https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315559905.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7387d2b6-c563-4a46-ad9f-878abbdd9a9d/1_th.jpg Rocky River’s Elijah Phillips is living with coach Kenneth McClamrock after losing housing Rocky River defensive back Elijah Phillips is staying in head football leader Kenneth McClamrock’s home this season after Phillips was without housing, the two said in an April 22, 2026 interview. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315559905.html/video-embed 270 2026-05-08T08:59:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315687455.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/eea99967-b029-4c48-8d7d-91df02d2e600/2_th.jpg Dave Canales praises Panthers rookies’ “great energy” at minicamp Panthers coach Dave Canales said the rookie minicamp provided a valuable head start as players learned the team’s language, alignments, and assignments, and got early 11-on-11 work at full speed without contact. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315687455.html/video-embed 50 2026-05-08T20:30:59Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315687382.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/07cd5cef-a800-4dd5-b085-6648a4664620/5_th.jpg Panthers rookie minicamp: Monroe Freeling takes first reps at Bank of America Stadium The Carolina Panthers opened their annual rookie minicamp at Bank of America Stadium, with first-round pick Monroe Freeling and the rest of the draft class on the field for a two-day, non-contact session with coaches. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315687382.html/video-embed 53 2026-05-08T17:46:31Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315670723.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/59ddafd3-71cd-4981-9cab-8a9df0d8cec1/2_th.jpg Who will lead Charlotte next? Here are some possibilities for who might run for mayor Mayor Vi Lyles’ surprise resignation will force Charlotte City Council to appoint an interim mayor through 2027. There’s no shortage of potential candidates who might take her place. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315670723.html/video-embed 35 2026-05-08T20:31:14Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-travel/article315679066.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/717ec214-a456-4311-8217-931b76fdd7ad/1_th.jpg Plan a getaway to NC's oldest hotel near Charlotte Escape Charlotte for Burnsville's restored NuWray Hotel, a 1833 Colonial Revival inn with 22 unique rooms, on-site dining, and easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-travel/article315679066.html/video-embed 62 2026-05-08T12:16:53Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article313408954.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6ac176c0-b662-4bc3-ad8a-a3353b3317d3/1_th.jpg Video: Have you tried livermush, an NC breakfast staple? CharlotteFive's Heidi Finley tries livermush for the first time at Tryon House Restaurant in Charlotte. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article313408954.html/video-embed 25 2025-12-05T12:39:41Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315550560.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f04be56e-100e-40bb-af95-ebd4b51eae57/1_th.jpg Rocky River coach takes in player without housing, highlighting off-field challenges for athletes Rocky River High head football coach Kenneth McGlamrock says homelessness and instability are common among his athletes, prompting coaches to provide rides, meals, and even housing as students commute from low-income neighborhoods across Charlotte. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315550560.html/video-embed 80 2026-05-08T08:59:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315656739.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ac0dc9d8-18f6-4a76-bbc9-0878e2b0f25d/1_th.jpg Waxhaw Creamery offers Hallmark movie charm, fresh cones Have you ever dreamed of eating a hot fudge sundae in the middle of a Hallmark Christmas movie? If that is your vibe, Waxhaw Creamery might be your spot. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315656739.html/video-embed 39 2026-05-08T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315629228.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e1490a07-49f5-4490-8397-3d26108e85ea/2_th.jpg Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee speaks at the Topping Off Ceremony for the Novant Health Performance Center Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee speaks during the Hornets’ ceremonial Topping Off Ceremony at Novant Health Performance Center’s construction site, celebrating a major milestone, the placement of the building’s final structural beam. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315629228.html/video-embed 98 2026-05-07T18:59:39Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315676334.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c8972937-7020-40ef-b65c-55bc91610adc/1_th.jpg A first look at Chili Willi's, Lake Norman's newest Tex-Mex spot Charlotte restaurateur Rob Duckworth has reimagined Chili Willi's, a classic West Virginia restaurant from his childhood, with all the same recipes: fajitas, tacos and its signature chili. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315676334.html/video-embed 32 2026-05-07T21:09:24Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315672068.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f899f8e4-8469-4c1c-85d4-98eb014f356c/1_th.jpg Find traditional hotpot at Szechuan Mansion New Charlotte restaurant Szechuan Mansion offers collaborative dining at The Arboretum. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315672068.html/video-embed 71 2026-05-07T17:05:28Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315634108.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e2038471-d68a-4986-a292-e116590b382d/2_th.jpg Jarron “Ricky” Lorick says Garinger football is ‘on the up’ after disciplined turnaround Ricky thinks last season’s record didn’t tell the whole story — Garinger competed, scored more than it has in years, and now expects wins as faith and discipline take hold. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315634108.html/video-embed 107 2026-05-05T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315660904.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/459f3e2c-c7f2-480d-a4a7-ba79b1bfbb86/1_th.jpg Toxic algae in Lake Norman that can kill dogs is back Lake Norman resident Tom Carbone discusses the algae that emerged in his and his neigbors' cove again this spring. Algal toxins can kill fish and dogs and sicken children and adults, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315660904.html/video-embed 67 2026-05-07T16:14:51Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article315669001.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/646983d6-8af1-414c-9682-9f513b3246cb/1_th.jpg Creature with ‘needlelike’ teeth found on Outer Banks Hollow-eyed sea creature with spikes for teeth washes up on beach near Salvo on Outer Banks https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article315669001.html/video-embed 30 2026-05-07T13:36:04Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315665021.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b81c53ad-5991-429b-b2f9-6011fab06d77/1_th.jpg Mayor Vi Lyles stepping down and will not run for reelection in 2027 Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has announced that she will step down on June 30 and will not run for reelection in 2027. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315665021.html/video-embed 68 2026-05-07T12:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314996424.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d773e720-1e56-4706-b4a7-11280e396867/1_th.jpg Vi Lyles on resilience and personal tragedy In a candid conversation, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles discusses what she has learned about what to carry and what to leave behind. Lyles will step down as mayor on June 30. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314996424.html/video-embed 140 2026-03-11T19:31:52Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/other-sports/pga-championship/article315665648.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/31ca35a0-ad5c-45bb-93a5-44944b947caf/1_th.jpg Photos from the Truist Championship Pro-Am at Quail Hollow Club Photos of Luke Kuechly, Jonathan Stewart, Drake Mayes and other professional athletes during the Truist Championship Pro-Am at Quail Hollow Club. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/other-sports/pga-championship/article315665648.html/video-embed 57 2026-05-07T03:41:38Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/health-family/article233313352.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b7e76446-ee0f-410f-9c98-de8442d7dd65/1_th.jpg Early onset breast cancer: Risk reduction and warning signs There are things you can do to lower your breast cancer risk – even at a young age. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/health-family/article233313352.html/video-embed 175 2019-08-16T14:34:19Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/latest-news/article212603419.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/cab0e3c8-61b6-4790-a93b-8da751c5ea70/2_th.jpg Do you know the signs of child abuse and neglect? 10 things to look for The South Carolina Department of Social Services lists numerous warning signs of child abuse and neglect. Here are 10 signs to watch for if you suspect a school-aged child is being harmed. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/latest-news/article212603419.html/video-embed 41 2018-06-05T21:17:09Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315640021.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c380e625-eda6-4b57-964c-f15f218609ea/1_th.jpg Help me find the best birthday freebies in Charlotte CharlotteFive wants to know: where can you score local birthday freebies in Charlotte? Share your go-to spots for free or discounted burgers, wings, pizza, and more. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315640021.html/video-embed 47 2026-05-06T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315652859.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/79f8f0cc-c043-4fdf-af13-390da794024c/1_th.jpg Bakery specializing in savory, sweet pies opens in Oakhurst Charlotte Thoughtful Baking, a longtime farmers market staple in Charlotte, has opened a new storefront in Oakhurst in the former Sweet Spot Bakery space. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315652859.html/video-embed 35 2026-05-06T11:25:36Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article295577979.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/05c57dc8-0eef-4da2-9b01-d0d53be0bd61/3_th.jpg Cheaper Charlotte NC rent, price cuts in CMS recruiting plan Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leaders say cheaper rent and price cuts for homes will help recruit teachers to the district at a press conference at Esperanza Global Academy in east Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, November 14, 2024. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article295577979.html/video-embed 94 2024-11-14T22:24:35Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article315468548.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a4ad810a-aa28-4dae-beb3-f94f1f4ed21b/2_th.jpg Charlotte Ballet rehearses Alejandro Cerrudo’s “One Thousand Pieces” Artistic Director Alejandro Cerrudo explains how "One Thousand Pieces" brings dancers, live orchestra, and production elements together in a powerful celebration of beauty and community, as Charlotte Ballet rehearses ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article315468548.html/video-embed 86 2026-05-06T09:00:00Z no