https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316801836.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/42c6223d-fd85-49ea-891c-b54a0534ca93/2_th.jpg Julius L. Chambers QB Jamouri Nichols opens up about moving from West Charlotte Julius L. Chambers quarterback Jamouri Nichols reflects on being heartbroken when his family moved, then finding “love” and accountability with his new teammates. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316801836.html/video-embed 68 2026-08-07T16:37:04Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316797057.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b8f16108-f678-46fa-9b92-02f6c9a4cd06/1_th.jpg Panthers quarterback King given an "Atta boy, Haynes!" during his post-game interview Panthers quarterback Haynes King scored the game winning touchdown run against the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game Thursday night. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316797057.html/video-embed 30 2026-08-07T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316802263.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f042792b-b55f-4b9e-8fa8-b0d0ce58e7a0/1_th.jpg Mallard Creek coach: Coach pay debate shouldn’t overshadow “value of kids’ future At Meck Power 6 Media Day, Mallard Creek High School head coach Kennedy Tinsley addressed questions about payment, saying the focus should stay on students’ futures while also recognizing that staff leading school communities should be valued by leadership. No other coach offered comment. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316802263.html/video-embed 54 2026-08-07T16:24:08Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316801609.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5b645c5f-972d-4aa3-bdff-348f6e016c21/2_th.jpg Captain Munnerlyn: Chambers hasn’t ‘added 27 transfers’ — but the Cougars ‘can win everything’ in 2026 Chambers' coach and ex-Panthers player, Captain Munnerlyn, disputes rumors of “27 transfers,” saying the program has added fewer than 10 while its core remains intact. With a player-led roster, Munnerlyn says Chambers has the talent and confidence to contend for a 2026 state title. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316801609.html/video-embed 173 2026-08-07T15:31:33Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article316779472.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/dae322e4-f3c8-468f-9978-29b16348e83f/1_th.jpg Naz Reid feels welcomed by Hornets players and staff Naz Reid feels excited about his new role with the Hornets. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article316779472.html/video-embed 89 2026-08-06T10:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316793242.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6dac173a-ed2f-47ea-b31c-6b2f61ff61d7/1_th.jpg Cam was the most dominant player on the field says Luke Kuechly Former Carolina Panthers linebacker and newly inducted Pro Football Hall of Fame member Luke Kuechly talks about the greatness of quarterback Cam Newton during a press conference on Thursday, August 6, 2026 in Canton, Ohio. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316793242.html/video-embed 76 2026-08-06T21:10:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article316793848.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/948f7421-186a-46b7-964d-602d6e8a4fa1/1_th.jpg New rooftop club looks to revive Epicentre vibes Circa Charlotte, which is taking over the former Suite space at Queen City Quarter, is looking to become the newest uptown nightlife hotspot. “Be there as we officially open the doors to Circa and help bring the Epicentre back to life,” an Instagram post read. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-things-to-do/article316793848.html/video-embed 38 2026-08-06T21:48:44Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316792950.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b77104c9-1ab7-473b-9133-e597b0f9be34/1_th.jpg Panthers legend Kuechly discusses current involvement with Carolina Carolina Panthers legend Luke Kuechly will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio this week. Prior to his induction, Kuechly discussed his current relationship with the team. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article316792950.html/video-embed 76 2026-08-06T20:50:49Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article287806040.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/72e12589-ce85-49fa-bbe3-d322ff14bf51/1_th.jpg Charlotte content creators, ‘Love is Blind’ stars help us find the best of the Queen City Instagram live footage of a panel event with Charlotte’s most popular social media influencers followed by a Q&A moderated by Chyna Blackmon. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article287806040.html/video-embed 2232 2024-04-18T17:11:14Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316778769.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/27411770-cc44-4b88-bb99-c267c9316d52/1_th.jpg Customshop debuts new look, new food Michelin-recommended Customshop reopened with new menu items and a refreshed look after a short renovation that upgraded its bar and seating, added new lights and more. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article316778769.html/video-embed 64 2026-08-06T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316770620.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c6fca85c-e606-421f-96bb-b73894a0311d/1_th.jpg WATCH: Meck Power 6 coaches talk recruiting At the Meck Power 6 media day, conference football coaches answered a question from Charlotte Observer Talking Preps co-host Gary Richmond about recruiting https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article316770620.html/video-embed 308 2026-08-05T20:58:33Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316780520.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1d5fc7a7-0a41-45a2-ad5c-a17f2f29454d/2_th.jpg Scott Fowler brings back “Sports Legends of the Carolinas” for the 2026 season The Charlotte Observer’s longform interview series returns Aug. 11, 2026, with new in-person conversations featuring iconic sports figures. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316780520.html/video-embed 38 2026-08-06T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316778144.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c5b3b73f-d493-430d-8c2e-1b6e466dbb6e/1_th.jpg Sheriff Garry McFadden gives timeline for jail north decision Sheriff McFadden gives stakeholders 120 days to secure $18 million for the jail. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316778144.html/video-embed 20 2026-08-06T09:00:00Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316717529.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/46cdae90-759a-4865-95f4-5fe695eaf60e/3_th.jpg Former Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is being sued by Cam Newton's father The lawsuit, filed Monday in Mecklenburg Superior Court, is a continuation of the claims Agape Property Management made against LaMelo Ball’s manager, Jermaine Jackson, earlier this year. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316717529.html/video-embed 64 2026-08-05T16:55:16Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316717388.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ace89778-4da9-4bfe-abf8-f1869b7cdb1d/2_th.jpg Hornets' coach Charles Lee speaks about LaMelo, Bridges trades The Charlotte Hornets' coach Charles Lee spoke with the Observer for the first time after the team traded guard LaMelo Ball and forward Miles Bridges. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316717388.html/video-embed 59 2026-08-05T16:54:53Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316761859.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/95bbcf88-427e-46bc-8b54-861129fbba20/1_th.jpg Providence coach Perry Osbey: Respect is what fuels rivalries in Charlotte’s Southwestern 7A/8A At Southwestern 7A/8A Media Day at Ballantyne Ridge High School, Providence coach Perry Osbey said Charlotte-area rivalries are built on competition and mutual respect—not “personal beef.” https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316761859.html/video-embed 36 2026-08-04T15:39:17Z no https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316762499.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8ba6ed7c-d1b0-4a70-97bb-feadb8f72ede/1_th.jpg Coaches say NC needs clearer rules as Charlotte football transfers rise As high school football transfers climb across Charlotte, several Southwestern 7A/8A coaches call for clearer policy or legislation to bring accountability and help programs maintain stability. Others urged more context in each case. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article316762499.html/video-embed 122 2026-08-04T16:34:54Z no