https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315284763.html https://img.connatix.com/a8d9416d-36a0-4f06-b569-31890545090c/1_th.jpg Hornets coach Charles Lee celebrates Kon Knueppel milestone Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee surprised Kon Knueppel after the rookie set the franchise record for 3-pointers in an NBA basketball season. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315284763.html/video-embed 22 2026-04-03T02:21:47Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315258142.html https://img.connatix.com/8dae8369-6fea-4774-bf9a-a557f3505896/1_th.jpg Meet The Housetons: Mom Ashley, daughter Avery power Covenant Day's softball team Former East Meck player Ashley Houseton is coaching her daughter, Avery, on the winning Covenant Day softball team. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315258142.html/video-embed 108 2026-04-02T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315280572.html https://img.connatix.com/6aa888ab-42e8-4994-a0fe-87a3efba4dc2/1_th.jpg A new cocktail bar joins Charlotte's Plaza Midwood neighborhood Plot Twist is a new cocktail bar opening in a women-owned corner of Plaza Midwood that includes Trope Bookshop and Wiloe Home & Gift. There, you'll be able to pick your drink — a cafe beverage, cocktail or mocktail — based on one of eight flavor profiles. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315280572.html/video-embed 26 2026-04-03T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315282457.html https://img.connatix.com/fcfdb52a-deef-4bd3-a95d-4da2f03f2746/1_th.jpg Video: Local Scoop at Promenade on Providence in Charlotte Tristan Scoops Charlotte: You know that moment when you walk into an ice cream shop and the smell of fresh waffle cones hits you instantly? That is The Local Scoop experience in a nutshell. The scent alone is enough to put you in a good mood before you even reach the counter. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315282457.html/video-embed 41 2026-04-03T11:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article315250151.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b2788f5f-04dc-4891-988c-275b031dbf7b/1_th.jpg 2026 Charlotte Latino Film Festival Trailer Immerse yourself in 13 award-winning films from April 16 - 26 at the 3rd edition of the Charlotte Latino Film Festival! https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article315250151.html/video-embed 35 2026-04-02T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315279797.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c88456d7-601c-4965-8503-ed5153b4a9db/3_th.jpg Country Day baseball coach details why you should go to Jack Sink tournament Logan Smith, new baseball coach at Country Day School, said the Jack Sink tournament is a great way to honor Sink's legacy. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315279797.html/video-embed 46 2026-04-03T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315274572.html https://img.connatix.com/1b3d2dd6-89a6-4407-94e5-88a274d0db82/1_th.jpg A burger made with a doughnut? Here's what it's like Just outside of Charlotte, Sumo Doughnuts in Indian Land/Fort Mill is putting out hot fresh doughnuts daily. But that's not all. It also makes burgers, which you can get on a doughnut instead of a bun. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315274572.html/video-embed 122 2026-04-02T13:24:22Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315256593.html https://img.connatix.com/03c376f5-7348-412e-b8b7-9be5302ba88a/1_th.jpg Two minutes with Charlotte 49ers men's basketball coach Wes Miller The Charlotte 49ers introduced new head men's basketball coach Wes Miller on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Charlotte Observer columnist Scott Fowler sat down with Coach Miller to discuss his aspirations for the Charlotte 49ers program. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315256593.html/video-embed 125 2026-04-02T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315261172.html https://img.connatix.com/e5ca75e6-7059-4cc3-bf33-f2faa91a1a3d/1_th.jpg A taste of Louisiana comes to South End Charlotte Kristy's Creole Kitchen is bringing seafood gumbo, Bourbon Street salmon bites, crawfish etouffee and more to the former Mazi space in Charlotte's South End neighborhood. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315261172.html/video-embed 14 2026-04-02T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315270796.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bbf9e9d4-9afb-4ba6-80bb-95c880559722/1_th.jpg Charlotte area grocery market brought in a record $10.8 billion in 2026 Walmart tops the list, with NC-based stores like Harris Teeter and Food Lion neck and neck for the second spot. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315270796.html/video-embed 73 2026-04-02T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315268421.html https://img.connatix.com/f70bc394-cd56-4a2e-b0f0-6fc680544e8d/1_th.jpg CMPD investigating man’s death at home on The Plaza Police began a death investigation of a man found at an east Charlotte home on April 1, 2026. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315268421.html/video-embed 58 2026-04-01T20:59:38Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article315264326.html https://img.connatix.com/33638345-9970-4858-849f-d21990185b90/1_th.jpg 'Palestine 36' Trailer In 1936, as the British Empire tightens its grip on Palestine, Yusuf is caught between his village home and his work in Jerusalem. Amidst an anti-colonial revolt, and Jewish refugees fleeing persecution from Europe, all sides converge in a decisive moment for the entire region. Palestine's Official Selection for the 98th Academy Awards. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article315264326.html/video-embed 109 2026-04-02T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article308223760.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b74c0c9c-d3af-4aec-a4a9-85e5dc7e40f3/1_th.jpg Video: CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice Best Cookies finalist: Cara's Cookie Company Jennifer Hamilton of Cara's Cookie Company in Concord talks about the shop's cookies that help raise money for a cause. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article308223760.html/video-embed 113 2025-06-10T10:00:00Z no