https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315687455.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/eea99967-b029-4c48-8d7d-91df02d2e600/2_th.jpg Dave Canales praises Panthers rookies’ “great energy” at minicamp Panthers coach Dave Canales said the rookie minicamp provided a valuable head start as players learned the team’s language, alignments, and assignments, and got early 11-on-11 work at full speed without contact. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315687455.html/video-embed 50 2026-05-08T20:30:59Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315693563.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a6ecaf7e-2c4d-4850-9e05-0036394540ff/1_th.jpg Ardrey Kell tops Hough in the 8A baseball playoff Ardrey Kell defeats Hough, 5-4 in extra innings during the 8A NCHSAA baseball playoff. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315693563.html/video-embed 32 2026-05-10T02:03:51Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315670723.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/59ddafd3-71cd-4981-9cab-8a9df0d8cec1/2_th.jpg Who will lead Charlotte next? Here are some possibilities for who might run for mayor Mayor Vi Lyles’ surprise resignation will force Charlotte City Council to appoint an interim mayor through 2027. There’s no shortage of potential candidates who might take her place. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315670723.html/video-embed 35 2026-05-08T20:31:14Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315559905.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7387d2b6-c563-4a46-ad9f-878abbdd9a9d/1_th.jpg Rocky River’s Elijah Phillips is living with coach Kenneth McClamrock after losing housing Rocky River defensive back Elijah Phillips is staying in head football leader Kenneth McClamrock’s home this season after Phillips was without housing, the two said in an April 22, 2026 interview. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315559905.html/video-embed 270 2026-05-08T08:59:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315687382.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/07cd5cef-a800-4dd5-b085-6648a4664620/5_th.jpg Panthers rookie minicamp: Monroe Freeling takes first reps at Bank of America Stadium The Carolina Panthers opened their annual rookie minicamp at Bank of America Stadium, with first-round pick Monroe Freeling and the rest of the draft class on the field for a two-day, non-contact session with coaches. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315687382.html/video-embed 53 2026-05-08T17:46:31Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article313408954.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6ac176c0-b662-4bc3-ad8a-a3353b3317d3/1_th.jpg Video: Have you tried livermush, an NC breakfast staple? CharlotteFive's Heidi Finley tries livermush for the first time at Tryon House Restaurant in Charlotte. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article313408954.html/video-embed 25 2025-12-05T12:39:41Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315550560.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f04be56e-100e-40bb-af95-ebd4b51eae57/1_th.jpg Rocky River coach takes in player without housing, highlighting off-field challenges for athletes Rocky River High head football coach Kenneth McGlamrock says homelessness and instability are common among his athletes, prompting coaches to provide rides, meals, and even housing as students commute from low-income neighborhoods across Charlotte. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315550560.html/video-embed 80 2026-05-08T08:59:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-travel/article315679066.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/717ec214-a456-4311-8217-931b76fdd7ad/1_th.jpg Plan a getaway to NC's oldest hotel near Charlotte Escape Charlotte for Burnsville's restored NuWray Hotel, a 1833 Colonial Revival inn with 22 unique rooms, on-site dining, and easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-travel/article315679066.html/video-embed 62 2026-05-08T12:16:53Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315656739.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ac0dc9d8-18f6-4a76-bbc9-0878e2b0f25d/1_th.jpg Waxhaw Creamery offers Hallmark movie charm, fresh cones Have you ever dreamed of eating a hot fudge sundae in the middle of a Hallmark Christmas movie? If that is your vibe, Waxhaw Creamery might be your spot. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315656739.html/video-embed 39 2026-05-08T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315634108.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e2038471-d68a-4986-a292-e116590b382d/2_th.jpg Jarron “Ricky” Lorick says Garinger football is ‘on the up’ after disciplined turnaround Ricky thinks last season’s record didn’t tell the whole story — Garinger competed, scored more than it has in years, and now expects wins as faith and discipline take hold. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315634108.html/video-embed 107 2026-05-05T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315676334.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c8972937-7020-40ef-b65c-55bc91610adc/1_th.jpg A first look at Chili Willi's, Lake Norman's newest Tex-Mex spot Charlotte restaurateur Rob Duckworth has reimagined Chili Willi's, a classic West Virginia restaurant from his childhood, with all the same recipes: fajitas, tacos and its signature chili. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315676334.html/video-embed 32 2026-05-07T21:09:24Z no