https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317660214.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/da673ae9-7e4e-4893-aa66-3ab1e7e5a3ab/1_th.jpg Jamison Causey's kick gives Providence huge upset of Palisades Providence upset Palisades and got into position for a second straight league title after Jamison Causey game-winning kick with 4.5 seconds left in Friday's 23-22 win. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317660214.html/video-embed 32 2026-10-17T01:49:12Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317661147.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c65816ea-1635-4e30-ad6f-4d818111d8f4/1_th.jpg West Charlotte's Emory McClain, coach DJ McFadden talk after win over Butler West Charlotte's Emory McClain talked about his game-winning plays against Butler Friday and so did Lions coach DJ McFadden https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317661147.html/video-embed 147 2026-10-17T04:18:27Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317660316.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/510945c1-2ceb-4c37-a4da-7274f93a3cf5/1_th.jpg Sights, sounds from Hickory Ridge at AL Brown Friday Sight, sounds from Hickory Ridge at AL Brown in a big conference game Friday. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317660316.html/video-embed 78 2026-10-17T02:58:56Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317656828.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1ccc13ff-34da-4359-b824-5aeba9481e5f/1_th.jpg Why canceling vacation could hurt a Charlotte bank employee's attendance record Charlotte bank workers say strict return-to-office rules are changing how they work — and, in one Wells Fargo employee’s case, canceling a vacation day to work remotely led to an attendance flag. Others say the policies are making them less willing to go above and beyond. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317656828.html/video-embed 107 2026-10-16T20:09:53Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317660735.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/743773af-f67c-4200-bcc4-6a75c376f8ef/1_th.jpg AL Brown coach Justin Hardin talks after Friday's win over Hickory Ridge AL Brown coach Justin Hardin told his team it's good to have some adversity after the team's closest win of the season Friday. Video from Jeff Siner https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317660735.html/video-embed 126 2026-10-17T03:08:43Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317660814.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/60144143-29e6-4020-a8ae-798141b0e34a/1_th.jpg Sights, sounds from Butler at West Charlotte Friday Butler played West Charlotte on homecoming Friday. Video: Tracy Kimball https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317660814.html/video-embed 145 2026-10-17T03:26:37Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317652042.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5a7448ed-d56d-4018-a261-4a057cdaeba8/2_th.jpg You’re Invited: Meet Selena at her Charlotte-area quinceañera Selena Juarez Reyes is an Albemarle teen living with Stargardt disease, a rare genetic eye disorder that progressively affects vision. With confidence, she's celebrating her quinceañera as a chance to experience her culture and have fun. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317652042.html/video-embed 14 2026-10-16T20:08:07Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315629245.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/306cb187-1c0d-487c-8e45-b40ce8eea564/1_th.jpg Albemarle teen celebrates her quinceañera while living with Stargardt disease Selena Juarez Reyes is living with Stargardt disease—a rare genetic eye disorder that progressively steals vision and has no cure. Still, she’s determined to celebrate her quinceañera. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315629245.html/video-embed 356 2026-10-15T18:58:52Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317618456.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5b9ae57c-cd16-4f2a-9900-d795554e153f/1_th.jpg Pigs, pigs everywhere at this Lake Norman restaurant The Crazy Pig in Davidson, featuring porcine decor wherever you turn, offers both breakfast and barbecue that hits the spot on a budget. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317618456.html/video-embed 80 2026-10-16T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317637651.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/54301f80-def8-4ed5-a3e1-74ad938a8779/1_th.jpg CMPD Police Chief expresses disgust, anger and frustration over racist texts among officers During a press conference for the third quarter public safety report at Spectrum Center on Thursday, Chief Estella Patterson spoke about the officers involved with exchanging racist texts and the department's next steps. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317637651.html/video-embed 82 2026-10-15T16:43:21Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317635550.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/81d792c8-4c82-4d95-84e0-cf9afb7af30a/1_th.jpg Crickets for a snack? Here's where you can try it in Charlotte Hermanita, the speakeasy inside El Malo Tacos in Plaza Midwood, is hosting Noche Eterna— a Día de los Muertos pop-up — through Nov. 30. There, you can try specialty cocktails paired with snacks such as fruit and gummy bears with chamoy and tajin, and a blend of Mexican fried crickets and peanuts with a house spice blend. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317635550.html/video-embed 32 2026-10-15T15:23:31Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317640997.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/90d70beb-e006-4d41-8017-cbeedc47142d/1_th.jpg Lake Norman's first African-Caribbean grocery store Amoikon Store opened on Brawley Avenue across from the Merino Mill retail-commercial complex on South Main Street in Mooresville. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317640997.html/video-embed 114 2026-10-16T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317623943.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0ca0d034-0de3-4081-96f2-e305eacd21fd/1_th.jpg Wegman's shoppers choose their favorite item Shoppers are asked to choose the one items they were most excited to buy during Wegman's grand opening in Charlotte. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317623943.html/video-embed 92 2026-10-15T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article317624395.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/33677633-c3d6-4ab3-9cac-4b1dab0a3889/1_th.jpg Inside Darren Waller's transformational 2026 offseason that led him to Panthers Charlotte Observer reporter Alex Zietlow introduces the profile he wrote on Carolina Panthers tight end Darren Waller, whose 2026 offseason was transformational. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article317624395.html/video-embed 93 2026-10-15T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/article317628459.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9b444dd7-b09e-46c9-a370-7142e100db09/1_th.jpg Evan tries Wegmans fan favorites From Bison dip to cannoli dip, Charlotte Five's Evan Moore taste tests some of Wegmans fan favorites. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/article317628459.html/video-embed 183 2026-10-15T09:00:00Z no