https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315375806.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5292f6f3-5364-454c-adeb-1dbcd16aa1fd/1_th.jpg Hornets falter 118-100 to Pistons in physical battle The Charlotte Hornets faltered to the Detroit Pistons on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC 118-100. Hornets head coach Charles Lee breaks down the loss during his press conference following the game. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315375806.html/video-embed 62 2026-04-11T03:20:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315368548.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bd7e18cb-ee94-403b-b451-b859c6511b0c/1_th.jpg Horse gets loose and then struck by a car in uptown Charlotte A viral video shows a loose horse getting struck by car in uptown Charlotte. Two men have been charged in the incident. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315368548.html/video-embed 89 2026-04-10T17:45:08Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315369912.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/article315369912.html/video-embed 83 2026-04-10T18:08:32Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315361258.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8870cfd4-ffba-4e06-9f17-1392d67e778e/1_th.jpg Meet the 2025-26 All-Observer boys' all-star team The 2025-2026 girl's basketball All-Observer all-star team https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315361258.html/video-embed 49 2026-04-10T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/article289367128.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/31fd1ddd-38bb-4f89-9652-d51720f816e6/2_th.jpg At 50, a Korean adoptee returns to Seoul for the first time Theoden Janes made his first trip back to Seoul since being adopted to the U.S. in 1974. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/article289367128.html/video-embed 94 2024-06-19T08:55:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article304454611.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/dd866433-0d38-408c-91d3-41f701d43f5e/1_th.jpg North Carolina Supreme Court to decide whether chickens are pets or poultry Mary Schroeder is in a legal battle with their HOA over the legality of keeping chickens in their backyard. The HOA alleges that the chickens are poultry and, therefore, not allowed under the community's legally binding rules. The North Carolina Supreme Court will hear the case on April 22. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article304454611.html/video-embed 111 2025-04-17T21:42:47Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315358200.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d5033362-4162-4266-8b69-a5144a070056/2_th.jpg Hornets coach Charles Lee on rookie star Kon Knueppel Charles Lee explains why Hornets rookie sensation Kon Knueppel should win the NBA's rookie of the year award. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315358200.html/video-embed 66 2026-04-09T19:44:24Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315358025.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1aa80da0-15ac-4133-8ff6-e8417f1f0b9d/1_th.jpg Charges dropped for Charlotte man accused of robbery and murder David Graves of Charlotte was jailed for six months on murder and robbery charges tied to Sean Watson’s death before prosecutors dropped the case for lack of proof. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315358025.html/video-embed 83 2026-04-09T19:35:55Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315322157.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/78893a11-2dba-4185-8da2-2e8faae0eedf/1_th.jpg Meet the 2025-26 All-Observer girls' all-star team The 2025-2026 girl's basketball All-Observer all-star team. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article315322157.html/video-embed 67 2026-04-09T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315345647.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/16a00ea9-9490-4149-a12a-ae34219c36d6/2_th.jpg At Enat in Charlotte, a flavorful cultural experience awaits Whether you’re craving hot or mild flavors, you’re a fan of grilled meats and stews, or you’re seeking gluten-free, high-protein, or vegan dishes, Enat Ethiopian in Charlotte offers a variety of dining options. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315345647.html/video-embed 81 2026-04-09T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article312977571.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/28bc94c1-766b-41bc-b89b-7e3799ae9c26/2_th.jpg Michelin Bib Gourmand Lang Van serves Charlotte Vietnamese cuisine, love Owner Dan Nguyen of Lang Van, long held up as one of Charlotte's favorite restaurant, thanks her customers for their support after Michelin rated the Vietnamese spot a Bib Gourmand. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article312977571.html/video-embed 78 2025-11-20T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315349215.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/04d04085-5701-4b23-b1c2-f9f652bc9140/2_th.jpg How Charlotte Hornets value Greensboro Swarm, according to Swarm's coach Greensboro Swarm coach DJ Bakker explains how much Charlotte Hornets and Charles Lee value their G League affiliate. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315349215.html/video-embed 95 2026-04-09T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315332097.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/cd880c18-6b69-428b-ba98-395f85196098/2_th.jpg Charlotte immigrant responds to President Trump's threats to the Iranian civilization Amir Behdani, an Iranian immigrant living in Charlotte, responds to President Trump’s threats toward Iran, arguing the country’s culture, faith, and resilience will endure despite threats of military escalation. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315332097.html/video-embed 251 2026-04-07T20:47:58Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article315338629.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/55e3fba4-8d1b-4bab-852b-c3013a839e0c/1_th.jpg Marsh in North Carolina churned with squirming sea creatures, video shows A fishing charter near Bald Head Island filmed a shallow North Carolina creek erupting in fins and foam as sea creatures—believed to be cownose rays—swirled around the boat in what may be a spring mating “fever.” https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article315338629.html/video-embed 21 2026-04-08T12:55:53Z no