https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315870250.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6c3fcd19-702d-4146-a394-0e4c865ac76f/1_th.jpg NASCAR legends reflect on Kyle Busch NASCAR legends Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin and Joe Gibbs expressed their thoughts and admiration for Kyle Busch on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. Busch passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 21, 2026. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315870250.html/video-embed 200 2026-05-24T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/thatsracin/article315868724.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c8e44eb1-963e-4cce-ab1c-caa7f469f374/1_th.jpg Joe Gibbs expresses support for Kyle Busch's family and RCR "Our focus is going to be for them," says Joe Gibbs regarding Kyle Bush's family and Richard Childress Racing https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/thatsracin/article315868724.html/video-embed 93 2026-05-23T20:19:15Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/article315868418.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1776c71c-45a6-4740-ba38-fd2fee10609b/1_th.jpg Kyle Busch's cause of death is released by family The family of Kyle Busch releases the 41-year-old NASCAR superstar's cause of death. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/article315868418.html/video-embed 35 2026-05-23T15:58:25Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/article315864529.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/230eb80b-e2af-4c93-b780-b0be610798c3/1_th.jpg "No doubt, first ballot hall of famer," says NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell of Kyle Busch NASCAR CEO speaks fondly of the legacy of the late Kyle Busch, who died suddenly on March 21. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/article315864529.html/video-embed 60 2026-05-23T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/article315861924.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c787276b-74bf-4a22-91f2-c87b364f3eae/1_th.jpg Audio of 911 call made for Kyle Busch on Thursday, May 21 Audio from the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office details the call made from GM Charlotte Technical Center for Kyle Busch on Thursday, May 21. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/article315861924.html/video-embed 139 2026-05-22T21:00:26Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/article315864234.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d3744f09-b3fe-4f99-9105-c4806c707861/1_th.jpg Corey Day prepares to drive the truck originally intended for Kyle Busch Corey Day prepares to start on the pole in the No. 7 Chevrolet for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/article315864234.html/video-embed 43 2026-05-23T00:30:53Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315860127.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/953eb462-2ff5-43e8-9be9-126d69c66e1e/1_th.jpg Kyle Busch fans in shock following drivers death NASCAR fans have begun to arrive at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC on Friday, May 22, 2026. For Kyle Busch fans they are in a state of shock over the unexpected death of their driving hero. Busch passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from a severe illness. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315860127.html/video-embed 105 2026-05-22T19:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315844897.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/524f89b9-e10d-46a8-8304-dc8a56d389f9/1_th.jpg Malcolm Graham on I-77 vote to rescind: '(NCDOT) lost trust with me.' At the Local News Summit on Thursday, May 21, District 2 councilman Malcolm Graham talked about what changed for him as he decided to vote to rescind the NCDOT plans for I-77 South earlier that week. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315844897.html/video-embed 217 2026-05-21T21:28:34Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article315854403.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/90408655-69c7-4e14-88fe-914e962b11d0/1_th.jpg Pork belly, brisket & more: A look at Chop Chop Red Pot Chop Chop Red Pot, which started as a food truck, officially opened inside The Market at 7th Street last month. I was invited to try some menu items, like smoked pork belly, whiskey braised collard greens, and potato wedges with BBQ and hot sauce aioli. But the brisket was the star. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article315854403.html/video-embed 86 2026-05-22T12:17:10Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article315843897.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d369345b-9d70-42b0-991f-af02942202ed/1_th.jpg Rare bear sighting confirmed in north Charlotte Rare black bear sighting reported in the Highland Creek area of Charlotte, NC Wildlife Resources Commission says. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article315843897.html/video-embed 16 2026-05-21T18:11:17Z no