https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315529828.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f44e67e3-4503-4d1d-b669-aef9a888a510/1_th.jpg Explaining the Carolina Panthers' Day 2 moves The Carolina Panthers selected Texas Tech DT Lee Hunter and WR Chris Brazzell on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Panthers beat writer Mike Kaye breaks down the new additions. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315529828.html/video-embed 99 2026-04-25T03:06:24Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315527654.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0c01bb1f-f785-4de8-9507-8ff71a17a7da/3_th.jpg Carolina Panthers draft pick spends afternoon in celebration Monroe Freeling — Carolina Panthers draft pick — spent the afternoon meeting new fans, many of them school-aged, and banged the oversized Panthers drum before heading inside a few hours later for a press conference. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315527654.html/video-embed 57 2026-04-24T23:03:16Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article314905076.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/83694430-2c33-4735-b15b-b35234427fd6/2_th.jpg Favorite 'Top Chef' experiences in Charlotte NC Ahead of the premiere of "Top Chef" Season 23 — filmed in Charlotte and Greenville, SC — CharlotteFive chatted with the Bravo show's most famous faces about their favorite experiences here. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article314905076.html/video-embed 57 2026-03-03T14:36:22Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article315520862.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9e89f647-f77b-4755-a9b5-1aa9a3a005ce/1_th.jpg Mint Museum's "Caravaggio | Revolution" showcases over 40 Baroque masterpieces The Mint Museum will host "Caravaggio | Revolution: Baroque Masterpieces" from April 26 - Oct. 25 https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article315520862.html/video-embed 48 2026-04-24T16:09:36Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article310644690.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f80c29e8-8d73-4a9f-82cb-afe04a54c2a0/1_th.jpg Video: CharlotteFive Readers' Choice Best Steak winner: Chophouse 101 After several rounds and thousands of votes cast, Chophouse 101 in Kannapolis was voted the winner of the CharlotteFive Readers' Choice Best Steak poll. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/readers-choice/article310644690.html/video-embed 111 2025-07-15T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315506629.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/59ac6c41-82bf-499b-9d3b-46897644ba0d/1_th.jpg Video: Elizabeth Creamery offers handmade ice cream in Charlotte Elizabeth Creamery serves up old school charm along with handmade ice cream in Charlotte. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315506629.html/video-embed 36 2026-04-24T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315519972.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/71cd5280-dae5-400a-8e57-20e5f05a96c7/1_th.jpg Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested in 33-year-old Cold Case, CMPD says DNA testing has identified a suspect in the 1993 sexual assault of a 69-year-old Charlotte woman, CMPD says. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315519972.html/video-embed 156 2026-04-24T14:17:31Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article312767078.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ce182584-0e05-4bc4-942c-fbf0abc16e98/2_th.jpg Video: Charlotte restaurateurs share Michelin Guide reactions CharlotteFive talks to Charlotte restaurateurs at the inaugural Michelin Guide American South ceremony on Monday, Nov. 3 in Greenville, SC. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article312767078.html/video-embed 58 2025-11-04T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315511394.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e4979c44-1562-477f-8c08-93876eed91f4/1_th.jpg U.S. Rep. Alma Adams reportedly faced ethics investigation into staff relationship: What to know A spokesperson for Adams told McClatchy that the investigation ended after determining there was no inappropriate relationship and no violation of rules. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315511394.html/video-embed 37 2026-04-23T19:08:18Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315506187.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/96ddd3c1-3176-458c-8c2d-e81ed97a8e84/1_th.jpg Case continued for NC mom who went missing for 25 years Case continued for Michele Smith, a NC mom who went missing for 25 years. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315506187.html/video-embed 16 2026-04-23T14:32:49Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315516507.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9aa7e0fa-1ed1-4358-a7d5-98438e1824dc/1_th.jpg Carolina Panthers GM, coach discuss first-round pick Monroe Freeling Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales talk about 2026 NFL first-round draft pick Monroe Freeling out of Georgia. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article315516507.html/video-embed 65 2026-04-24T02:25:52Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315501634.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/633b45f9-0fa4-4bf4-9438-6dcadc6ab148/1_th.jpg Rezoning request for townhomes near Mallard Creek Road withdrawn by developer A developer looking to build 195 townhomes near Mallard Creek Road has withdrawn the rezoning request after residents voiced concerns. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315501634.html/video-embed 20 2026-04-23T09:20:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article314952353.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/edcabac3-4731-4712-b6af-ef2eab1ed4a8/1_th.jpg Video: Eat your way around Optimist Hall in Charlotte Haven't been to Optimist Hall lately? Sofia Distefano shows you what you've been missing. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article314952353.html/video-embed 51 2026-03-09T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315482203.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f76777f6-5e5e-45d2-8c83-06e640da8d9c/1_th.jpg Police say adults who encouraged fight during Winston-Salem park mass shooting will face charges Investigators say no additional suspects are being sought after the Winston-Salem park shooting. Police and prosecutors plan to charge adults who stood by and encouraged or aided the fight that led to the violence. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315482203.html/video-embed 100 2026-04-21T15:26:30Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315496945.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1d3c0adb-10ec-4177-b0a6-7457932dbe91/1_th.jpg Video: Where to go when late night cravings call in Charlotte We curated a guide to 30+ restaurants in Charlotte offering late-night food and drink service. Check it out at CharlotteFive.com. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315496945.html/video-embed 62 2026-04-22T17:37:03Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315492839.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/70c0e4a7-d998-4db8-84d2-9ac09d2d6cc2/2_th.jpg Video: Take a look inside The ChangeBaker, a spot for coffee, community Manolo's Bakery owner Manolo Betancur and his wife, Leidy Ospina, have opened The ChangeBaker near the bakery. The new cafe offers coffee drinks, pastries and plenty of spaces to gather. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article315492839.html/video-embed 63 2026-04-22T11:49:47Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article314572121.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/37fe41b3-41f8-4ba0-a709-a3f0fa726af8/1_th.jpg Is Charlotte's ESO Artisanal Pasta worth the hype? CharlotteFive tried the penne alla vodka and Italian rice balls at ESO Artisinal Pasta in Optimist Hall, where lines are long and items often sell out. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article314572121.html/video-embed 46 2026-02-05T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/health-wellness/article261133387.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/279e41b5-acb0-4f44-bbfb-e9dccbe01985/1_th.jpg Fight against mosquito bites with these simple tips Mosquitoes can bite day and night spreading many diseases to humans including Zika. Here are some tips on how to prevent getting bites. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/health-wellness/article261133387.html/video-embed 29 2022-05-05T20:04:23Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article284661510.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bbe4703c-4ec7-4d40-a26f-1c3a7a806178/1_th.jpg Video: Jimmy Pearls owners react to James Beard nomination Jimmy Pearls chefs Daryl “DC” Cooper and Oscar Johnson react to being named a semifinalist for the James Beard Award: Best Chef Southeast. Originally, Sunday was going to be the last day for Jimmy Pearls location at The Market at 7th Street. After the James Beard nominations dropped, Jimmy Pearls was able to extend its lease for one more month. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article284661510.html/video-embed 199 2024-01-25T02:06:36Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article308749735.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ace0d016-6a39-459e-a9e5-7a4faf051230/1_th.jpg See a timelapse video of the Wells Fargo sign going up Helicopters hoisted individual 14-foot-tall letters spelling out Wells Fargo on two sides of the tower at 550 S. Tryon St. Sunday. That's the former Duke Energy headquarters, one of the tallest and most recognizable buildings in Charlotte. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article308749735.html/video-embed 112 2025-06-16T16:21:56Z no