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/article315457875.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3f61424f-61c6-475c-b0e4-4a6a0c4af48a/1_th.jpg Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball on young team's future On Charlotte Hornets' locker clean-out day, LaMelo Ball talks about the Hornets' future after coming one win from the NBA Playoffs. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315457875.html/video-embed 61 2026-04-18T21:31:55Z 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/sports/article315457788.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/226abcde-d5ba-4077-9dad-a63e7bb9b97c/1_th.jpg Charlotte Hornets' Kon Knueppel on the end of his first NBA season On Charlotte Hornets' locker clean-out day, NBA rookie Kon Knueppel talks about the end of his first NBA season after a play-in loss to Orlando. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315457788.html/video-embed 126 2026-04-18T21:33:14Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315457917.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1b049bb8-d3bd-4250-85ad-30fb7a3238fd/1_th.jpg Charlotte Hornets' Coby White on young team's future On locker room clean-out day, Charlotte Hornets' Coby White talks about the end of the NBA season after a play-in loss to Orlando Magic. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315457917.html/video-embed 272 2026-04-18T21:31:26Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315453080.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2bd54e6a-5f89-4c16-9b3d-d2b25c34a029/1_th.jpg "Obviously it hurt a lot," says LaMelo Ball after Hornets' loss to Magic Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball talks about the impact of the team's loss to Orlando and how it will fuel them for next year. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315453080.html/video-embed 92 2026-04-18T04:47:26Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315452942.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8530c7c9-6738-408a-b238-a45f6f57b5c3/1_th.jpg "I think it's a good learning experience," says Brandon Miller after Hornets' loss to Magic Hornets forward Brandon Miller talks about what lessons the team learned after their loss to Orlando tonight. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315452942.html/video-embed 62 2026-04-18T04:01:49Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315446338.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4c9fe209-3352-4b8d-8861-07e72797e429/1_th.jpg "Just worry about today," says Hornets' Ball ahead of game against Magic Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball talks to media ahead of play-in tournament game tonight against Orlando. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315446338.html/video-embed 157 2026-04-17T19:22:57Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315452887.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f9bee970-2f50-45a7-8372-1679e9322031/1_th.jpg "Let this fuel you," says Coach Lee to Hornets players after loss to Magic Hornets coach Charles Lee shares his thoughts and his message to the team after their loss in Orlando. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315452887.html/video-embed 84 2026-04-18T03:57:40Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315447027.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a1d79273-6974-416b-ba49-650555a8789d/1_th.jpg "We are built for this moment," says Hornets' Lee ahead of game tonight against Orlando Hornets head coach Charles Lee talks about team's preparation heading into tonight's play-in tournament game againt the Magic. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315447027.html/video-embed 187 2026-04-17T19:22:43Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315447467.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6f2bc864-4f73-49f9-b9e6-d8bfe1de97b3/2_th.jpg As thousands flock to Lake Norman’s ‘paradise,’ traffic and growth spark concerns After decades of rapid population growth — 8,600 to nearly 55,000 since 1980 — Mooresville is saying “enough” to developers and their proposals for the Lake Norman town. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315447467.html/video-embed 83 2026-04-17T18:10:17Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article314855873.html https://img.connatix.com/b4668f2b-44be-44c9-afcf-d565849b391e/1_th.jpg Matthews resident talks about how his Duke Energy gas bill went from $40 to over $400 Jack Miller of Matthews talks about how his Duke Energy gas bill went from $40 last year to over $400 this year. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article314855873.html/video-embed 71 2026-02-27T22:19:58Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315438392.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/aa472cdc-9642-4cdf-81f4-eb976100536c/1_th.jpg Crazy Legs Sports Café opens in Charlotte Crazy Legs Sports Cafe, a new sports bar in Charlotte's University City area, promises grease-free air-fried wings, made-to-order burgers, wood-fired pizzas and more. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315438392.html/video-embed 58 2026-04-17T13:05:35Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/food-drink/article315443750.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6eaec3b6-f159-402e-ad50-1d76db202a5a/1_th.jpg Kura Revolving Sushi Bar coming soon to Charlotte Kura Sushi, a revolving sushi concept will replace Pearlz Oyster Bar in Charlotte's Ballantyne neighborhood, offering nigiri, fried wontons, noodle bowls and tech-driven dining. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/food-drink/article315443750.html/video-embed 48 2026-04-17T13:54:42Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315430962.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f2e58fcc-f95c-4ec5-b085-cf11a8eecb51/2_th.jpg Video: Allergy-friendly Artisen Gelato in Matthews Tristan Scoops Charlotte: When you visit Artisen Gelato, you can tell why CharlotteFive readers voted it as the city's best ice cream spot. Its coconut-milk based gelato is a dairy-free alternative that's vegan and allergen-friendly, so everyone can enjoy a treat. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315430962.html/video-embed 52 2026-04-17T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article34694565.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a44517a9-8336-4717-81b4-3f0a491e3d56/3_th.jpg Flood-and-drought whiplash slashes Davidson County corn yields, farmer says In September 2015, Davidson County farmer Keith Westmoreland shows flood- and weather-stunted corn and says silage yields plunged from about 200 bushels per acre to roughly 60 after delayed spring planting and limited rain. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article34694565.html/video-embed 52 2015-09-10T19:42:30Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article231719758.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/decd2011-723c-425b-ae6e-6a5cc2d583b8/1_th.jpg Uber, Lyft rider safety tips Here’s what Uber and Lyft passengers can do—before booking, during the ride, and after drop-off—to help stay safe. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article231719758.html/video-embed 50 2019-06-19T14:26:27Z no