https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317047217.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/517e36c9-5ae1-4b7a-a82f-56f16a26a5a3/2_th.jpg CMS teachers shop overflowing bins at supplies 'store' Dozens of educators stopped into Classroom Central Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 for back-to-school supplies. The free store offers school supplies for teachers whose students are on reduced lunch. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317047217.html/video-embed 54 2026-08-28T19:22:36Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317043214.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/514b25d5-ffa3-481f-a6c7-75669da07c6e/1_th.jpg A peek at Lady Funari in Charlotte Construction is still underway at Lady Funari, opening this fall in the former Futo Buta space. When the restaurant opens, diners can expect handmade pasta, seasonal veggies and Italian wines and cocktails. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317043214.html/video-embed 15 2026-08-28T13:16:57Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317038170.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/abdc0b08-4de6-48be-93fb-7163c9062a14/1_th.jpg Providence High arrives for its big game with East Lincoln Thursday Providence High came out at home Thursday to play East Lincoln in a battle of unbeaten teams. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317038170.html/video-embed 102 2026-08-27T23:36:28Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317049993.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a72c5279-4038-4e6e-b238-6fa6c9a33230/2_th.jpg Hornets, Novant Health host hard hat tour of new $150M performance center The Charlotte Hornets and Novant Health are giving media a first look inside the 160,000-square-foot Novant Health Performance Center under construction across from Spectrum Center. Team officials say they’re confident the facility will be ready by spring 2027. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317049993.html/video-embed 57 2026-08-28T20:48:35Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317037957.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1059d192-85c2-406a-8b17-5768f5cd5f38/1_th.jpg East Lincoln's Jaxon Dollar, the state's top prep football player, played in Charlotte Thursday East Lincoln High's Jaxon Dollar, a Georgia recruit, is the state's No.1 recruit. He and his team played at Providence High Thursday night. Video: Jeff Siner https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317037957.html/video-embed 30 2026-08-27T23:24:03Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317022195.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/33023c9b-68f7-413b-ae1a-84a267347a8b/1_th.jpg The Talking Preps interview: Caleb Cooper, Providence Day Providence Day senior Caleb Cooper, a Penn State, commits is up next on the Talking Preps' interview series. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317022195.html/video-embed 376 2026-08-26T21:37:42Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317029790.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/95b8a0de-3aa4-4e4d-b852-ab0433312776/2_th.jpg Charlotte ranked America’s most underrated city, survey finds A new Clever Real Estate survey ranks Charlotte as the most underrated city in America, citing affordability, entertainment, and friendly neighbors. Here’s why residents and newcomers say the Queen City stands out. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317029790.html/video-embed 52 2026-08-27T14:12:56Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article317048753.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c87649dc-aa84-460e-bf60-cc41ddb7c6f0/1_th.jpg What we know about the Crystal Hill investigation by CMS Rebecca Noel breaks down the summer investigation of CMS superintendent Crystal Hill with the breaking news that invoices released showed how much the district paid to investigate her. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article317048753.html/video-embed 54 2026-08-28T19:30:33Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317021690.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e4f330d4-567c-4935-a436-333c12c3bad0/2_th.jpg Bradford Prep coach Adam Webber resigns after podcast comment prompts parent complaint Bradford Prep coach Adam Webber is no longer employed by the school after a podcast comment about a student prompted a parent complaint and administrative review. Webber resigned before coaching a varsity game. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317021690.html/video-embed 32 2026-08-26T21:09:21Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317021033.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/56b27306-adbc-464a-9153-61269db9f911/2_th.jpg Six Flags HQ move won’t affect Carowinds’ rides, operations Six Flags is moving its corporate headquarters from Charlotte to Arlington, Texas, but Carowinds will remain open and continue receiving investments, including the upcoming Rip Roarin’ Falls water ride. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317021033.html/video-embed 28 2026-08-26T20:20:28Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317021141.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f529ea27-1773-4ffa-8e07-9d5273027bb5/1_th.jpg Panthers joint practice with Texans is "exactly what we wanted," says Canales Panthers coach Dave Canales acknowledges that Texans pass rush gave Carolina all sorts of problems Wednesday in the teams' joint practice. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article317021141.html/video-embed 55 2026-08-26T20:26:21Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316986072.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2d5dbe1e-7c10-4a41-9f71-cb682683c2c5/1_th.jpg Talking Preps: The NC high school football Week 2 preview show Who stood out in week 1? What are the biggest matchups for Week 2? The Talking Preps crew breaks down everything you need to know. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316986072.html/video-embed 6301 2026-08-24T15:58:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317020758.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6ab4cf27-d1a5-427a-8c22-4233fce02dc7/4_th.jpg Bryce Young, Panthers’ struggle in "lopsided" joint practice with Texans The offensive line struggled during a joint practice with the Houston Texans in Charlotte, as Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter repeatedly pressured the quarterback. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317020758.html/video-embed 61 2026-08-26T20:03:03Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317020936.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a9a79119-644a-4136-9129-d454ff7affea/2_th.jpg Cabarrus schools face two federal lawsuits, Title IX probe over trans bathroom access Cabarrus County Schools is facing two federal lawsuits and a Title IX investigation over its handling of transgender students’ access to bathrooms and locker rooms. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317020936.html/video-embed 57 2026-08-26T20:12:26Z no