https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316986072.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2d5dbe1e-7c10-4a41-9f71-cb682683c2c5/1_th.jpg Talking Preps: The NC high school football Week 2 preview show Who stood out in week 1? What are the biggest matchups for Week 2? The Talking Preps crew breaks down everything you need to know. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316986072.html/video-embed 6301 2026-08-24T15:58:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article307868770.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0f4b23ad-3d8f-4c3a-becb-7974a7f87819/1_th.jpg Video: See inside Sora, a new tasting restaurant Longtime Charlotte restaurateur Birdie Yang — best known for Baku and Yama Asian Fusion — has quietly opened his newest concept: Sora, a tasting menu restaurant. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article307868770.html/video-embed 19 2025-06-05T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316964391.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ed4166c0-752d-4b06-a269-9b235aca6e33/2_th.jpg Raíces: A New Taste of Jalisco and Oaxaca in Charlotte's South End Get an early look at Raíces, a new restaurant coming to Charlotte’s South End from husband-and-wife restaurateurs Alfonso Bravo and Amalia Macias. Blending the flavors of Jalisco and Oaxaca with handmade tortillas, open-fire cooking, seafood, ceviches and traditional moles, Raíces celebrates Mexican culinary traditions in a sophisticated, welcoming space. The restaurant also features an agave-focused cocktail program created with award-winning mixologist Edson Sanchez. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316964391.html/video-embed 88 2026-08-21T15:58:32Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/article316993628.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/cf894749-82e3-4eff-8809-feb861ea2acc/2_th.jpg 'Time to get stronger.' Dave Canales challenged Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald, and it worked (Video) Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales explains how starting kicker Ryan Fitzgerald has adapted to Year 2 of being a starting kicker in the NFL. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/article316993628.html/video-embed 40 2026-08-24T20:12:37Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316990538.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bf78f9f0-0511-41bc-8377-f18693899982/2_th.jpg Manolo Betancur talks about Greg Bovino's visit to his bakery Owner of Manolo's Bakery, Manolo Betancur, talks about former Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino's visit to his bakery. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316990538.html/video-embed 115 2026-08-24T16:36:38Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316990820.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1988d8da-258b-48ac-9db8-f35e4d124b8d/1_th.jpg Charlotte Catholic celebrates Friday's win over South Meck Charlotte Catholic shut out rival South Meck Friday. Video: Khadejeh Knikouyeh https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316990820.html/video-embed 104 2026-08-24T16:53:05Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316990921.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d82d975c-6ca8-4fed-bab8-b4a03fae55d0/1_th.jpg Providence Day rolls past Myers Park Sights and sounds from Providence Day's 49-13 win over Myers Park Friday. Video: Lindsey Siner https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316990921.html/video-embed 74 2026-08-24T17:08:18Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316985549.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/99540190-7398-4fad-b73a-e20dca73d965/1_th.jpg The Talking Preps NC high school football players of the week We honor the top NC high school football performances from Week 1of the 2026 season. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316985549.html/video-embed 862 2026-08-24T12:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316965454.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5517c5e5-0ab0-4c22-9fe5-f2f776f9d1cb/1_th.jpg New Providence coach Perry Osbey gets game ball after first win Providence coach Perry Osbey led his team to a come-from-behind win over Hickory Ridge in his debut. He got the game ball afterwards. Video: Jeff Siner, Charlotte Observer https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316965454.html/video-embed 53 2026-08-21T21:24:36Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316990794.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/55243396-4012-4dc0-81a9-313b667686d4/1_th.jpg Hough coach DeShawn Baker talks after Saturday's win over Rock Hill Northwestern Hough coach DeShawn Baker after a season-opening 15-10 win over SC state champion Northwestern: "There's a lot we've got to work on." https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316990794.html/video-embed 40 2026-08-24T16:52:14Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316978220.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c6589c37-df77-4a8c-8338-06fc5326fd40/1_th.jpg Charlotte Hornets' Brandon Miller talks about the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season The Charlotte Hornets' Brandon Miller chats about the offseason, his goals, and about the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316978220.html/video-embed 121 2026-08-23T14:47:53Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article316965958.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1624f433-d2f2-4e9a-85f6-6dbf9e257b66/1_th.jpg New routes in Cabarrus County have kids walking further to school bus stops Cabarrus County parents say district moved neighborhood stops to busier roads with little notice, causing longer walks, traffic congestion and new safety concerns. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article316965958.html/video-embed 18 2026-08-24T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article316976826.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f0fb5c43-28fb-4536-849f-4f6c7f4332fe/1_th.jpg Who is Ice Cube's favorite Charlotte Hornet? Big3 founder on hoops, Chris Tucker Big3 basketball league co-founder Ice Cube chats about Charlotte Hornets, league strength during Big3 finale in Charlotte NC on August 22. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article316976826.html/video-embed 520 2026-08-22T22:06:41Z no