https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317232662.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/40e3ad65-9e5c-4192-8c26-8c35150d4ccb/1_th.jpg The Talking Preps interview: Coop Hodson Providence Day OL Coop Hodson is up next on the Talking Preps interview. Hodson is a Delaware commit. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317232662.html/video-embed 263 2026-09-17T12:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317272165.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/59d590b9-95fd-44e2-b1f1-24137781f973/1_th.jpg A new sip + snack spot in Plaza Midwood Postino, a gathering place for shareable plates and sipping drinks, is joining Plaza Midwood's Commonwealth development. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317272165.html/video-embed 25 2026-09-17T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article317182731.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d65525f3-952a-483a-b522-b81048ecd3dd/1_th.jpg Chaos and disorder erupt on Old Concord Road following police shooting and death of Keith Lamont Scott Keith Lamont Scott was shot and killed by a Charlotte Mecklenburg police officer on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. The shooting and death sparked outrage amongst local and outside citizens. As the evening progressed, chaos and disorder erupted on Old Concord Road in Charlotte, NC. Charlotte Observer photographer Jeff Siner was one of the first journalists to arrive on the scene to record the situation. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article317182731.html/video-embed 98 2026-09-17T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317279912.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d72938c8-949f-42f5-9e3b-a9b495701064/1_th.jpg Inside Daybreaker: South End’s Southeast Asian brunch pop-up From the creators behind Cheat’s Cheesesteaks comes Daybreaker, a brand-new breakfast and lunch pop-up landing in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood. Featuring unique menu items like bacon, egg, and cheese on a scallion pancake, a Tokyo Monte Cristo dusted with sakura powder, and creative specialty matcha drinks, founder Ashley Hart brings her Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Japanese inspirations to life. Catch the pop-up at Cheat’s Cheesesteaks starting Friday, Sept. 18, running Friday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.! https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317279912.html/video-embed 49 2026-09-17T19:16:41Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article317200532.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bd3359e0-f191-4687-865d-9c5622453284/1_th.jpg Death of Keith Lamont Scott has lasting effect on Braxton Winston 10-years ago Keith Lamont Scott was shot and killed by a Charlotte Mecklenburg police officer. Former Charlotte Mayor Pro-Tem Braxton Winston was among the people gathered outside the apartment complex along Old Concord Road in Charlotte, NC. Winston live streamed footage from the site and throughout the week that followed to viewers around the country and world. The years have not erased the pain of Tuesday, September 20, 2016 for Winston. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article317200532.html/video-embed 159 2026-09-17T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article317259300.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a720e6ca-4540-4735-88a7-2e1d8759385d/1_th.jpg Carolina Panthers waive Jimmy Horn Jr.: What the move means The Carolina Panthers waived wide receiver and sixth-round draft pick Jimmy Horn Jr., and they've signed linebacker Tyrel Dodson off the practice squad. Here's a breakdown of why the team did this. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article317259300.html/video-embed 103 2026-09-15T23:41:34Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article317193147.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/03cf9573-47db-483b-a5aa-6387ad98c342/1_th.jpg Why does everyone order salad at this West End restaurant? I tried it Niki’s Food Shop in Charlotte’s West End has been serving soul food since 1994. But despite a menu filled with burgers, sandwiches, seafood and hearty breakfast plates, one dish keeps drawing customers back: the fully loaded Niki’s Salad. Here’s why this $12 salad lives up to the hype. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article317193147.html/video-embed 49 2026-09-15T15:20:28Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317257659.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/15700e4e-ac20-4b4b-873d-13587c1c1b1a/3_th.jpg 'That's our bread and butter': Davidson business owners say road construction holding up business Businesses along S. Main Street in Davidson, N.C. said road construction and traffic detours are keeping patrons from visiting their businesses. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317257659.html/video-embed 51 2026-09-15T21:08:22Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article317237113.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a162d4cc-5187-45ee-aaad-5e213f31160b/1_th.jpg A drag show was canceled at this Lake Norman brewery. Here's why it didn't stop regulars When death threats and viral harassment forced Eleven Lakes Brewing in Cornelius, NC, to cancel a sold-out drag brunch fundraiser, owner Teri Lippy refused to let fear take over. Despite the backlash, loyal regulars packed the taproom to prove that local support runs deeper than online hate. Watch how this Lake Norman neighborhood staple rallied behind its staff and protected its inclusive community space. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article317237113.html/video-embed 112 2026-09-15T15:19:46Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317240450.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ad252cd3-81d4-4643-add3-e533e638f705/1_th.jpg Fogo de Chão is now open in uptown Charlotte Fogo de Chão is open in uptown Charlotte, offering a Brazilian chrurrasco experience featuring a curated Market Table and signature cuts of flame-roasted meats. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317240450.html/video-embed 31 2026-09-15T12:54:13Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article317279274.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0e44c993-b642-4d16-90e5-788d5d366d4d/2_th.jpg John Metchie says there's no 'magic pill' to prepare for kickoff return duties (Video) Carolina Panthers receiver John Metchie will be returning kickoffs and punts when the Panthers face off with the Falcons in Week 2. He said preparing is a product of reps -- there's no "magic pill" to prepare. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article317279274.html/video-embed 63 2026-09-17T13:19:32Z no