueppel owns late-season shooting slump, eyes rest and growth after Hornets’ play-in exit On locker clean-out day, Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel said there are “no excuses” for his late-season shooting dip, calling it a learning experience in managing an 82-game grind. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315457788.html/video-embed 124 2026-04-18T21:33:14Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article309893135.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/793a9384-85ad-4892-959c-f46256f064a0/3_th.jpg American Airlines tech helps customers avoid missing flight connections American Airlines is using new technology at Charlotte Douglas International Airport to help customers with connecting flights. The system uses data to place a short hold on departing flights without any impact to American’s overall schedule. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article309893135.html/video-embed 68 2025-07-02T21:48:20Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315429051.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/72e425b3-75d7-477a-96e2-f627c1bf97a3/4_th.jpg Football standout talks about confidence and winning another state title Ethan Royal, standout varsity football quarterback at Hough High School, talks about putting in the work on the football field to win another NCHSAA state title. Head football coach DeShawn Baker said his team feeds off Royal. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315429051.html/video-embed 98 2026-04-20T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315432136.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/44b4cb30-43e0-417f-a8d2-0ed909ee8e85/2_th.jpg Panthers' Dave Canales discusses new Atrium Health Training Facility The Carolina Panthers announced their new practice facility in uptown Charlotte will be known as the Atrium Health Training Facility on Thursday. Head coach Dave Canales spoke at the event. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315432136.html/video-embed 95 2026-04-16T15:33:46Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315457821.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9ae1675c-7e5d-4b57-984c-bffccd3a5d5d/1_th.jpg Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball on the end of the NBA season On Charlotte Hornets' locker clean-out day, LaMelo Ball talks about the end of the NBA season after a play-in loss to Orlando. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315457821.html/video-embed 127 2026-04-18T21:32:26Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314856097.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9eb82e5e-cb3b-4e5f-a1aa-5227c048dc2d/2_th.jpg Charlotte man shares audio of partner’s ICE detention near Bojangles Coliseum Luis Duque documents the moment ICE agents stopped him and his partner on their way to work in East Charlotte. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314856097.html/video-embed 114 2026-02-27T10:00:00Z no