https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article317120791.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/41db12bd-61c9-482d-aa17-0e51564980f7/1_th.jpg Former Panther Brentson Bucker talks the Janet Jackson Super Bowl, Patriots' spying and more Brentson Buckner played on the Carolina Panthers' team that lost to the Patriots in a 2004 Super Bowl that was surrounded by several controversial events: The halftime show with Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake during the game and the rumors about the Patriots taping Panthers practices before the game. On his "Buck on Sports" weekly segment with The Observer, Buckner talks about that game as well as cut day stories and what he thinks of the Panthers after training camp. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article317120791.html/video-embed 536 2026-09-03T21:03:05Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317076211.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/96ea670b-6e0e-42e0-9d34-0c14d14d7ae5/1_th.jpg Dolly the Bromeliad UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens Director of Education & Engagement, Mariah Huffman, talks about, “Dolly the Bromeliad,” a plant once owned by the late Dolly Parton that was donated the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens by Mountain Paradise Nursery. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317076211.html/video-embed 129 2026-09-04T08:55:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317105400.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6574e03b-29d0-4762-ba96-080952893c5d/1_th.jpg "The people really love that Y," says Cameron Harris, of the Morrison Family YMCA Members of the Morrison family are speaking up against the sale of the YMCA bearing the family's name. The facility is named after former N.C. Gov. Cameron A. Morrison and his wife, Sara Morrison. Morrison served as governor from 1921 to 1925. Cameron Harris, a grandson of the 55th governor, talked about this during the filming of a documentary, with community members urging Y leaders to stop the sale. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317105400.html/video-embed 74 2026-09-03T09:15:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317116774.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3dcd7eaa-7251-444a-980a-be31272fb816/3_th.jpg Split verdict in Charlotte ICE protest case A federal jury convicted two Charlotte ICE protesters on three petty offenses but split on a more serious assault charge. Heather Morrow was convicted, while William Donovan Stanley was acquitted; defense attorneys plan to appeal. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317116774.html/video-embed 89 2026-09-03T16:53:22Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317107209.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7f6dfca3-b2ef-41ba-b0a2-47f337b05576/1_th.jpg Hough's DeShawn Baker: 'I build a relationship with all my kids." Hough coach DeShawn Baker explain how he's building a football dynasty in northern Mecklenburg County. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317107209.html/video-embed 58 2026-09-03T08:55:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317106064.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d58c9c7e-e0f7-493f-a5bb-64402e7c99e2/2_th.jpg Republican lies about Roy Cooper hit an appalling new low | Opinion Paige Masten's opinion column examines claims in Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley’s attack ads targeting Roy Cooper, including crime, immigration and financial disclosure claims. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317106064.html/video-embed 88 2026-09-02T20:20:20Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/article317106713.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4840ce30-8a27-480a-ab6e-c4f510eefe70/5_th.jpg Denny Hamlin explains why new NASCAR playoff format could limit 'luck' factor Denny Hamlin, the NASCAR regular-season champion and overwhelming favorite to win Cup Series title, finally believes in luck. Here's why. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/article317106713.html/video-embed 63 2026-09-02T21:12:02Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317090669.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d672641e-c4d4-41c3-a29d-3776892174e5/1_th.jpg NFL veteran linebacker Bobby Okereke excited to bring his talents to the Carolinas. Okereke, an NFL veteran who is expected to start at inside linebacker, on what he will bring to the Panthers. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317090669.html/video-embed 24 2026-09-02T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317092865.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/76ca3296-d618-4669-9254-e0af6adefece/1_th.jpg What to expect from Labor Day weekend at the Charlotte airport Reporter DJ Simmons lets travelers know what to expect at Charlotte Douglas International Airport for Labor Day weekend. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317092865.html/video-embed 53 2026-09-02T12:59:03Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317095853.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6f2bc864-4f73-49f9-b9e6-d8bfe1de97b3/2_th.jpg As thousands flock to Lake Norman’s ‘paradise,’ traffic and growth spark concerns After decades of rapid population growth — 8,600 to nearly 55,000 since 1980 — Mooresville is saying “enough” to developers and their proposals for the Lake Norman town. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317095853.html/video-embed 83 2026-09-02T01:25:20Z no