https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316807398.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e6d8eca8-2e70-4e97-9ec2-872addaea5d1/1_th.jpg Memories fill Luke Kuechly's hall of fame display Former Carolina Panthers linebacker and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Luke Kuechly was asked to fill his display with mementos from his career. Each piece was carefully considered by Kuechly for inclusion from his cleats to his notebooks to his favorite jersey. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316807398.html/video-embed 116 2026-08-08T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article316806966.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e1658aa7-7de4-4095-a1c9-6dc2a01a4d94/1_th.jpg Grant Williams Family Foundation hosts 4th annual basketball camp The Grant Williams Family Foundation (GWFF) is holding its fourth annual basketball camp, with an emphasis on teaching life skills alongside on-court instruction. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article316806966.html/video-embed 46 2026-08-07T20:55:30Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316806810.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/aefd6e01-09dd-4abf-bff2-4afa3d927764/1_th.jpg Catawba garage shop restores 'Talladega Nights' car The Garage Shop, a race car fabrication shop in Catawba, N.C. is refurbishing the car used in the film “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” for the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316806810.html/video-embed 28 2026-08-08T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316780520.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1d5fc7a7-0a41-45a2-ad5c-a17f2f29454d/2_th.jpg Scott Fowler brings back “Sports Legends of the Carolinas” for the 2026 season The Charlotte Observer’s longform interview series returns Aug. 11, 2026, with new in-person conversations featuring iconic sports figures. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316780520.html/video-embed 38 2026-08-06T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316801609.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5b645c5f-972d-4aa3-bdff-348f6e016c21/2_th.jpg Captain Munnerlyn: Chambers hasn’t ‘added 27 transfers’ — but the Cougars ‘can win everything’ in 2026 Chambers' coach and ex-Panthers player, Captain Munnerlyn, disputes rumors of “27 transfers,” saying the program has added fewer than 10 while its core remains intact. With a player-led roster, Munnerlyn says Chambers has the talent and confidence to contend for a 2026 state title. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316801609.html/video-embed 173 2026-08-07T15:31:33Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316803045.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/76211ea2-d3f5-4ef5-9c04-9fa8eb524bc6/1_th.jpg Meck Power 6 coaches sound off on CMS football transfers Mecklenburg County high school football coaches weighed in on the state of transfers in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools during Meck Power 6 Media Day at Mallard Creek High School on Aug. 4, 2026—saying competitive edges now come down to program culture, while calling for clearer parameters and less player “targeting.” https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316803045.html/video-embed 118 2026-08-07T19:58:33Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316801836.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/42c6223d-fd85-49ea-891c-b54a0534ca93/2_th.jpg Julius L. Chambers QB Jamouri Nichols opens up about moving from West Charlotte Chambers quarterback Jamouri Nichols reflects on being heartbroken when his family moved, then finding “love” and accountability with his new teammates. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316801836.html/video-embed 68 2026-08-07T16:37:04Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316802263.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f042792b-b55f-4b9e-8fa8-b0d0ce58e7a0/1_th.jpg Mallard Creek coach: Coach pay debate shouldn’t overshadow “value of kids’ future At Meck Power 6 Media Day, Mallard Creek High School head coach Kennedy Tinsley addressed questions about payment, saying the focus should stay on students’ futures while also recognizing that staff leading school communities should be valued by leadership. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316802263.html/video-embed 54 2026-08-07T16:24:08Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316797057.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b8f16108-f678-46fa-9b92-02f6c9a4cd06/1_th.jpg Panthers quarterback King given an "Atta boy, Haynes!" during his post-game interview Panthers quarterback Haynes King scored the game winning touchdown run against the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game Thursday night. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316797057.html/video-embed 30 2026-08-07T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316793242.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6dac173a-ed2f-47ea-b31c-6b2f61ff61d7/1_th.jpg Cam was the most dominant player on the field says Luke Kuechly Former Carolina Panthers linebacker and newly inducted Pro Football Hall of Fame member Luke Kuechly talks about the greatness of quarterback Cam Newton during a press conference on Thursday, August 6, 2026 in Canton, Ohio. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316793242.html/video-embed 76 2026-08-06T21:10:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article316793848.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/948f7421-186a-46b7-964d-602d6e8a4fa1/1_th.jpg New rooftop club looks to revive Epicentre vibes Circa Charlotte, which is taking over the former Suite space at Queen City Quarter, is looking to become the newest uptown nightlife hotspot. “Be there as we officially open the doors to Circa and help bring the Epicentre back to life,” an Instagram post read. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article316793848.html/video-embed 38 2026-08-06T21:48:44Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316792950.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b77104c9-1ab7-473b-9133-e597b0f9be34/1_th.jpg Panthers legend Kuechly discusses current involvement with Carolina Carolina Panthers legend Luke Kuechly will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio this week. Prior to his induction, Kuechly discussed his current relationship with the team. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316792950.html/video-embed 76 2026-08-06T20:50:49Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article316779472.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/dae322e4-f3c8-468f-9978-29b16348e83f/1_th.jpg Naz Reid feels welcomed by Hornets players and staff Naz Reid feels excited about his new role with the Hornets. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article316779472.html/video-embed 89 2026-08-06T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article287806040.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/72e12589-ce85-49fa-bbe3-d322ff14bf51/1_th.jpg Charlotte content creators, ‘Love is Blind’ stars help us find the best of the Queen City Instagram live footage of a panel event with Charlotte’s most popular social media influencers followed by a Q&A moderated by Chyna Blackmon. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article287806040.html/video-embed 2232 2024-04-18T17:11:14Z no