https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317257659.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/15700e4e-ac20-4b4b-873d-13587c1c1b1a/3_th.jpg 'That's our bread and butter': Davidson business owners say road construction holding up business Businesses along S. Main Street in Davidson, N.C. said road construction and traffic detours are keeping patrons from visiting their businesses. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317257659.html/video-embed 51 2026-09-15T21:08:22Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article317259300.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a720e6ca-4540-4735-88a7-2e1d8759385d/1_th.jpg Carolina Panthers waive Jimmy Horn Jr.: What the move means The Carolina Panthers waived wide receiver and sixth-round draft pick Jimmy Horn Jr., and they've signed linebacker Tyrel Dodson off the practice squad. Here's a breakdown of why the team did this. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article317259300.html/video-embed 103 2026-09-15T23:41:34Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article317237113.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a162d4cc-5187-45ee-aaad-5e213f31160b/1_th.jpg A drag show was canceled at this Lake Norman brewery. Here's why it didn't stop regulars When death threats and viral harassment forced Eleven Lakes Brewing in Cornelius, NC, to cancel a sold-out drag brunch fundraiser, owner Teri Lippy refused to let fear take over. Despite the backlash, loyal regulars packed the taproom to prove that local support runs deeper than online hate. Watch how this Lake Norman neighborhood staple rallied behind its staff and protected its inclusive community space. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article317237113.html/video-embed 112 2026-09-15T15:19:46Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article317193147.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/03cf9573-47db-483b-a5aa-6387ad98c342/1_th.jpg Why does everyone order salad at this West End restaurant? I tried it Niki’s Food Shop in Charlotte’s West End has been serving soul food since 1994. But despite a menu filled with burgers, sandwiches, seafood and hearty breakfast plates, one dish keeps drawing customers back: the fully loaded Niki’s Salad. Here’s why this $12 salad lives up to the hype. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article317193147.html/video-embed 49 2026-09-15T15:20:28Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317240450.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ad252cd3-81d4-4643-add3-e533e638f705/1_th.jpg Fogo de Chão is now open in uptown Charlotte Fogo de Chão is open in uptown Charlotte, offering a Brazilian chrurrasco experience featuring a curated Market Table and signature cuts of flame-roasted meats. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317240450.html/video-embed 31 2026-09-15T12:54:13Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317242880.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bd310773-5dd4-4b81-b6c9-2198716fa2e1/1_th.jpg President Donald Trump to visit Gastonia Municipal Airport Wednesday, officials say Trump is expected to address supporters Wednesday at Gastonia Municipal Airport in support of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley. Residents should expect crowds, road closures and heightened security. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317242880.html/video-embed 55 2026-09-14T21:22:36Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317177823.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5c813fed-7c89-4a8b-a545-bfcb85b32fea/1_th.jpg Charlotte's Sugar Creek is rapidly changing – but this 40-year-old diner hasn't Dino’s Family Restaurant has served Charlotte’s Sugar Creek area since 1985. As new apartments, businesses and entertainment reshape the neighborhood, this old-school diner is holding onto what longtime customers love. See what $20 gets you at Dino’s, including a massive country fried steak with brown gravy, fried okra, mac and cheese and cornbread. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317177823.html/video-embed 83 2026-09-14T14:54:57Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317233132.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2b08d189-68dc-40ce-b540-3c0edf5ac09b/1_th.jpg Talking Preps: The Week 5 high school football preview show We break down Week 4 and look ahead to some monster matchups statewide in Week 4, plus a look at West Charlotte's youth movement, the danger of CTE ending high school football, plus Sam updates his "Husky Hill" and more. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317233132.html/video-embed 6176 2026-09-14T16:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article312053476.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/752acfb9-9f42-44fc-a5e0-428b1ae91ef1/1_th.jpg Video: Charlotte's Chinese restaurants CharlotteFive's Shindy Chen grew up working in her parents’ South Charlotte Chinese restaurant. Here's how she chooses the best Chinese spots around town. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article312053476.html/video-embed 26 2025-09-10T17:47:16Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317233029.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a9dcfefc-94f7-41db-a636-6adb8872061e/1_th.jpg Panthers were "...just missing some opportunities to take advantage of..." in loss to Bears, says coach Canales The Panthers lost to the Bears, 59-37, in their season opener at home. There were some good things, some bad things and a lot to learn from. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317233029.html/video-embed 70 2026-09-14T01:53:13Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317232313.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/32330aaf-810b-4ac0-86a1-062a8eeb3c1e/1_th.jpg The Talking Preps Week 4 NC players of the week See which NC players "balled and got the call" as we reveals the statewide players of the week for games played on Friday, Sept. 11, 2006 https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317232313.html/video-embed 1168 2026-09-14T12:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317232499.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/da1fee63-7e03-4049-97a3-5917db98600b/1_th.jpg The Talking Preps interview: Jared Street, Weddington Weddington High QB Jared Street sits down for the Talking Preps interview. Street has committed to Western Carolina. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317232499.html/video-embed 339 2026-09-16T12:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317231877.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1b94c7f9-bae6-48c6-8421-cd81b8f2c878/1_th.jpg Despite defeat in week one, Panthers put up a fight The Charlotte Observer's Alex Zietlow and Scott Fowler break down what worked and what did not work in the Panthers' week one loss to the Bears at home. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317231877.html/video-embed 73 2026-09-13T23:08:34Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-people/article299411309.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/070aae6d-8b5c-4b41-a807-8e8949aa5b78/1_th.jpg Video: Colleen Hughes on James Beard and growing a mixology career in Charlotte Tonidandel-Brown beverage director Colleen Hughes woke up to a text from a colleague offering congratulations. "I was kinda like 'for why?' I had literally just woken up," Colleen told CharlotteFive. "She's like 'You just got nominated for a James Beard award.' and she sent me the link." Colleen said she read it and then "freaked out slightly. I think I screamed my boyfriend awake. ... it was a really cool experience." https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-people/article299411309.html/video-embed 372 2025-01-30T11:00:00Z no