https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article318016043.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8c7a8ca6-ba35-4954-b339-23740ca10453/1_th.jpg Workers walk out as Charlotte council approves $3B airport lease deal Charlotte City Council approved a 10.5-year lease deal for Charlotte Douglas International Airport, projected to generate $3 billion. Airport service workers walked out in protest, saying the agreement does not address concerns about pay, staffing and working conditions. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article318016043.html/video-embed 103 2026-11-10T18:13:33Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article318013531.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4d9d7f25-be7c-438a-85ed-92a7a963e5ba/1_th.jpg Freeze expected across much of North Carolina; mountain snow forecast A late-week storm could bring snow to North Carolina’s mountains Thursday and Friday, but forecasters say track shifts and warmer ground may affect accumulation. Charlotte is not expected to see snow, though temperatures will plunge well below average. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article318013531.html/video-embed 29 2026-11-10T18:13:49Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317989345.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/78f4d0b8-e7aa-4a1d-9ef7-520bdb5fb5c1/1_th.jpg The Talking Preps Interview: Palisades High QB Cole Hough Palisades High QB Cole Hough, a Liberty recruit, has thrown for 2,571 yards, 24 TDs and led the Pumas to an NCHSAA second round playoff game at nationally Hough Friday. He's up next on The Talking Preps interview https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317989345.html/video-embed 337 2026-11-10T12:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article313104658.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/40566919-a450-4cb5-bdc6-31a25f73a51b/1_th.jpg Can't-miss holiday traditions in Charlotte, NC 🦃🎄HOLIDAY TRADITIONS IN CHARLOTTE: From mid-November through the end of the year, Charlotte is filled with fun-filled events and twinkling lights, bringing joy to all who celebrate. By no means is this an exhaustive list, but here’s a look at a few annual traditions in Charlotte that many cherish each year. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article313104658.html/video-embed 25 2025-11-24T19:19:23Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317990117.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b194c27e-b916-4a74-b83b-3ac5c09e5ed4/1_th.jpg Talking Preps: The Round 2 NC high school football playoff preview show We take a look at all of the public and private Round 2 games, introduce the top NC performers from Week 1 and debate whether Florida's new open state championship format would work here. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317990117.html/video-embed 6819 2026-11-09T17:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317988252.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/170721a8-cc76-4ab7-be6f-c5fa341dd087/1_th.jpg Alex Zietlow and Scott Fowler break down the Panthers loss to the Broncos Reporters Alex Zietlow and Scott Fowler discuss what led to the Panthers loss on Sunday, bringing their record to 3-5. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317988252.html/video-embed 105 2026-11-09T00:24:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article318006605.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6b757447-15f8-4e39-a059-d1dcc703e0a6/1_th.jpg Providence coach Tyler Gibson talks beating Ardrey Kell in the state quarterfinals Providence coach Tyler Gibson talks about his team's state quarterfinal overtime win over Ardrey Kell https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article318006605.html/video-embed 65 2026-11-10T03:07:51Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315967125.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/eb096901-5dc3-419e-98e3-dbfa11cc6248/4_th.jpg Eight Myers Park High students died by suicide in five years. Here’s what we learned Over five years, eight current or recently graduated Myers Park High students have died by suicide—an extraordinary concentration of loss that has reshaped the school community. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315967125.html/video-embed 58 2026-06-03T20:19:38Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317987805.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/075e80b9-9a03-4dc4-a52b-bac8ee88c0bc/1_th.jpg "You have to minimize the mistakes," says Panthers coach Canales after loss to Broncos Panthers head coach Dave Canales address team's issues that led to their 26-21 loss to the Broncos on Sunday. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317987805.html/video-embed 60 2026-11-08T23:39:24Z no