https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316703530.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0755185b-e685-48c8-96a8-114d47f1f1f1/1_th.jpg Charlotte Girl Scout Olive Gordon stars in ‘Cookie Queens’ documentary about record cookie sales and growing up A filmmaker searching nationwide for passionate Girl Scout cookie sellers found a standout in Charlotte: Olive Gordon. In Cookie Queens, Olive’s record-setting sales are only part of the story—her bond with best friend Celia, the pressures of being “the reigning champ,” and candid conversations about motivation give the documentary a notably grown-up emotional core. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316703530.html/video-embed 202 2026-07-30T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316680811.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/71afb332-2889-47d2-b4b4-66da0b682cd3/1_th.jpg Museum of New South connects the 'past to the present' with iconic church The Levine Museum of the New South in Charlotte will incorporate the former Grace Covenant Church where Billy Graham attended as a child. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316680811.html/video-embed 58 2026-07-30T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316701803.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5a1c5119-a6e3-4577-8ddf-39e308998aad/1_th.jpg Breaking down Day 5 of Panthers training camp: Bryce Young shines Day 5 of Carolina Panthers training camp was a day for the quarterbacks ... and especially Bryce Young. Listen as Observer reporters Alex Zietlow and Mike Kaye break it all down. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316701803.html/video-embed 100 2026-07-29T17:57:09Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316689120.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/071054d2-4e24-4a02-970b-fd70dfcf8637/1_th.jpg Panthers' first padded practice of training camp Monroe Freeling faced star edge rusher Jaelan Phillips in his first padded Panthers practice and “held his own,” while tight end Mitchell Evans left on a cart and a scuffle broke out during a physical session, per coach Dave Canales. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316689120.html/video-embed 120 2026-07-28T19:21:18Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316672400.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ed80c644-76c4-4d6e-9651-f5744248dc18/2_th.jpg Audio of 911 call made about the discovery of Juliana Nzita's body on Friday, May 8 Audio from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department details a call made about the discovery of 16-year-old Juliana Nzita's body hanging from a tree on a church property on May 8, 2026. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316672400.html/video-embed 102 2026-07-27T22:41:50Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article316704726.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/431f92fd-6c5a-4039-999a-f8cafbf2a773/1_th.jpg Pinky’s Westside Grill serves up massive hot dogs, burgers and Guy Fieri favorites Take a look inside Pinky’s Westside Grill, the quirky Charlotte restaurant known for oversized chili dogs, creative burgers, colorful decor and a visit from Guy Fieri on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." From its loaded Pinky Dog to its offbeat atmosphere, see why this longtime spot remains a local favorite. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article316704726.html/video-embed 86 2026-07-30T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316535575.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a83b468d-da4f-4d4c-83ba-721afc54de01/2_th.jpg Plaza Midwood’s next chapter: Growth, rising rents and what makes it unique Community historian Tom Hanchett looks at Plaza Midwood’s past, present and future—how it shifted from a neighborhood service strip to a citywide “stroll district.” He says growth brings energy, but also tighter parking, higher rents, and pressure from national chains that could threaten the one-of-a-kind spots that give Plaza Midwood its identity. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316535575.html/video-embed 146 2026-07-29T15:55:35Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316699212.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5c2d6676-b308-4399-b537-8d2d82d9fb20/2_th.jpg Why MLS brought influencers to Charlotte’s All-Star Skills Challenge — and why it matters MLS leaned on influencers and celebrity guests at Truist Field during the rain-delayed All-Star Skills Challenge to boost social reach and hook casual fans riding soccer’s post-World Cup momentum. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316699212.html/video-embed 61 2026-07-29T15:33:56Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article282954498.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2e71c8a4-2640-458d-a573-279ea5216db0/4_th.jpg CMPD body-cam shows controversial arrest outside Steele Creek Bojangles Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police released body-camera footage showing the November 13, 2023 arrest outside a Steele Creek Bojangles involving restaurant employees—an incident that went viral and sparked public backlash. An officer said it “smelled like” marijuana. Lee said he was smoking a legal THCA hemp pre-roll. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article282954498.html/video-embed 509 2023-12-12T15:13:17Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article314835544.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9185bb98-1e60-4e91-b4d2-37b5ecb0ef9f/1_th.jpg Over the last 105 years, Lowe’s has grown into one of the largest home improvement retailers in the world. Lowe’s has grown from its first North Wilkesboro Hardware store, founded by L.S. Lowe, into one of the largest home improvement retailers in the world. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article314835544.html/video-embed 35 2026-02-25T16:47:30Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316664181.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/33648578-2500-4f37-bd32-368a642af329/2_th.jpg Dave Canales discusses Xavier Legette's strong start to camp Carolina Panthers wideout Xavier Legette made a trio of standout plays on Sunday during the third practice of training camp. Head coach Dave Canales weighed in on that success afterward. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316664181.html/video-embed 28 2026-07-26T17:43:10Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316676263.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/52205f48-8084-48bb-92bd-c3b8c96d8231/2_th.jpg Sabor Latin Street Grill named best nachos in Charlotte The locally owned sister restaurant to Three Amigos and La Caseta, Sabor Latin Street Grill is celebrating being voted the Charlotte area’s best nachos—built on house-fried chips, protein, beans, queso and classic toppings. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316676263.html/video-embed 67 2026-07-28T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article62183067.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c81a18f9-a817-429b-930c-9e96c0f1ad4e/2_th.jpg What to do during a tornado If your area is under a tornado warning, then you may only have a few minutes to get to safety. Here are the actions you should take during a tornado. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article62183067.html/video-embed 96 2016-02-24T16:33:04Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316648624.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6604b2c9-fbe1-41e3-b65f-7d55502c85a3/4_th.jpg Corine’s Cafe in Mooresville is closing — but fans say the country-style steak will be missed Corine’s Cafe, a longtime Mooresville homestyle-cooking staple known for country-style steak, livermush and walls covered in NASCAR photos, is closing. Regulars say they ate there multiple times a week — sometimes even twice a day — and the restaurant recently drew attention as a filming location for “Hunting Wives.” https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316648624.html/video-embed 135 2026-07-27T09:00:00Z no