https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article316747818.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/974c14b3-abec-4186-b41c-5d0f44290bf2/1_th.jpg Why Charlotte businesses are using AI flyers — and why people hate them AI-generated flyers are popping up everywhere, from restaurants to local events, but not everyone is impressed. We looked at why more Charlotte businesses are using AI for marketing, why customers are calling the designs “slop,” and what local graphic designers say businesses risk when they rely on artificial intelligence instead of human creativity. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article316747818.html/video-embed 69 2026-08-03T12:34:02Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-around-town/c5-development/article291474320.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/93d95de6-093b-477c-abc8-833a71bc6f70/1_th.jpg Video: How Mariah's Tacos was born Mariah’s Taco Spot will soon open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant. Owner Mariah Brown started her business in her apartment. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-around-town/c5-development/article291474320.html/video-embed 21 2024-08-26T11:59:17Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316752280.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c8cdb975-fe2c-444b-b5f7-9ad55a390505/1_th.jpg Panthers coach Dave Canales on Bryce Young's stellar training camp In his third season under the same Dave Canales-run system — a “magic number” of years, as quarterbacks across the league understand it — Bryce Young might be poised for another jump. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316752280.html/video-embed 79 2026-08-03T18:49:26Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316732873.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3b952024-0519-40fa-9745-e36cedf6fe12/1_th.jpg WATCH: Hough's Jahmere Anderson: "We're not going to get stepped on." Hough High senior Jahmere Anderson: "I want everybody to witness what we're about to do." The Huskies are nationally-ranked in preseason and eyeing a repeat NC 8A state title. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316732873.html/video-embed 41 2026-08-01T01:37:53Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316744033.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bf3f398d-3e25-4b31-8dbb-1f19fb366c64/1_th.jpg WATCH: Transfers lost or not, West Charlotte football is ready West Charlotte football has a new coach, DJ McFadden, and a new roster after key transfers. The Lions say losing 12 transfers and lots of preseason doubts won’t derail them. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316744033.html/video-embed 256 2026-08-03T08:55:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316733149.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e51896a5-4765-4233-aa70-9d971937ed77/1_th.jpg Charlotte football players urge city council to implement 9 p.m. daily curfew Charlotte City Council may vote Aug. 10 on a 9 p.m. curfew for anyone under 18. Many Greater Charlotte Conference football players say: do it — and add more teen activities. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316733149.html/video-embed 59 2026-08-02T11:10:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316719861.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b90a4a6f-f2a7-4391-889c-ea6fcff0d171/2_th.jpg WATCH: Myers Park's Bockarie Sesay discusses the Mustangs season Myers Park defensive lineman Bockarie Sesay says to expect big things from the Mustangs and their new head coach this season, despite heavy graduation losses. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316719861.html/video-embed 32 2026-07-30T23:47:25Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article311855983.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7e9060e1-449f-4f14-a20c-b050c93b552a/2_th.jpg Video: Italian restaurant Angeline's has crave-worthy meals Angeline’s thrives in Charlotte's uptown dining scene, offering upscale yet inviting Italian cuisine made with premium ingredients and top-tier service. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article311855983.html/video-embed 19 2025-08-28T10:00:00Z no