https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316281861.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/91fef1e2-067e-4185-9e1d-5095fcba213b/2_th.jpg Scott Fowler: I’m glad the Hornets traded LaMelo Ball Charlotte Observer columnist Scott Fowler shares his take on the Hornets dealing LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves, arguing the team wasn’t going far with Ball and may improve after quickly re-signing Coby White to step in as the new starting point guard. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316281861.html/video-embed 39 2026-06-26T13:36:14Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316287446.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/cb38d740-4583-4292-a12a-90c9af178287/2_th.jpg #TeamPregnantDad: Remembering Liam’s Journey For 12 months, The Charlotte Observer followed Liam Johns—a trans man navigating pregnancy, love, and life. This is a brief look back at #TeamPregnantDad. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316287446.html/video-embed 24 2026-06-26T19:46:59Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316291455.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0e424de7-f8e3-470c-9eeb-4875ed7c972a/1_th.jpg Former Hornets guard Kemba Walker opens Sports Academy in Concord Former Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker held the grand opening to the Kemba Walker Sports Academy on Friday, June 26, 2026. Walker met with the media prior to the opening to discuss his new facility. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316291455.html/video-embed 103 2026-06-27T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316281704.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/609f1f2c-ddf4-48ae-8538-1e3df9bc4b25/1_th.jpg Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves Charlotte sends star guard LaMelo Ball to Minnesota plus multiple draft picks and pick swaps, sparking immediate fan backlash and raising questions about what’s next for the Hornets. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316281704.html/video-embed 59 2026-06-26T13:19:52Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316148667.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4ecfdef5-a2f1-4879-bafc-060f2f82dbca/2_th.jpg Protesters gather in Uptown Charlotte to push back on ICE Demonstrators rallied outside the Charles R. Jones Federal Building in Uptown Charlotte, calling for ICE detention centers to leave Charlotte and North Carolina. Attendees cited concerns about detention conditions, health care access, and the treatment of children. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316148667.html/video-embed 62 2026-06-26T16:03:04Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316283687.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/50044e65-bb67-494a-9eb0-4dc4d8a0418d/2_th.jpg Which Charlotte neighborhood has the most gay pride? We want to hear from you Charlotte Observer reporter Jeff Chamer is asking readers to weigh in: Which Queen City neighborhood feels the most LGBTQ-friendly—and what are your favorite LGBTQ bars, businesses, and community spots? https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316283687.html/video-embed 26 2026-06-26T16:01:39Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316273284.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/380515a9-6322-43a1-92a3-4e10473d6bdd/1_th.jpg East Charlotte apartment fire destroys eight units, displaces residents at Delta Crossing A fast-moving fire tore through Delta Crossing Apartments in east Charlotte early Thursday, destroying eight units and forcing multiple residents out. Firefighters rescued two people and a pet, and the Red Cross is assisting those displaced as investigators work to determine the cause. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316273284.html/video-embed 163 2026-06-25T20:39:02Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316152113.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/714fbbdb-b929-49be-9dd9-43ee27049501/1_th.jpg Levine Children’s Hospital unveils new outdoor patio to help young patients Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital has opened a reimagined outdoor patio in Charlotte, offering pediatric patients and families a dedicated space for play and recovery during treatment. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316152113.html/video-embed 68 2026-06-26T16:02:39Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316164051.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7e3c3760-dddc-4218-a7c7-e9524cf86fed/2_th.jpg ‘Keep your cage-free promise!’ Protesters gather outside Charlotte Harris Teeter over animal rights Animal rights protesters rallied outside a Charlotte Harris Teeter, urging the grocer and parent company Kroger to phase out battery cages for egg-laying hens and meet cage-free commitments. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316164051.html/video-embed 47 2026-06-26T16:02:10Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316179561.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/47b5960f-e834-480f-b8fc-d78454ab7e5a/2_th.jpg Charlotte City Council halts new data centers with 150-day moratorium Charlotte City Council voted unanimously to pause new data center development for 150 days, saying the moratorium will give the city time to learn more about the facilities and shape future rules within state law. The five-month pause could be extended, with council members citing neighborhood quality-of-life concerns like clean air and water. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316179561.html/video-embed 149 2026-06-26T16:01:56Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article316244077.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/136731ad-ef98-445a-91cb-4ac1fa7ea223/1_th.jpg Hornets GM Jeff Peterson explains why Charlotte drafted Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr. General manager Jeff Peterson praised Hannes Steinbach as the draft’s top rebounder and a high-IQ, hard-working fit for the Hornets, and called Christian Anderson Jr. one of the best shooters in the class with 40%+ 3-point range and strong pick-and-roll play. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article316244077.html/video-embed 59 2026-06-25T09:30:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316256660.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f58db087-d335-4cb7-8ddf-c256f77500dc/1_th.jpg Hornets Hoops campers receive visit from first-round draft picks Charlotte Hornets first-round draft picks Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr. visited the Hornets Hoops summer camp on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Covenant Presbyterian Church. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316256660.html/video-embed 25 2026-06-25T14:31:50Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316272588.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b78cd99d-5f4b-4972-aaa6-a5c1d57cf0d0/3_th.jpg Hornets introduce first-round picks Christian Anderson, Hannes Steinbach at Spectrum Center Charlotte Hornets first-round draft picks Christian Anderson and Hannes Steinbach answered questions at their introductory press conference Thursday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, with coach Charles Lee praising their competitiveness and defensive mindset. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316272588.html/video-embed 160 2026-06-25T19:56:40Z no