https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316273284.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/380515a9-6322-43a1-92a3-4e10473d6bdd/1_th.jpg East Charlotte apartment fire destroys eight units, displaces residents at Delta Crossing A fast-moving fire tore through Delta Crossing Apartments in east Charlotte early Thursday, destroying eight units and forcing multiple residents out. Firefighters rescued two people and a pet, and the Red Cross is assisting those displaced as investigators work to determine the cause. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316273284.html/video-embed 163 2026-06-25T20:39:02Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316272588.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b78cd99d-5f4b-4972-aaa6-a5c1d57cf0d0/3_th.jpg Hornets introduce first-round picks Christian Anderson, Hannes Steinbach at Spectrum Center Charlotte Hornets first-round draft picks Christian Anderson and Hannes Steinbach answered questions at their introductory press conference Thursday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, with coach Charles Lee praising their competitiveness and defensive mindset. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316272588.html/video-embed 160 2026-06-25T19:56:40Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article316244077.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/136731ad-ef98-445a-91cb-4ac1fa7ea223/1_th.jpg Hornets GM Jeff Peterson explains why Charlotte drafted Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr. General manager Jeff Peterson praised Hannes Steinbach as the draft’s top rebounder and a high-IQ, hard-working fit for the Hornets, and called Christian Anderson Jr. one of the best shooters in the class with 40%+ 3-point range and strong pick-and-roll play. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article316244077.html/video-embed 59 2026-06-25T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316281861.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/91fef1e2-067e-4185-9e1d-5095fcba213b/2_th.jpg Scott Fowler: I’m glad the Hornets traded LaMelo Ball Charlotte Observer columnist Scott Fowler shares his take on the Hornets dealing LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves, arguing the team wasn’t going far with Ball and may improve after quickly re-signing Coby White to step in as the new starting point guard. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316281861.html/video-embed 39 2026-06-26T13:36:14Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316281704.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/609f1f2c-ddf4-48ae-8538-1e3df9bc4b25/1_th.jpg Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves Charlotte sends star guard LaMelo Ball to Minnesota plus multiple draft picks and pick swaps, sparking immediate fan backlash and raising questions about what’s next for the Hornets. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316281704.html/video-embed 59 2026-06-26T13:19:52Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316256660.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f58db087-d335-4cb7-8ddf-c256f77500dc/1_th.jpg Hornets Hoops campers receive visit from first-round draft picks Charlotte Hornets first-round draft picks Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr. visited the Hornets Hoops summer camp on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Covenant Presbyterian Church. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316256660.html/video-embed 25 2026-06-25T14:31:50Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316254751.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0a550c6b-fa47-4f95-b1ea-d651bb3a31b4/1_th.jpg Maman opens French-inspired bakery and café in Charlotte’s South End French bakery-café Maman has opened a new South End location, bringing pastries, coffee favorites, vintage-inspired design details and a dedicated kids play area to one of Charlotte’s busiest neighborhoods. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316254751.html/video-embed 74 2026-06-24T20:28:23Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316238354.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/78fc4232-a5be-4845-bc1a-2a2bf8924c05/1_th.jpg Box rental business aims to ease Charlotte moving process Bento Move is a business which allows people to rent reusable boxes during the moving process. Founder Joseph smith said the boxes are convenient and help eliminate cardboard waste. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316238354.html/video-embed 55 2026-06-26T09:15:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316248390.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c49430c1-503c-4b14-9085-2c10d273a469/1_th.jpg CMS board hears concern that some students “came in proficient and… came out not” under new math approach At a Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board meeting, staff warned that students who entered a semester math course already proficient didn’t always stay that way, prompting calls for closer monitoring and higher interim benchmarks. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316248390.html/video-embed 101 2026-06-24T17:43:20Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316253287.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1edbf7a1-f335-4066-90cb-ab1e27147897/1_th.jpg CMPD responds to the 1500 block of Kelston Place A maintenance worker at an apartment complex on the 1500 block of Kelston Place describes arriving to his trash-clearing shift and finding law enforcement breached one building and were searching others as the situation continued. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316253287.html/video-embed 137 2026-06-24T20:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316250211.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b7fa08a9-e7f0-432c-b431-7f87b7912236/2_th.jpg Avelo Airlines announces non-stop routes to Florida from Concord Avelo Airlines announces budget, non-stop flights from Concord-Padgett Regional Airport to Orlando, Fort Myers and Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday. All of the flights will begin in November. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316250211.html/video-embed 69 2026-06-24T16:20:05Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article316243404.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/30249303-9cc7-4ded-80e7-1eb759497366/2_th.jpg Fans react to Hornets' first round pick in 2026 NBA Draft Fans react to the Hornets drafting Hannes Steinbach with the 14th pick overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article316243404.html/video-embed 50 2026-06-24T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316249166.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/63355a7d-ba0e-4ce5-83ce-49d4a116eb6d/1_th.jpg CMS Latino students still behind despite “historic gains” touted by the district During a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board meeting, member Liz Monterrey Duvall challenged colleagues’ claims of “historic gains,” saying achievement gaps remain wide and Latino students are “still so freaking behind.” https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316249166.html/video-embed 61 2026-06-24T17:44:33Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article316218195.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6880bc37-0eaf-4cd8-8129-465e7d30a0e8/1_th.jpg Illios Crafted Greek named best Greek food finalist in CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice poll A locally owned fast-casual spot founded by brothers Angelo and Frank Kaltsounis and partner Stratos Lambos, Illios Crafted Greek was voted one of the best Greek food spots in the Charlotte area by CharlotteFive readers. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article316218195.html/video-embed 48 2026-06-23T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316247857.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f262b367-b582-4bd2-9a65-65e120f8f3e9/2_th.jpg CMS board questions iReady use: “How is it being used and monitored across the district?” During a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education meeting, the board pressed district staff for clarity on how i-Ready is used and monitored across CMS, noting parents may see different practices from school to school. Staff replied that K-8 students are generally expected to use iReady about 45 minutes for reading and 45 minutes for math, calling the targets “flexible expectations” rather than formally codified requirements. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316247857.html/video-embed 63 2026-06-24T14:47:38Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article316244607.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/65ef8e67-9691-4678-89d0-d3ad2f8dfc4c/1_th.jpg "He made us better," says Hornets general manager about Coby White Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson says holding onto free agent Coby White is a priority https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article316244607.html/video-embed 117 2026-06-24T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316216946.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2be75192-080a-4def-a08a-4185877c1385/5_th.jpg Local pizza connoisseurs name their top picks around Charlotte Two self-described pizza connoisseurs break down what makes a great pie—sauce, cheese and especially crust—while spotlighting favorites including Finale, Lorenzo’s, Pellegrino’s, Bisonte’s, Siano’s and Emilio’s. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316216946.html/video-embed 127 2026-06-24T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316248785.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a26f25ec-93c2-4c73-83d0-bfab89fa9aae/2_th.jpg CMS board member raises iReady data privacy, ownership and instructional concerns at meeting Cynthia Stone voiced concerns about who owns and accesses student data collected through iReady, referenced a lawsuit involving alleged data breaches, and questioned whether the program’s adaptive lessons can outpace students’ foundational skills. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316248785.html/video-embed 116 2026-06-24T17:44:14Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article316170851.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/63dd70a2-7c19-483e-a6d8-55a82017886c/3_th.jpg Charlotte comedian Jason Allen King says the city’s comedy scene has grown — and keeps getting stronger Veteran comedian Jason Allen King reflects on his years in stand-up, describing how Charlotte’s comedy scene has expanded with more venues, more shows and increasing camaraderie among comics across North Carolina. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article316170851.html/video-embed 100 2026-06-22T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article316232542.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a6fb8a53-28d6-4748-8c98-17b23f511262/2_th.jpg CMPD outside shooting in west Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police were on scene at an apartment complex off of Remount Road. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article316232542.html/video-embed 14 2026-06-23T15:09:11Z no