https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315437515.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/cf5fe225-bd08-4fac-a497-75b2443a0556/1_th.jpg American Airlines pilot forces to slam brakes Wednesday morning An American Airlines pilot slammed on brakes at Charlotte Douglas Airport to avoid a truck in a gate area; CLT is reviewing the near-miss incident at the gate. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315437515.html/video-embed 32 2026-04-16T20:22:46Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article127708499.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7c1db9b0-ba50-46b3-b0bb-636337ee9fbb/2_th.jpg Franklin Graham says inauguration rain was “a sign of God’s blessing” for Trump Rev. Franklin Graham, who delivered a prayer at President Trump’s inauguration, told the president that rain is “a sign of God’s blessing” in the Bible and prayed for blessings on Trump’s family, administration, and the nation. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article127708499.html/video-embed 24 2017-01-20T18:54:46Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315436412.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/77cbcf7b-f6a9-4015-b3e5-9fb9a8b7c071/1_th.jpg What do baseball, the symphony and a radio show have in common? They're teaming up to put on a July 4th 'spectacular' show The Charlotte Knights, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and WBT Radio will host the Stars and Stripes Spectacular and WBT SkyShow on Independence Day, 2026 at Truist Field. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315436412.html/video-embed 71 2026-04-16T19:05:25Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315432136.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/44b4cb30-43e0-417f-a8d2-0ed909ee8e85/1_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/latest-news/article245155975.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/950380e1-d86d-4c1d-8b43-e6e7bdf104f2/2_th.jpg Krispy Kreme opens first South End shop with 24/7 “doughnut ATM” Krispy Kreme opened its first South End location in a nostalgic brick building, featuring a behind-the-glass look at doughnut making and decorating, plus a new ice cream menu infused with Original Glazed. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/latest-news/article245155975.html/video-embed 137 2020-08-22T02:27:10Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article312977472.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/db44e256-efc2-4e70-830e-0efb480e3d9e/1_th.jpg Joshua Long released after Border Patrol arrest in Charlotte Joshua Long was released after being arrested by Border Patrol while documenting agents in Charlotte on Nov. 18, 2025. Long says he was detained for several hours and later issued a citation alleging assault on a federal officer. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article312977472.html/video-embed 187 2025-11-19T15:39:27Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315423444.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6f16fc31-344d-43af-b559-fab8bf053ce4/1_th.jpg American Airlines celebrates 100 years of flights at Charlotte airport The celebration was one of several centennial events held at major hubs across the country. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315423444.html/video-embed 63 2026-04-15T19:28:26Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315333310.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e7e65692-4312-4011-951a-67630cf28d7b/4_th.jpg New Italian market in Matthews offers osteria, enoteca A new flagship location of Enzo's Italian Market has opened in downtown Matthews, offering a wine bar, a bakery, a butcher counter and ready-to-bake meals, plus patio dining. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315333310.html/video-embed 60 2026-04-07T22:08:41Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314603189.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5fcd15f8-d807-47c1-9321-ee665add1021/2_th.jpg CATS bans fail to stop repeat offenders, records show Despite high-profile incidents like the December stabbing of a passenger on the Blue Line, CATS officials admit current bans are hard to enforce. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314603189.html/video-embed 59 2026-02-06T17:04:34Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315424558.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2dd022cc-e98b-4f36-85ba-b79aa77ea679/1_th.jpg Video: Where to find cheap drinks? Where are your favorite places to find cheap drinks around Charlotte? https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315424558.html/video-embed 16 2026-04-15T20:39:49Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315415840.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ffa61f0e-b8ca-429d-9171-05035efe610c/1_th.jpg LaMelo Ball apologizes after late collision with Bam Adebayo in Hornets’ OT win LaMelo Ball said he was hit in the head and “didn’t really know where I was” after a late collision with Bam Adebayo, apologized for the play, and said he planned to check on Adebayo following Charlotte’s overtime play-in win over Miami. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315415840.html/video-embed 96 2026-04-15T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314774529.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e217a74a-f7c0-43e6-b637-21d027d9c43b/2_th.jpg Stay updated on the Panthers at charlotteobserver.com The Charlotte Observer is ramping up its coverage for the 2026 season and beyond, offering fans exclusive ways to stay connected to the team. Led by beat writer Mike Kaye and sports enterprise writer Alex Zietlow, the team provides deep-dive analysis through both digital and audio platforms. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314774529.html/video-embed 41 2026-02-23T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315415636.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8e24f659-9c52-4c91-9d03-1c043907315f/1_th.jpg Charles Lee praises Hornets’ grit after overtime win vs. Heat Hornets head coach Charles Lee highlighted his team’s maturity, late-game execution, and togetherness after Charlotte’s overtime win against Miami, pointing to a key out-of-bounds set and a decisive final defensive play. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315415636.html/video-embed 131 2026-04-15T04:12:50Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315415926.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c84e3eca-1ec2-468e-93d4-95d6876ef39c/1_th.jpg LaMelo Ball and Charles Lee on impact of Coby White in Hornets' win over Miami Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and head coach Charles Lee talk about how instrumental Colby White was in Hornets' victory over Miami. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315415926.html/video-embed 32 2026-04-15T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315417590.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/20511e94-fe95-4575-ac3e-09c1ea68d613/2_th.jpg Pineville man refused to believe he won $1 million in NC lottery Kourtnie Daugherty of Pineville won $1 million in the North Carolina lottery but refused to believe the news when informed in a phone call. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315417590.html/video-embed 69 2026-04-15T12:50:49Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315407895.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e5a41b3f-184b-4f92-bbb7-7f9ca80a41ae/2_th.jpg Davidson’s Charlise Dunn makes history, drafted by Toronto Tempo with No. 36 pick Davidson guard Charlise Dunn became the program’s first WNBA Draft pick, selected 36th overall by the Toronto Tempo after a decorated three-year Wildcats career. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315407895.html/video-embed 104 2026-04-15T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/tv-movies/article312429369.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/543be877-81e3-4f6e-8822-a5f7801cee0b/1_th.jpg Carolina Theatre hosts Fork & Hammer premiere Restaurateurs Jamie Brown and Jeff Tonidandel are the ultimate power couple behind some of Charlotte’s hottest restaurants. On Tuesday, October 7, 2025 the Carolina Theatre hosted the couples upcoming PBS TV show Fork & Hammer. The new show with 10 half-hour episodes will explore how Brown and Tonidandel have built a restaurant empire in Charlotte. The couple are now taking on their biggest challenge yet, they are transforming a former church into the city’s next iconic dining destination, Leluia Hall. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/tv-movies/article312429369.html/video-embed 71 2025-10-08T15:45:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315414368.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4706df96-48ba-493c-aae8-2b88917b4b88/1_th.jpg "They're really fun to watch," say Hornets fans ahead of their play-in tournament game Hornets fans are excited for the team as they have their first chance in ten years to make it to the playoffs. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315414368.html/video-embed 125 2026-04-15T00:58:12Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article303514046.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0de7f0dd-a7dc-40aa-9b19-b69397b1b87f/1_th.jpg Video: An inside look at Leluia Hall, Charlotte's newest steak and seafood restaurant Leluia Hall, a new restaurant from the team behind Charlotte's church potluck-style steakhouse Supperland, is opening in early May. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article303514046.html/video-embed 216 2025-04-07T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315407600.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0fe0474b-608f-4673-ac73-4622e02f39c0/2_th.jpg Panthers GM Dan Morgan discusses first-round pick philosophy Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan addressed head coach Dave Canales' desire to find impact players in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315407600.html/video-embed 36 2026-04-14T17:24:30Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315395243.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bd0a6a3d-7b48-4a38-ab9c-048534db653c/2_th.jpg A sneak peak at Sharigato, a new sushi handroll spot in Charlotte Sharigato is bringing a new sushi handroll concept to Charlotte's Optimist Park area. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315395243.html/video-embed 55 2026-04-14T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315399681.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/037d1f98-785f-4882-a59b-0e1e77d24979/1_th.jpg Miles Bridges, Hornets ready for first home postseason game in 10 years Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges says making the playoffs is his No. 1 goal and expects a loud, “lit” atmosphere as the Hornets prepare for the NBA play-in tournament. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315399681.html/video-embed 44 2026-04-14T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315396125.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1dd962cb-c8ff-4dfe-853c-981c8c093bfa/2_th.jpg 'War of necessity.’ Lindsey Graham says pope ‘misses the evil nature’ of Iran South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham was in Rock Hill for a meeting with pastors at Oakdale Baptist Church on April 13, 2026. In response to social media posts by President Donald Trump criticizing Pope Leo XIV's calls for peace in Iran, Graham told the Rock Hill Herald and Charlotte Observer that the pope doesn't understand the "evil nature" of the Iranian regime and called Iran "religious Nazis." https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315396125.html/video-embed 114 2026-04-13T20:19:54Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article312712896.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2ef1148e-0bc3-4e0e-91cb-c4960c579778/2_th.jpg Video: CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice Best Indian winner: Desi District Desi District has been voted the winner of the CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice Best Indian restaurant poll. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article312712896.html/video-embed 140 2025-10-31T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315398294.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4b5f05e7-75d3-48b4-a4e8-27f0008760dc/1_th.jpg I tried a deal on Charlotte's hottest biscuits. Here's what I got. I got a deal on two of Biscuit Jam's popular creations — a Notorious B.E.C and a Project Chick — for under $25. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315398294.html/video-embed 48 2026-04-14T13:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315399593.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/65ba0fc9-579d-47b2-b08c-0cc4e8dda1ea/1_th.jpg Hornets' head coach Charles Lee talks playoffs Charles Lee talks about the Hornets making the play-in tournament and what to expect in their game against the Miami Heat Tuesday night. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315399593.html/video-embed 205 2026-04-14T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article315398686.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1901ffb8-e655-4cdd-a374-565fbb2a2c35/1_th.jpg Carvaggio exhibit coming to Mint Museum in Charlotte The Mint Museum in Charlotte is bringing us another blockbuster exhibition that spotlights the art world’s first influencer. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article315398686.html/video-embed 50 2026-04-14T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article278305873.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9c1fcf45-88e1-428a-a477-46b5a211f802/1_th.jpg Video: CharlotteFive Readers' Choice best tacos runner up: Que Onda CharlotteFive readers chose Que Onda as runner up for best tacos out of 56 Mexican restaurants and other eateries. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article278305873.html/video-embed 106 2023-08-17T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article239834023.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4e60739b-ccb9-4d91-b0b1-15dd19ba64eb/1_th.jpg 2004 NOAA Titanic expedition footage shows 11-day deep-sea mapping mission Newly surfaced video from NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration captures a Titanic research team spending 11 days at the wreck site in 2004, mapping and analyzing the ship during a dedicated expedition aboard a NOAA vessel. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article239834023.html/video-embed 279 2020-01-31T14:51:57Z no