https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315475679.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bba732cb-35c9-4cf8-a501-4c3dd85c769f/3_th.jpg Top NC and SC varsity football teams to converge on BOA stadium Top varsity football teams in North and South Carolina will compete in the Carolina Panthers Keep Pounding High School Classic at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 in Charlotte. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315475679.html/video-embed 66 2026-04-20T22:14:55Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315474080.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f65a6bfe-85eb-4562-8ebe-59b3a7214b62/4_th.jpg Jeff Peterson on playoff motivation, Coby White’s future and LaMelo Ball’s growth In his 2025-26 exit interview, Hornets GM Jeff Peterson praises Coby White’s impact, LaMelo Ball’s durability and growth along with coach Charles Lee’s steady leadership. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315474080.html/video-embed 202 2026-04-20T20:15:54Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article309893135.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/793a9384-85ad-4892-959c-f46256f064a0/3_th.jpg American Airlines tech helps customers avoid missing flight connections American Airlines is using new technology at Charlotte Douglas International Airport to help customers with connecting flights. The system uses data to place a short hold on departing flights without any impact to American’s overall schedule. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article309893135.html/video-embed 68 2025-07-02T21:48:20Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315432136.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/44b4cb30-43e0-417f-a8d2-0ed909ee8e85/2_th.jpg Panthers' Dave Canales discusses new Atrium Health Training Facility The Carolina Panthers announced their new practice facility in uptown Charlotte will be known as the Atrium Health Training Facility on Thursday. Head coach Dave Canales spoke at the event. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315432136.html/video-embed 95 2026-04-16T15:33:46Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/article315473080.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8f746a69-19cd-45aa-916b-7b9ed1468b43/1_th.jpg West Side Fish Fry has great people and even better fish The West Side Fish Fry took place on Saturday at West Complex, full of good food, good people and good vibes. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/article315473080.html/video-embed 72 2026-04-20T19:33:03Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315457788.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/226abcde-d5ba-4077-9dad-a63e7bb9b97c/4_th.jpg Kon Knueppel owns late-season shooting slump, eyes rest and growth after Hornets’ play-in exit On locker clean-out day, Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel said there are “no excuses” for his late-season shooting dip, calling it a learning experience in managing an 82-game grind. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315457788.html/video-embed 124 2026-04-18T21:33:14Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314856097.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9eb82e5e-cb3b-4e5f-a1aa-5227c048dc2d/2_th.jpg Charlotte man shares audio of partner’s ICE detention near Bojangles Coliseum Luis Duque documents the moment ICE agents stopped him and his partner on their way to work in East Charlotte. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314856097.html/video-embed 114 2026-02-27T10:00:00Z no 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/4_th.jpg LaMelo Ball: Hornets “going the right way” after falling one win short of playoffs On locker clean-out day, LaMelo Ball expressed optimism about Charlotte’s direction, pointed to a “big summer” of work, and said he and Brandon Miller want to stay healthy and build on their on-court chemistry next season. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315457875.html/video-embed 61 2026-04-18T21:31:55Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315457917.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1b049bb8-d3bd-4250-85ad-30fb7a3238fd/2_th.jpg Hornets’ Coby White reflects on season’s end after play-in loss to Magic On locker room clean-out day, Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White looked back on the season finale and what the team learned following a play-in loss to the Orlando Magic. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315457917.html/video-embed 94 2026-04-18T21:31:26Z 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/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/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