https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317689387.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/97271b7e-0a91-4a7d-bf9c-d9151e18f14a/1_th.jpg CMPD names 6 officers cited for termination over racist text messages The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department identified six officers accused of exchanging racist messages, including jokes about stopping Black drivers. Four resigned after being cited for termination; the FBI has been asked to investigate potential civil rights violations, and prosecutors are expected to review cases tied to the officers. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317689387.html/video-embed 80 2026-10-19T20:53:03Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317677443.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b485ba00-9a52-4627-9dc6-fe53f2ffa472/1_th.jpg Talking Preps: The Week 10 high school football preview show What are the biggest games this week? Who were the top performers from Week 9? Get all that and more on Talking Preps. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317677443.html/video-embed 5916 2026-10-19T16:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317683180.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8bd87265-b973-4116-9d58-3dba7b03ad61/1_th.jpg Michelin-recommended Kindred reopens in Davidson Kindred, the Michelin-recommended restaurant from chef Joe and Katy Kindred, reopens in Davidson with a fresh new look but the same cozy feel — and classic dishes. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317683180.html/video-embed 26 2026-10-19T14:21:33Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317676743.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3348cb3c-43d8-4270-9b96-47beace568dd/1_th.jpg Bryce Young talks about end of first half and win over Eagles "I trust those guys to always make the right call," says Young about coaches' calls during game against Eagles. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317676743.html/video-embed 39 2026-10-18T22:24:32Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317654063.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/515eb174-91e4-41fd-8ddb-0175381d0773/1_th.jpg Mary Ramsey breaks down the 2026 voter guide Local government accountability reporter Mary Ramsey breaks down The Charlotte Observer's 2026 election guide. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317654063.html/video-embed 112 2026-10-19T12:17:45Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317676276.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8bdcee8d-a3fa-4d4c-aaf0-a608ac9110f3/1_th.jpg "Right now it's about celebrating the fight," says Canales after Panthers win over Eagles Panthers coach Dave Canales acknowledges the penalties during the Panthers' win over the Eagles, but focuses on the good plays made in the fight to win. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317676276.html/video-embed 52 2026-10-18T21:23:00Z no