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 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/local/crime/article317091833.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4325a5fb-d526-40a0-a4e8-f8ea03b0654e/1_th.jpg CMPD Chief Estella Patterson provides details on person shot by officers A person was shot by CMPD officers in a University City neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon. Chief Estella Patterson provides initial details on the incident. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317091833.html/video-embed 152 2026-09-01T19:49:24Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317090194.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c0cea1d4-e76c-4365-acd6-b2fe920719e4/1_th.jpg CMPD arrives on scene of a person shot by officers in University City A person was shot by CMPD officers in a University City neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article317090194.html/video-embed 11 2026-09-01T18:09:57Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316943390.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/821412b3-2b90-488d-af47-b818735c2f6c/1_th.jpg Snowy Friday holds special memory for Ron Rivera The Friday before the Carolina Panthers played for the NFC Championship against the Arizona Cardinals a snow storm hit Charlotte. The team did not have an indoor practice facility and used ballroom space at the Charlotte Convention Center. On Friday, January 22, 2016 no space was available and practice time was of the essence. Head coach Ron Rivera and team personnel decided to hold practice in the snow. Rivera remembers the snowy practice fondly and the player's enthusiasm on this edition of Sports Legends of the Carolinas. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316943390.html/video-embed 163 2026-09-01T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317080243.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/55c7b2e6-6915-477f-8e28-9d04676d0cfa/1_th.jpg 3 things to know about newest Carolina Panthers LB Bobby Okereke Here are three things to know about Bobby Okereke, the inside linebacker the Carolina Panthers signed in free agency on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317080243.html/video-embed 104 2026-08-31T22:32:52Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article317078294.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/38a1ba3c-7dc8-47d7-aa00-7ff031c24201/1_th.jpg CharlotteFive Readers' Choice best bakery finalist: The Sweet Spoon Bakery The Sweet Spoon Bakery, a Charlotte pop-up and delivery shop, was named the finalist in the CharlotteFive Readers' Choice best bakery poll. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article317078294.html/video-embed 40 2026-09-01T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article317077621.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/efc3c669-959e-4469-87f2-e732148d7214/1_th.jpg Yearly school performance report cards to be released on Wednesday NC will release annual school report cards Wednesday; Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools hope to build on last year’s gains amid spring testing technical issues. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article317077621.html/video-embed 70 2026-09-01T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317077833.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/99bb701f-e56c-43fa-b003-747574a94eb6/1_th.jpg Supporters gather to protest during DHS assault trial Indivisible Charlotte and others gathered outside the Federal Courthouse in Charlotte on Monday to show support of defendant in DHS assault trial. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article317077833.html/video-embed 56 2026-08-31T23:48:32Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317078723.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1d550ebf-268e-4eaa-94db-c4f0a3760ff0/1_th.jpg What pregnant workers should know after EEOC sues Family Dollar The EEOC alleges a Family Dollar manager fired a pregnant worker after she requested time off for urgent medical care. The worker later miscarried. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317078723.html/video-embed 92 2026-08-31T20:38:49Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317068663.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f5ec16db-e94b-408c-aadf-1288690f7208/1_th.jpg The Talking Preps high school football players of the week for Week 2 Find out which players balled and "got the call" after Week 2 of the NC high school football season. Here are the Talking Preps NC players of the week https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317068663.html/video-embed 1140 2026-08-31T12:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317069201.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0ad41af2-e8c4-4b98-853e-6c55b5e9d806/1_th.jpg Talking Preps: The Week 3 preview show On Talking Preps, we break a big week of games, including the 1-2 battle in Mecklenburg County between Hough and Providence Day. And we sit down with 5-star Georgia recruit Jaxon Dollar. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317069201.html/video-embed 5473 2026-08-31T17:36:13Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317077299.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/39321e57-6a09-4e23-adab-cab46ae7cf03/1_th.jpg Mooresville taxpayers have paid nearly $83,500 to keep town hall video sealed Mooresville has spent nearly $83,500 in taxpayer money on legal fees defending its decision to withhold surveillance video involving Mayor Chris Carney. The town has appealed a judge’s order requiring the footage’s release. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317077299.html/video-embed 72 2026-08-31T19:12:48Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317076083.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1556ac36-cb1a-406f-b2f1-ff459d9bc72c/1_th.jpg Former AI executive sues U.S. Bank, alleging racial discrimination and retaliation A federal judge has cleared the way for a lawsuit filed by U.S. Bank’s former top AI executive in Charlotte. Srini Nallasivan alleges racial discrimination, retaliation, and blacklisting after his 2024 termination. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317076083.html/video-embed 79 2026-08-31T17:47:03Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article317050688.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/57bdbc85-dad5-44c1-a08a-1b1a8b0c33bc/1_th.jpg CharlotteFive Readers' Choice best bakery winner: Innescas Sweets of Europe Lovers of sweet treats all over Charlotte have spoken. After five round and thousands of votes in the CharlotteFive Readers' Choice best bakery poll, Innescas Sweets of Europe has come out on top. The locally owned family business won out over The Sweet Spoon Bakery in a final showdown. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article317050688.html/video-embed 52 2026-08-31T09:30:00Z no