https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316644729.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/efa539ad-1e5a-42b7-97b1-b9df61e1695a/1_th.jpg Goodell: Charlotte “built for a draft” in response to Super Bowl talk Responding to David Tepper’s Super Bowl comments at an Uptown Charlotte event, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell pointed to Charlotte’s evolving downtown and overall location as major assets. After touring the area, Goodell said his immediate reaction was that the city is “built for a draft,” signaling Charlotte’s potential to land marquee NFL events. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316644729.html/video-embed 35 2026-07-24T17:14:10Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316645435.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/62bea3ad-0692-4ed5-8d01-da15876a1bd9/2_th.jpg Panthers' defense dominates Day 2 of camp The Carolina Panthers' defense dominated the offense during two-minute drills on Day 2 of training camp on Friday. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316645435.html/video-embed 60 2026-07-24T17:58:51Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316632678.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0333740c-7c16-4854-86a4-3065b6c2c369/2_th.jpg Where to find the best frozen cocktails in Charlotte this summer Looking for the best frozen cocktails in Charlotte? We visited some of the city's top spots for frosé, frozen margaritas, piña coladas, and more. These are a few of our favorites—but we know we didn't get them all! Tell us: Where's your go-to place for a frozen drink in Charlotte? https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316632678.html/video-embed 135 2026-07-24T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316643880.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4d46f830-82a0-4b88-9884-517e368c1d0b/1_th.jpg Tepper: Stadium renovation means “winning in different ways” — and maybe a Charlotte Super Bowl Panthers owner David Tepper said the Bank of America Stadium project is about more than football—framing the renovation as “winning in different ways,” from community impact to making Charlotte “a better place.” Speaking during an Uptown Charlotte fireside chat with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Tepper also floated the idea of bringing a Super Bowl to Charlotte, citing the region’s transportation advantages and busy airport. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316643880.html/video-embed 71 2026-07-24T16:26:45Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316636584.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/70b32f41-91f6-49aa-bbcd-194e263171bf/2_th.jpg David Tepper floats Super Bowl pitch as Panthers reveal updated Bank of America Stadium vision After Tepper Sports & Entertainment unveiled new details of the renovated Bank of America Stadium—targeted for completion in 2030—David Tepper playfully pitched Charlotte as a future Super Bowl host during a fireside chat with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316636584.html/video-embed 44 2026-07-24T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316636448.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8b4e2929-16d4-4382-9a03-773f4f207097/1_th.jpg Tepper Sports CEO: No dome planned for Panthers’ $1.3B Bank of America Stadium renovation Tepper Sports & Entertainment CEO Kristi Coleman says Charlotte’s “wonderful” weather is a reason the Carolina Panthers’ $1.3 billion stadium renovation plan is expected to keep the venue open-air—standing out as more NFL stadiums have domes. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316636448.html/video-embed 22 2026-07-24T01:20:07Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316632227.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6c2dc8a2-819c-46f8-b168-53c3fc51ae6d/1_th.jpg Charlotte metro sees 14% decrease in newcomers The Charlotte region added about 135 daily residents from July 2024–25, a 22-person drop as net migration eased to 49,324 amid slower international arrivals. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316632227.html/video-embed 30 2026-07-23T19:57:47Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316624873.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/78fbbfc0-e580-4efe-aa6b-70539ad28762/2_th.jpg Three big things to know about what's coming to Panthers’ stadium after renovations Tepper Sports is upping its investment in the Bank of America Stadium renovation project, and on July 23, 2026, revealed what the stadium will look like by 2030. Alex Zietlow breaks down how much the renovation is — and where the money is going. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316624873.html/video-embed 114 2026-07-23T13:11:44Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316629555.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/94fe5a55-a633-4447-bf8b-b8cc6b1313f5/3_th.jpg Carolina Panthers reporters break down Day 1 of 2026 training camp The Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye discusses Nic Scourton's scary injury, and Alex Zietlow recounts Bryce Young's day of leadership on the Carolina Panthers' first day of training camp. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316629555.html/video-embed 105 2026-07-23T17:38:06Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316592923.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/18b84e8d-8ce0-4a5e-9a34-7a07ad81974d/1_th.jpg Visiting the Queen City? Here's a foodie's guide to a weekend in Charlotte Come along on my foodie weekend guide to Charlotte featuring some of my favorite restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and dessert spots I've been to over the last few years. And check out the full story with more than 70 places to dine at on CharlotteFive.com. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316592923.html/video-embed 114 2026-07-23T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316630274.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/15700e4e-ac20-4b4b-873d-13587c1c1b1a/3_th.jpg 'That's our bread and butter': Davidson business owners say road construction holding up business Businesses along S. Main Street in Davidson, N.C. said road construction and traffic detours are keeping patrons from visiting their businesses. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316630274.html/video-embed 51 2026-07-23T18:11:03Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316621542.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c00287bc-e4f3-4e58-84cf-a4e564d36366/2_th.jpg 'Not the fault of the drivers': Charlotte's Cherry residents talk about parking frustrations Cherry neighborhood residents in Charlotte walk through neighborhood pointing out problem parking areas. For over a year now, hundreds of construction workers have flooded the neighborhood, disrupting residents’ lives as they complete Midtown’s first high-rise apartment tower. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316621542.html/video-embed 65 2026-07-23T09:00:00Z no