https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316842711.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c689d269-2b64-4b32-b694-13437290d046/2_th.jpg Meck Power 6 Media Day: Players, coaches back 5-year college rule At Meck Power 6 Media Day, Charlotte-area football players and coaches said a college eligibility limit could curb older rosters, reduce portal churn and reopen scholarship opportunities for high school recruits. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316842711.html/video-embed 61 2026-08-11T18:03:12Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316841450.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8b62db70-135b-4265-aa54-5a4190978908/2_th.jpg Independence football sets “competitive every game” tone under first-year coach Robert Williams Independence players Liam Leebrick and Noah Wright say the team expects to stay tough each week despite roster turnover, as new head coach Robert Williams embraces the challenge of a high-level conference. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316841450.html/video-embed 95 2026-08-11T17:46:09Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316733017.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ed887828-5554-4278-8ace-d1b7910f5ce0/1_th.jpg Antawn Jamison discusses the hiring of Michael Malone as the new Tar Heels coach Former UNC and NBA basketball player Antawn Jamison discusses the hiring of Michael Malone as the new UNC Tar Heels basketball coach. Jamison served on the committee and was an active recruiter during the university's search. Jamison had formerly been coached by Malone when he played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316733017.html/video-embed 131 2026-08-11T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316732755.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a074948d-8c58-4a43-8b79-97596e77b58d/1_th.jpg Former UNC and NBA star Antawn Jamison picks his all time UNC lineup Sports Legends of the Carolinas guest Antawn Jamison is asked to pick his all time UNC lineup. Even standout athletes like Jamison have a hard time deciding on a lineup. Is he correct or do you have someone else in mind? https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316732755.html/video-embed 62 2026-08-11T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article316805832.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c7e6d792-b7c8-489d-a4ca-17b678480969/1_th.jpg Meet the Charlotte goats clearing land — and changing lives Grateful Grazing Crew uses goats to clear overgrown properties across the Charlotte area, offering an eco-friendly alternative to machinery while creating second chances through recovery-focused employment. Owner Jodi Rubright shares how the business began, why goats are so effective and how the company is making an impact beyond land clearing. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article316805832.html/video-embed 63 2026-08-11T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316733192.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/937879ae-6cfb-4f5a-b085-6017cafca2de/1_th.jpg Intensity picked up when Michael Jordan arrived for pickup games with UNC stars Former UNC and NBA star Antawn Jamison recounts basketball legend Michael Jordan arriving at the Smith Center for a run of pickup games against the players during one of Jordan's Championship seasons. Jamison a star basketball player remembers the intensity level going up. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316733192.html/video-embed 134 2026-08-11T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316799766.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/39dd3bfa-0245-4981-b71d-78feb0d80a35/1_th.jpg How Bad Daddy's Burger Bar dreams up its wild monthly drops Ever wonder how Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar comes up with its over-the-top monthly burgers? The chain shared how food trends, customer requests and months of testing inspire creations like The Big Dill. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316799766.html/video-embed 95 2026-08-10T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316792950.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b77104c9-1ab7-473b-9133-e597b0f9be34/2_th.jpg Panthers legend Kuechly discusses current involvement with Carolina Carolina Panthers legend Luke Kuechly will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio this week. Prior to his induction, Kuechly discussed his current relationship with the team. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316792950.html/video-embed 76 2026-08-06T20:50:49Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316806810.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/aefd6e01-09dd-4abf-bff2-4afa3d927764/1_th.jpg Catawba garage shop restores 'Talladega Nights' car The Garage Shop, a race car fabrication shop in Catawba, N.C., is refurbishing the car used in the film “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” for the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316806810.html/video-embed 28 2026-08-08T09:00:00Z no