https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315415840.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ffa61f0e-b8ca-429d-9171-05035efe610c/1_th.jpg LaMelo Ball apologizes after late collision with Bam Adebayo in Hornets’ OT win LaMelo Ball said he was hit in the head and “didn’t really know where I was” after a late collision with Bam Adebayo, apologized for the play, and said he planned to check on Adebayo following Charlotte’s overtime play-in win over Miami. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315415840.html/video-embed 96 2026-04-15T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314603189.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5fcd15f8-d807-47c1-9321-ee665add1021/2_th.jpg CATS bans fail to stop repeat offenders, records show Despite high-profile incidents like the December stabbing of a passenger on the Blue Line, CATS officials admit current bans are hard to enforce. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314603189.html/video-embed 59 2026-02-06T17:04:34Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314774529.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e217a74a-f7c0-43e6-b637-21d027d9c43b/2_th.jpg Stay updated on the Panthers at charlotteobserver.com The Charlotte Observer is ramping up its coverage for the 2026 season and beyond, offering fans exclusive ways to stay connected to the team. Led by beat writer Mike Kaye and sports enterprise writer Alex Zietlow, the team provides deep-dive analysis through both digital and audio platforms. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article314774529.html/video-embed 41 2026-02-23T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315423444.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6f16fc31-344d-43af-b559-fab8bf053ce4/1_th.jpg American Airlines celebrates 100 years of flights at Charlotte airport The celebration was one of several centennial events held at major hubs across the country. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315423444.html/video-embed 63 2026-04-15T19:28:26Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315415636.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8e24f659-9c52-4c91-9d03-1c043907315f/1_th.jpg Charles Lee praises Hornets’ grit after overtime win vs. Heat Hornets head coach Charles Lee highlighted his team’s maturity, late-game execution, and togetherness after Charlotte’s overtime win against Miami, pointing to a key out-of-bounds set and a decisive final defensive play. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315415636.html/video-embed 131 2026-04-15T04:12:50Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315417590.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/20511e94-fe95-4575-ac3e-09c1ea68d613/2_th.jpg Pineville man refused to believe he won $1 million in NC lottery Kourtnie Daugherty of Pineville won $1 million in the North Carolina lottery but refused to believe the news when informed in a phone call. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315417590.html/video-embed 69 2026-04-15T12:50:49Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315424558.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2dd022cc-e98b-4f36-85ba-b79aa77ea679/1_th.jpg Video: Where to find cheap drinks? Where are your favorite places to find cheap drinks around Charlotte? https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315424558.html/video-embed 16 2026-04-15T20:39:49Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315415926.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c84e3eca-1ec2-468e-93d4-95d6876ef39c/1_th.jpg LaMelo Ball and Charles Lee on impact of Coby White in Hornets' win over Miami Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and head coach Charles Lee talk about how instrumental Colby White was in Hornets' victory over Miami. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315415926.html/video-embed 32 2026-04-15T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315407895.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e5a41b3f-184b-4f92-bbb7-7f9ca80a41ae/1_th.jpg Davidson’s Charlise Dunn makes history, drafted by Toronto Tempo with No. 36 pick Davidson guard Charlise Dunn became the program’s first WNBA Draft pick, selected 36th overall by the Toronto Tempo after a decorated three-year Wildcats career. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315407895.html/video-embed 104 2026-04-15T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315414368.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4706df96-48ba-493c-aae8-2b88917b4b88/1_th.jpg "They're really fun to watch," say Hornets fans ahead of their play-in tournament game Hornets fans are excited for the team as they have their first chance in ten years to make it to the playoffs. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315414368.html/video-embed 125 2026-04-15T00:58:12Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/tv-movies/article312429369.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/543be877-81e3-4f6e-8822-a5f7801cee0b/1_th.jpg Carolina Theatre hosts Fork & Hammer premiere Restaurateurs Jamie Brown and Jeff Tonidandel are the ultimate power couple behind some of Charlotte’s hottest restaurants. On Tuesday, October 7, 2025 the Carolina Theatre hosted the couples upcoming PBS TV show Fork & Hammer. The new show with 10 half-hour episodes will explore how Brown and Tonidandel have built a restaurant empire in Charlotte. The couple are now taking on their biggest challenge yet, they are transforming a former church into the city’s next iconic dining destination, Leluia Hall. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/tv-movies/article312429369.html/video-embed 71 2025-10-08T15:45:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article303514046.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0de7f0dd-a7dc-40aa-9b19-b69397b1b87f/1_th.jpg Video: An inside look at Leluia Hall, Charlotte's newest steak and seafood restaurant Leluia Hall, a new restaurant from the team behind Charlotte's church potluck-style steakhouse Supperland, is opening in early May. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article303514046.html/video-embed 216 2025-04-07T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315399681.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/037d1f98-785f-4882-a59b-0e1e77d24979/1_th.jpg Miles Bridges, Hornets ready for first home postseason game in 10 years Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges says making the playoffs is his No. 1 goal and expects a loud, “lit” atmosphere as the Hornets prepare for the NBA play-in tournament. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315399681.html/video-embed 44 2026-04-14T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315407600.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0fe0474b-608f-4673-ac73-4622e02f39c0/2_th.jpg Panthers GM Dan Morgan discusses first-round pick philosophy Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan addressed head coach Dave Canales' desire to find impact players in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315407600.html/video-embed 36 2026-04-14T17:24:30Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315395243.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bd0a6a3d-7b48-4a38-ab9c-048534db653c/2_th.jpg A sneak peak at Sharigato, a new sushi handroll spot in Charlotte Sharigato is bringing a new sushi handroll concept to Charlotte's Optimist Park area. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315395243.html/video-embed 55 2026-04-14T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315398294.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4b5f05e7-75d3-48b4-a4e8-27f0008760dc/1_th.jpg I tried a deal on Charlotte's hottest biscuits. Here's what I got. I got a deal on two of Biscuit Jam's popular creations — a Notorious B.E.C and a Project Chick — for under $25. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315398294.html/video-embed 48 2026-04-14T13:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315396125.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1dd962cb-c8ff-4dfe-853c-981c8c093bfa/2_th.jpg 'War of necessity.’ Lindsey Graham says pope ‘misses the evil nature’ of Iran South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham was in Rock Hill for a meeting with pastors at Oakdale Baptist Church on April 13, 2026. In response to social media posts by President Donald Trump criticizing Pope Leo XIV's calls for peace in Iran, Graham told the Rock Hill Herald and Charlotte Observer that the pope doesn't understand the "evil nature" of the Iranian regime and called Iran "religious Nazis." https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315396125.html/video-embed 114 2026-04-13T20:19:54Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315399593.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/65ba0fc9-579d-47b2-b08c-0cc4e8dda1ea/1_th.jpg Hornets' head coach Charles Lee talks playoffs Charles Lee talks about the Hornets making the play-in tournament and what to expect in their game against the Miami Heat Tuesday night. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315399593.html/video-embed 205 2026-04-14T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article312712896.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2ef1148e-0bc3-4e0e-91cb-c4960c579778/2_th.jpg Video: CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice Best Indian winner: Desi District Desi District has been voted the winner of the CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice Best Indian restaurant poll. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article312712896.html/video-embed 140 2025-10-31T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article315398686.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1901ffb8-e655-4cdd-a374-565fbb2a2c35/1_th.jpg Carvaggio exhibit coming to Mint Museum in Charlotte The Mint Museum in Charlotte is bringing us another blockbuster exhibition that spotlights the art world’s first influencer. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article315398686.html/video-embed 50 2026-04-14T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/religion/article314841467.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/188aec1b-787e-48b3-b25e-dcbae8bf460d/1_th.jpg Bishop Martin: Evangelization is sharing joy (even when it’s rejected) Bishop Martin of the Diocese of Charlotte explains evangelization as something natural: sharing the joy of encountering Jesus and the Father’s love, like showing friends photos from a beautiful experience. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/religion/article314841467.html/video-embed 77 2026-02-25T22:37:26Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article278305873.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9c1fcf45-88e1-428a-a477-46b5a211f802/1_th.jpg Video: CharlotteFive Readers' Choice best tacos runner up: Que Onda CharlotteFive readers chose Que Onda as runner up for best tacos out of 56 Mexican restaurants and other eateries. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article278305873.html/video-embed 106 2023-08-17T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315389733.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/79ebad91-134f-4a33-8481-acf15a340683/3_th.jpg Coach Charles Lee on Charlotte Hornets' outlook Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee weighs in on his team's outlook and progress after Sunday's win against the New York Knicks. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315389733.html/video-embed 116 2026-04-13T01:39:24Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315389818.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/96bb07f2-806f-4b36-b4e8-1e4bf354d839/3_th.jpg Miles Bridges after Sunday's Hornets win vs. Knicks Charlotte Hornets standout Miles Bridges weighs in on the team's performance against the New York Knicks and throughout the season as the team heads into the NBA's play-in tournament. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article315389818.html/video-embed 202 2026-04-13T01:53:55Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article308204075.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/57dda230-729b-4e11-bdb3-ddd8f4694d32/1_th.jpg Video: Best cookies in Charlotte Which local restaurant or bakery has the best cookies in Charlotte? Cara's Cookie Company and Swirl Dessert Bar are the best two, according to CharlotteFive readers. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article308204075.html/video-embed 189 2025-06-09T12:11:29Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315388453.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/87d3cf3f-5383-4ad6-9a74-41d0ea6bd18a/1_th.jpg Carolina Panthers Taylor Moton feeling good and ready for upcoming season Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Taylor Moton was among the celebrities gathered for the Chewy Takeover Celebrity Basketball Game at UNC Charlotte on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Moton took a few minutes to speak with Observer Panthers beat writer Alex Zietlow. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315388453.html/video-embed 58 2026-04-13T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article308223760.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b74c0c9c-d3af-4aec-a4a9-85e5dc7e40f3/1_th.jpg Video: CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice Best Cookies finalist: Cara's Cookie Company Jennifer Hamilton of Cara's Cookie Company in Concord talks about the shop's cookies that help raise money for a cause. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article308223760.html/video-embed 113 2025-06-10T10:00:00Z no