https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316934567.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/07bb04d4-e940-4e70-aaaf-b35e83bc075e/1_th.jpg Berry Cardinals excited for start of new season The Berry High Cardinals open their season at home against West Meck on Friday, August 21, 2026 led by head coach Darius Robinson, athletes Noah Brown, KJ Ellis, and defensive back Saron Cooper. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316934567.html/video-embed 70 2026-08-20T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316908317.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/59951291-28fa-4033-94fd-20db0ec063d7/1_th.jpg Former West Charlotte coach Sam Greiner discusses departure, future in football Sam Greiner reflects on being let go, his plans to visit high school games this season, and his desire to continue growing as a coach. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316908317.html/video-embed 1128 2026-08-20T08:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article316915221.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/275cb11f-a762-48a7-b0f8-267e3d07d9f6/5_th.jpg 'Everything and nothing': Blumenthal Arts CEO dishes about immersive experiences Blumenthal Arts President and CEO Tom Gabbard talks about the organization and its immersive experiences. Gabbard is retiring after 23 years. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article316915221.html/video-embed 96 2026-08-19T09:15:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316938730.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/81666da9-85ac-46a9-b76c-68b0013f184b/1_th.jpg Tetairoa McMillan explains what helped him shine in Panthers-Jaguars joint practice (Video) Wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan explains what helped him shine on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, Carolina Panthers-Jacksonville Jaguars joint practice. His connection with Bryce Young was on display. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316938730.html/video-embed 77 2026-08-19T18:16:45Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316942729.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/90c69833-3eb3-434e-923f-fb15f60c1461/1_th.jpg Dave Canales says Panthers' Feleipe Franks is one of the best special teams aces in NFL (Video) Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales on tight end Feleipe Franks: “He’s certainly one of the top special teams players in the league." Will he make roster? https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316942729.html/video-embed 109 2026-08-19T22:27:23Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316922328.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a5a2ca31-59a1-4052-8c84-e8e353ea03e3/1_th.jpg Charlotte bank SMBC details jobs outlook amid hiring push Robin Milberg, Chief Human Relations Officer for SMBC, gives jobs outlook during interview on Monday, Aug. 16, 2026 in Charlotte. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316922328.html/video-embed 61 2026-08-19T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article316927554.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/63062762-984e-4f7b-ba9b-9860ff81d8e8/4_th.jpg CMS leader says back-to-school briefing 'not the time or place' to discuss probe Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill says the district is fully prepared for the first day of school despite her two-month paid leave and ongoing probe. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article316927554.html/video-embed 72 2026-08-18T23:13:13Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316929932.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c4e02014-cad2-446d-883f-4c36cfeda3c7/1_th.jpg Talking Preps OT: Country Day's Charlie Stauffer, NC prep expert Nick Stevens join the show On the first episode of Talking Preps OT, Jim and Dale welcome Nick Stevens of varsitync.com and Country Day OL Charlie Stauffer. They break down state rankings, key games and talk about recruiting, transfers and bad weather. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316929932.html/video-embed 6350 2026-08-19T03:36:18Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article300330689.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f2205448-0b00-43cb-8e86-b00a97d3019f/2_th.jpg Video: CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice Best Fried Chicken winner: Original Chicken 'n Ribs Original Chicken 'n Ribs has been voted the winner in the CharlotteFive Readers' Choice Best Fried Chicken poll. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article300330689.html/video-embed 131 2025-02-18T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article316937014.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/123303c0-ab0c-4eb9-8348-38daf7873b6f/1_th.jpg Uptown Charlotte food vendors face new late-night restrictions Charlotte’s uptown food vendors are facing new restrictions on late-night operations. Here’s what the changes mean for vendors, workers and people looking for food after hours. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/video/article316937014.html/video-embed 54 2026-08-19T16:26:02Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/article316918634.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6e4e4a22-ced5-4515-825d-43147f381047/2_th.jpg Kids health back-to-school guide, what parents should know about germs, sleep and meals Kids health takes center stage at back-to-school time. A Purdue nursing expert shares handwashing, sleep and meal tips to help students stay well. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/article316918634.html/video-embed 70 2026-08-18T13:40:13Z no