https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317295429.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5c658014-076a-45a1-abad-62b7cff15222/3_th.jpg Trump urges North Carolina voters to support Michael Whatley and GOP candidates President Donald Trump ended his Gastonia rally Wednesday by endorsing Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley and urging voters to support two Republican congressional candidates. Trump also repeated his “Make America Great Again” message, promising a stronger, safer, and more prosperous country. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317295429.html/video-embed 43 2026-09-18T15:33:06Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317295989.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/247bbaf2-886c-4e8d-a386-94622c042df1/3_th.jpg Trump touts North Carolina victories, backs Michael Whatley at Gastonia rally Speaking in Gastonia, President Donald Trump praised North Carolina voters for helping deliver what he called “record-setting victories” and credited Michael Whatley with helping him win the state. Trump also declared that Democrats had given America a “Dark Age,” while saying his administration had ushered in a “Golden Age.” https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317295989.html/video-embed 53 2026-09-18T16:20:31Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317294902.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7fb47515-b156-42cf-8efb-3f4a095312f5/1_th.jpg Trump rallies for Whatley in Gastonia, urges voters to ‘pretend I’m on the ticket’ President Donald Trump returned to Gastonia Wednesday to campaign alongside Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley. Trump focused his remarks on crime, the economy, border security and tax policies, urging North Carolina voters to support Republicans on Election Day. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317294902.html/video-embed 64 2026-09-18T15:12:59Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317294546.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/37651841-5578-429a-af65-8f1cf6f08548/2_th.jpg Michael Whatley outlines priorities for North Carolina families during Gastonia rally Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley said he wants North Carolina families to make and keep more money, communities to be safe and secure, and the nation to maintain the world’s strongest military. Whatley made the remarks Wednesday while campaigning alongside President Donald Trump in Gastonia. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317294546.html/video-embed 22 2026-09-18T14:30:26Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317279912.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d72938c8-949f-42f5-9e3b-a9b495701064/1_th.jpg Inside Daybreaker: South End’s Southeast Asian brunch pop-up From the creators behind Cheat’s Cheesesteaks comes Daybreaker, a brand-new breakfast and lunch pop-up landing in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood. Featuring unique menu items like bacon, egg, and cheese on a scallion pancake, a Tokyo Monte Cristo dusted with sakura powder, and creative specialty matcha drinks, founder Ashley Hart brings her Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Japanese inspirations to life. Catch the pop-up at Cheat’s Cheesesteaks starting Friday, Sept. 18, running Friday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.! https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317279912.html/video-embed 49 2026-09-17T19:16:41Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317294222.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/da19e628-366e-4316-8175-c504ba9ce582/1_th.jpg At Trump’s Gastonia rally, Todd Blanche says NC violent crime fell 11% Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed crime during Trump’s campaign rally in Gastonia, saying violent crime in North Carolina fell nearly 11% over the past year and a half. Blanche also cited declines in robbery, sexual assault, aggravated assault, illegal gun possession and car theft. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article317294222.html/video-embed 46 2026-09-18T14:04:58Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article317294057.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4b1953be-9ab9-4207-afec-6cb31e99ecdc/2_th.jpg HOA looks to darken Christmas lights display at Waxhaw man's home "Bah! Humbug!" says a local HOA as they seek to temper the future of one of the Charlotte region’s most elaborate home holiday-light displays. Neil Heuer is the owner of a home in Waxhaw's Aero Plantation neighborhood that is decorated with 60,000 LEDs and features an hourlong "show" he calls High Flying Lights. The issue remains unresolved after a homeowners association found portions of last year’s show violated neighborhood restrictions — but stopped short of banning it outright. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article317294057.html/video-embed 75 2026-09-18T13:45:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317232662.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/40e3ad65-9e5c-4192-8c26-8c35150d4ccb/1_th.jpg The Talking Preps interview: Coop Hodson Providence Day OL Coop Hodson is up next on the Talking Preps interview. Hodson is a Delaware commit. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article317232662.html/video-embed 263 2026-09-17T12:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317272165.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/59d590b9-95fd-44e2-b1f1-24137781f973/1_th.jpg A new sip + snack spot in Plaza Midwood Postino, a gathering place for shareable plates and sipping drinks, is joining Plaza Midwood's Commonwealth development. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article317272165.html/video-embed 25 2026-09-17T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article317182731.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d65525f3-952a-483a-b522-b81048ecd3dd/1_th.jpg Chaos and disorder erupt on Old Concord Road following police shooting and death of Keith Lamont Scott Keith Lamont Scott was shot and killed by a Charlotte Mecklenburg police officer on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. The shooting and death sparked outrage amongst local and outside citizens. As the evening progressed, chaos and disorder erupted on Old Concord Road in Charlotte, NC. Charlotte Observer photographer Jeff Siner was one of the first journalists to arrive on the scene to record the situation. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article317182731.html/video-embed 98 2026-09-17T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article317259300.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a720e6ca-4540-4735-88a7-2e1d8759385d/1_th.jpg Carolina Panthers waive Jimmy Horn Jr.: What the move means The Carolina Panthers waived wide receiver and sixth-round draft pick Jimmy Horn Jr., and they've signed linebacker Tyrel Dodson off the practice squad. Here's a breakdown of why the team did this. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article317259300.html/video-embed 103 2026-09-15T23:41:34Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article317200532.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bd3359e0-f191-4687-865d-9c5622453284/1_th.jpg Death of Keith Lamont Scott has lasting effect on Braxton Winston 10-years ago Keith Lamont Scott was shot and killed by a Charlotte Mecklenburg police officer. Former Charlotte Mayor Pro-Tem Braxton Winston was among the people gathered outside the apartment complex along Old Concord Road in Charlotte, NC. Winston live streamed footage from the site and throughout the week that followed to viewers around the country and world. The years have not erased the pain of Tuesday, September 20, 2016 for Winston. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article317200532.html/video-embed 159 2026-09-17T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article317279274.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0e44c993-b642-4d16-90e5-788d5d366d4d/2_th.jpg John Metchie says there's no 'magic pill' to prepare for kickoff return duties (Video) Carolina Panthers receiver John Metchie will be returning kickoffs and punts when the Panthers face off with the Falcons in Week 2. He said preparing is a product of reps -- there's no "magic pill" to prepare. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article317279274.html/video-embed 63 2026-09-17T13:19:32Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article317257659.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/article317257659.html/video-embed 51 2026-09-15T21:08:22Z no