https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317053802.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6e4e853e-364d-4132-be47-de81237de47f/1_th.jpg The decision on which wide receivers to cut is "really hard" says Panthers coach Dave Canales With the deadline looming for cuts to the 53-man roster, talent among Panthers' wide receivers is making the decision a tough one for Dave Canales and coaching staff. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317053802.html/video-embed 42 2026-08-29T03:38:33Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article317048753.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c87649dc-aa84-460e-bf60-cc41ddb7c6f0/1_th.jpg What we know about the Crystal Hill investigation by CMS Rebecca Noel breaks down the summer investigation of CMS superintendent Crystal Hill with the breaking news that invoices released showed how much the district paid to investigate her. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article317048753.html/video-embed 54 2026-08-28T19:30:33Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317049993.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a72c5279-4038-4e6e-b238-6fa6c9a33230/2_th.jpg Hornets, Novant Health host hard hat tour of new $150M performance center The Charlotte Hornets and Novant Health are giving media a first look inside the 160,000-square-foot Novant Health Performance Center under construction across from Spectrum Center. Team officials say they’re confident the facility will be ready by spring 2027. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317049993.html/video-embed 57 2026-08-28T20:48:35Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317050188.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8e358dc3-3403-454a-9ced-53e551aceea0/1_th.jpg Charlotte's Classic Eats: How the ‘diviest of dive bars’ became a Montford staple Three-dollar Miller Lites, trivia nights, packed football Sundays and a patio that regulars love — Angry Ale’s has become a beloved Montford staple over 25 years. Go inside the Charlotte sports bar’s evolution from a “diviest of dive bars” into a neighborhood gathering place, and hear how community, food and a little bit of “Cheers” helped keep it going. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317050188.html/video-embed 57 2026-08-28T21:11:20Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317047217.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/517e36c9-5ae1-4b7a-a82f-56f16a26a5a3/2_th.jpg CMS teachers shop overflowing bins at supplies 'store' Dozens of educators stopped into Classroom Central Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 for back-to-school supplies. The free store offers school supplies for teachers whose students are on reduced lunch. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317047217.html/video-embed 54 2026-08-28T19:22:36Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317037957.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1059d192-85c2-406a-8b17-5768f5cd5f38/1_th.jpg East Lincoln's Jaxon Dollar, the state's top prep football player, played in Charlotte Thursday East Lincoln High's Jaxon Dollar, a Georgia recruit, is the state's No.1 recruit. He and his team played at Providence High Thursday night. Video: Jeff Siner https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317037957.html/video-embed 30 2026-08-27T23:24:03Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317038170.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/abdc0b08-4de6-48be-93fb-7163c9062a14/1_th.jpg Providence High arrives for its big game with East Lincoln Thursday Providence High came out at home Thursday to play East Lincoln in a battle of unbeaten teams. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317038170.html/video-embed 102 2026-08-27T23:36:28Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317043214.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/514b25d5-ffa3-481f-a6c7-75669da07c6e/1_th.jpg A peek at Lady Funari in Charlotte Construction is still underway at Lady Funari, opening this fall in the former Futo Buta space. When the restaurant opens, diners can expect handmade pasta, seasonal veggies and Italian wines and cocktails. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317043214.html/video-embed 15 2026-08-28T13:16:57Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317029790.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/95b8a0de-3aa4-4e4d-b852-ab0433312776/2_th.jpg Charlotte ranked America’s most underrated city, survey finds A new Clever Real Estate survey ranks Charlotte as the most underrated city in America, citing affordability, entertainment, and friendly neighbors. Here’s why residents and newcomers say the Queen City stands out. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317029790.html/video-embed 52 2026-08-27T14:12:56Z no