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/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/news/local/crime/article315533808.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/article315533808.html/video-embed 100 2026-04-25T17:43:42Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315535434.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3e80bb89-0c97-4788-8409-36cfe81ab16e/1_th.jpg POV: You’re back in the 2007-08 Charlotte area drought In 2007-2008, Charlotte suffered its worst drought. It lasted more than a year, leaving Charlotte with a nearly 15-inch rainfall deficit in 2007. This timeline revisits the moments that defined the drought across the Charlotte region. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article315535434.html/video-embed 102 2026-04-25T20:50:11Z 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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