https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316128232.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4fd9d1f5-1da6-4a4c-a3a7-6b72f9768968/1_th.jpg Charlotte gallery owner on surprise invite to White House Anne Neilson, of Anne Neilson HQ, was chosen as one of more than 100 small business owners nationwide to represent Charlotte at the White House Small Business Summit on Monday, May 5. Neilson founded Anne Neilson Fine Art in 2014. The SouthPark-area gallery represents more than 60 artists and supports community giving through art. Her work has also drawn collectors including Kathie Lee Gifford, Oprah Winfrey and Maria Shriver. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316128232.html/video-embed 79 2026-07-07T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article312145325.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7f6d2188-1d92-4911-8d88-43fdfe5a562b/1_th.jpg Western NC Towns continue to rebuild one year after Helene On the anniversary of Helene's devastation in Western North Carolina, residents and business owners in towns like Marshall and Burnsville are still struggling to recover. Although some progress has been made—such as reopening shops and constructing new community spaces—many still face significant challenges in their efforts to return to normalcy. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article312145325.html/video-embed 117 2026-03-10T15:07:10Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316415024.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/76efb006-a838-4e32-bd1b-6f6a9d74a109/2_th.jpg Brady Christensen discusses versatility with Panthers NFL free agent Brady Christensen played all five positions on the offensive line during his five years with the Carolina Panthers. He reflected on his versatility this summer in a conversation with The Charlotte Observer. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316415024.html/video-embed 47 2026-07-07T17:22:49Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article303186246.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9d19b338-c696-41da-b871-41a38e9e3208/2_th.jpg Dream wedding turns into nightmare as venue owner is arrested for fraud Jason Lottmann, the owner of the Champagne Manor, has been arrested on nine felony counts of obtaining property under pretenses after 30 couples paid him over $1 million for their weddings. The couples were left with unanswered calls and emails from vendors demanding payment for services they thought had been taken care of by Lottmann. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article303186246.html/video-embed 93 2025-03-31T21:52:17Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316344558.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/568ebe30-c776-4ec2-91b1-9425e569cc88/4_th.jpg After her son’s e-bike crash, this mom still lets him ride it Azu Fuller explains why she bought her son, Cam, an e-bike so he could stay active and keep up with friends—and how she’s tightening safety rules after a crash that left him with a concussion, a small brain bleed and a broken clavicle. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316344558.html/video-embed 128 2026-07-07T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316402810.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ce5ccb68-5095-4221-a1a0-afdae743d68c/3_th.jpg 'Summer League is unique': Hornets summer team practices ahead of season The Charlotte Hornets 2026 Summer League practiced at Spectrum Center on Monday, July 6, 2026. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316402810.html/video-embed 56 2026-07-07T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316417477.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5097be57-e3b3-4c5f-aa2f-b7063861f837/1_th.jpg 'It's about us': Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White talks about West Charlotte Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White talks to a group of youth at Archive CLT on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316417477.html/video-embed 36 2026-07-07T19:40:50Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/religion/article314841070.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e838360e-f885-4e01-b6eb-cb4c924ebf85/1_th.jpg "It's incumbent of the church to constantly proclaim the dignity of every human person," Bishop Martin The bishop over Catholic churches in Charlotte and Western North Carolina said Christians must remember the innate dignity of immigrants after a U.S. Border Patrol operation left many living in fear. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/religion/article314841070.html/video-embed 70 2026-02-25T22:20:52Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316360090.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1fe243a5-5454-4c16-b189-ecd780bfdad1/2_th.jpg Zio Casual Italian's pizza is 'good and messy." Was it worth it? Zio Casual Italian in Charlotte serves up classic Italian comfort food, from homemade pastas to thin-crust “Hot Pies.” We break down the menu, the cozy neighborhood vibe in Myers Park, and what makes this family-owned restaurant stand out. Located alongside Primo Prime, Zio blends casual charm with decades of family recipes rooted in upstate New York tradition. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316360090.html/video-embed 70 2026-07-06T10:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316348056.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8cd3d92e-3460-4d4d-8e7c-2238196fad5d/1_th.jpg Carolina Waterfowl Rescue aims to serve animals amidst financial challenges Carolina Waterfowl Rescue founder Jennifer Gordon opened the wildlife rescue and animal sanctuary in Indian Trail, NC. nearly 30 years ago. Now, the rescue faces financial issues leaving an uncertain future. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316348056.html/video-embed 52 2026-07-03T09:15:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article260169140.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/95ac8d5e-091d-43fd-9d36-2d293dd0347a/1_th.jpg CharlotteFive readers' choice for best doughnuts: Yummm Donut Yummm Donut in Gastonia, NC, which makes fresh doughnuts all day, was voted as CharlotteFive readers choice as the best doughnuts in the Charlotte area. You’ll find fluffy, yeast doughnuts topped with flavors like Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Oreos. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article260169140.html/video-embed 109 2022-04-06T16:40:04Z no