https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317151579.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4c39de91-b716-4af9-905c-6cc3d9b9c523/1_th.jpg The Talking Preps interview: Butler High QB Niko Henderson Butler High senior QB Niko Henderson talks about leaving a legacy, bouncing back from a loss and how close he's gotten to new coach Donald Littlejohn on the Talking Preps interview ahead of Week 4 of the 2026 season. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317151579.html/video-embed 380 2026-09-08T23:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317167805.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/39321e57-6a09-4e23-adab-cab46ae7cf03/1_th.jpg Mooresville taxpayers have paid nearly $83,500 to keep town hall video sealed Mooresville has spent nearly $83,500 in taxpayer money on legal fees defending its decision to withhold surveillance video involving Mayor Chris Carney. The town has appealed a judge’s order requiring the footage’s release. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317167805.html/video-embed 72 2026-09-08T17:56:46Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317152352.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a43e3097-a60b-406a-aecb-d1c44f0b98b9/1_th.jpg Talking Preps: The Week 4 high school football preview show Is high school football in trouble? Which are the biggest games this week? And what is the Husky Hill? All that on this week's Talking Preps, plus former Clemson and Carolina Panthers DL Brentson Buckner on Dabo, Charlotte football and Cam Newton's gold jacket chances. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317152352.html/video-embed 5728 2026-09-07T16:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317134780.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5920db2f-20cd-4bea-81a7-bf625c8ea0dd/3_th.jpg Charlotte’s 2026-27 arts season brings new exhibits, major concerts and holiday shows From endangered-species artwork and contemporary textile exhibits to Joshua Bell, The Grinch and A Beautiful Noise, Charlotte’s fall arts season offers can’t-miss performances, exhibits and cultural programs. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317134780.html/video-embed 44 2026-09-08T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317174664.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5674b6b2-2dfd-4023-a2dd-214374003e85/1_th.jpg Lake Norman mosque draws packed town meeting Tuesday night For two hours, about 130 people listened to 29 speakers for and against the mosque. Applause followed most of the speakers from those who supported their respective sides of the issue. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317174664.html/video-embed 80 2026-09-09T03:21:06Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317151719.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4b80809a-ec70-4695-b6ad-1002962f5408/1_th.jpg The Talking Preps Week 3 players of the week Meet the top performers from North Carolina from Week 3 of the high school football season. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317151719.html/video-embed 1229 2026-09-07T12:00:00Z no