https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316970092.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0562fccb-a753-420c-8cd8-03be7fa590e3/1_th.jpg "I feel relatively safe," says light rail rider one year after Iryna Zarutska's death Passengers on the light rail generally feel safe, but officials are still combating the perception of the light rail a year after the tragedy. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316970092.html/video-embed 57 2026-08-22T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316923696.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7b1684fa-a93a-49dc-8afb-af0556571240/1_th.jpg Nedawi BWC CMPD Officer Abdullah Nedawi’s body-worn camera captures video of officers’ struggle with Miller. Nedawi grabs a gun that fell out of Miller’s pocket and then uses a Taser on Miller while two other officers pin him to the ground and hold his hands behind his back. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316923696.html/video-embed 148 2026-08-22T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316923470.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bee384b6-c5ac-43c2-9a34-65f7f0cedd6f/1_th.jpg Kludy BWC CMPD Officer Kenneth Kludy stays with the passenger as three other officers struggle with Kamerin Miller. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316923470.html/video-embed 91 2026-08-22T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316924598.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/47e1693d-b160-4f9d-b4a6-2645a9f0e455/1_th.jpg St. John interrogation CMPD Sgt. Raymond St John’s body-worn camera captures Miller giving his account of what happened. None of the officers or sergeant mirandize Miller before asking him questions. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316924598.html/video-embed 119 2026-08-22T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316924791.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/37949d9c-eafd-42b2-adfe-bda7ed6c1968/1_th.jpg Transport Former CMPD Officer Joshua Heater’s body-worn camera shows Miller asking why officers came to the gas station. Heater said they he smelled and saw weed. Miller says he wasn’t trying to shoot officers and asked who tased him. Miller tells CMPD Officer Heater his neck hurts and asks to go to hospital. Heater says he’s not trying to discourage that but that it’ll prolong the process. Miller multiple times asks to go the hospital. Officer Heater tells Miller he freaked the officers out. Miller replies that officers scared him, too. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316924791.html/video-embed 283 2026-08-22T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316925239.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/15a1976c-d765-48ca-9b44-a3fed67adaa0/1_th.jpg Consent to Search Form Officer Heater gives Miller a form to sign before letting him get numbers out of his phone. He does not tell Miller he is not required to sign the form. Miller asks if officers really thought he was going to shoot them and says part of him wishes he died when they pointed the guns to his head. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316925239.html/video-embed 146 2026-08-22T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316923013.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2295e2da-8f73-443b-a327-900010809f7d/1_th.jpg Wilson BWC Former CMPD Officer Devan Wilson’s body-worn camera footage shows him approaching Kamerin Miller for having what looks to be marijuana, tackling him and holding his hands as another officer uses a Taser on Miller after securing a gun that fell from his pocket. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316923013.html/video-embed 106 2026-08-22T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316972909.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7960858f-8418-4dc1-81de-9707784c8932/1_th.jpg Jonathon Brooks opens up on why he honored his late father after Panthers touchdown (Video) Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks had a day replete with emotion, relief and redemption. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316972909.html/video-embed 70 2026-08-22T04:59:28Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316964391.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ed4166c0-752d-4b06-a269-9b235aca6e33/1_th.jpg Raíces: A New Taste of Jalisco and Oaxaca in Charlotte's South End Get an early look at Raíces, a new restaurant coming to Charlotte’s South End from husband-and-wife restaurateurs Alfonso Bravo and Amalia Macias. Blending the flavors of Jalisco and Oaxaca with handmade tortillas, open-fire cooking, seafood, ceviches and traditional moles, Raíces celebrates Mexican culinary traditions in a sophisticated, welcoming space. The restaurant also features an agave-focused cocktail program created with award-winning mixologist Edson Sanchez. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316964391.html/video-embed 88 2026-08-21T15:58:32Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316965468.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/146c2163-7c1b-4380-9e14-e746eefd1cab/1_th.jpg Hickory Ridge runs out to play Providence in prep football season opener The Hickory Ridge Ragin' Bulls rush onto the field for their game against the Providence Panthers on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316965468.html/video-embed 51 2026-08-22T04:27:05Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316965454.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5517c5e5-0ab0-4c22-9fe5-f2f776f9d1cb/1_th.jpg New Providence coach Perry Osbey gets game ball after first win Providence coach Perry Osbey led his team to a come-from-behind win over Hickory Ridge in his debut. He got the game ball afterwards. Video: Jeff Siner, Charlotte Observer https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316965454.html/video-embed 53 2026-08-21T21:24:36Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316942729.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/90c69833-3eb3-434e-923f-fb15f60c1461/1_th.jpg Dave Canales says Panthers' Feleipe Franks is one of the best special teams aces in NFL (Video) Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales on tight end Feleipe Franks: “He’s certainly one of the top special teams players in the league." Will he make roster? https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316942729.html/video-embed 103 2026-08-19T22:27:23Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316938730.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/81666da9-85ac-46a9-b76c-68b0013f184b/1_th.jpg Tetairoa McMillan explains what helped him shine in Panthers-Jaguars joint practice (Video) Wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan explains what helped him shine on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, Carolina Panthers-Jacksonville Jaguars joint practice. His connection with Bryce Young was on display. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316938730.html/video-embed 69 2026-08-19T18:16:45Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316908317.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/59951291-28fa-4033-94fd-20db0ec063d7/1_th.jpg Former West Charlotte coach Sam Greiner discusses departure, future in football Sam Greiner reflects on being let go, his plans to visit high school games this season, and his desire to continue growing as a coach. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316908317.html/video-embed 1128 2026-08-20T08:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article316915221.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/275cb11f-a762-48a7-b0f8-267e3d07d9f6/5_th.jpg 'Everything and nothing': Blumenthal Arts CEO dishes about immersive experiences Blumenthal Arts President and CEO Tom Gabbard talks about the organization and its immersive experiences. Gabbard is retiring after 23 years. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article316915221.html/video-embed 96 2026-08-19T09:15:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316934567.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/07bb04d4-e940-4e70-aaaf-b35e83bc075e/1_th.jpg Berry Cardinals excited for start of new season The Berry High Cardinals open their season at home against West Meck on Friday, August 21, 2026 led by head coach Darius Robinson, athletes Noah Brown, KJ Ellis, and defensive back Saron Cooper. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316934567.html/video-embed 70 2026-08-20T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article316937014.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/123303c0-ab0c-4eb9-8348-38daf7873b6f/1_th.jpg Uptown Charlotte food vendors face new late-night restrictions Charlotte’s uptown food vendors are facing new restrictions on late-night operations. Here’s what the changes mean for vendors, workers and people looking for food after hours. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article316937014.html/video-embed 54 2026-08-19T16:26:02Z no