https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/article316918634.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6e4e4a22-ced5-4515-825d-43147f381047/2_th.jpg Kids health back-to-school guide, what parents should know about germs, sleep and meals Kids health takes center stage at back-to-school time. A Purdue nursing expert shares handwashing, sleep and meal tips to help students stay well. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/article316918634.html/video-embed 70 2026-08-18T13:40:13Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article316927554.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/63062762-984e-4f7b-ba9b-9860ff81d8e8/2_th.jpg CMS leader says back-to-school briefing 'not the time or place' to discuss probe Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill says the district is fully prepared for the first day of school despite her two-month paid leave and ongoing probe. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article316927554.html/video-embed 78 2026-08-18T23:13:13Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316929932.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c4e02014-cad2-446d-883f-4c36cfeda3c7/1_th.jpg Talking Preps OT: Country Day's Charlie Stauffer, NC prep expert Nick Stevens join the show On the first episode of Talking Preps OT, Jim and Dale welcome Nick Stevens of varsitync.com and Country Day OL Charlie Stauffer. They break down state rankings, key games and talk about recruiting, transfers and bad weather. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316929932.html/video-embed 6350 2026-08-19T03:36:18Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316872024.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/695d173a-b5a3-4389-b391-fbae31947e81/1_th.jpg A look inside a Charlotte accessory dwelling unit Asha Ellison's accessory dwelling unit, a two-bedroom, one-bathroom rental home in the Oakhurst neighborhood. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316872024.html/video-embed 43 2026-08-17T09:10:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316903995.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/189be291-ae3c-499a-b062-1a40032e0921/1_th.jpg Former Panthers star Brentson Buckner joins Talking Preps Former Carolina Panther Brentson Buckner is joining The Observer's Talking Preps streaming show. Buckner, 54, played in college at Clemson and was the 50th overall pick in the 1994 NFL draft. From 1994-2005, he played for the Steelers, Chiefs, Bengals, 49ers and Panthers. He was with Carolina from 2001-05, and played on the Panthers' 2003-04 season Super Bowl team. After his career ended, Buckner was head coach at Charlotte's Northside Christian and later was an assistant on several NFL teams (Steelers, Cardinals, Bucs, Raiders and Jaguars). Now, he hosts the Buck Naked Truth podcast weekly on social media. Catch him every Monday on Talking Preps when he breaks down the latest on high school sports and offers thoughts on the sports world in general. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316903995.html/video-embed 37 2026-08-17T12:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316903841.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/34a913f4-de7a-4cdc-8f48-8aa75125d36f/1_th.jpg TALKING PREPS: The 2026 preseason high school football show Former Carolina Panther and NFL coach Brentson Buckner joins the show along with Hough coach DeShawn Baker, Chambers' Captain Munnerlyn (another former Panther), West Charlotte coach DJ McFadden and Grimsley QB Brody Lowe. We break down the season and the best games in NC in Week 1. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316903841.html/video-embed 5513 2026-08-17T16:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article300330689.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f2205448-0b00-43cb-8e86-b00a97d3019f/2_th.jpg Video: CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice Best Fried Chicken winner: Original Chicken 'n Ribs Original Chicken 'n Ribs has been voted the winner in the CharlotteFive Readers' Choice Best Fried Chicken poll. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article300330689.html/video-embed 131 2025-02-18T10:00:00Z no