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Panthers star Jaelan Phillips once lost himself in football’s pain. Music saved him
Carolina Panthers pass rusher Jaelan Phillips was done with football. He medically retired at UCLA. Bereft of identity, he then rediscovered music, and himself.
Carolina Panthers’ Jonathon Brooks says he’s ‘ready’; one key starter is out
Carolina Panthers see Jonathon Brooks return to practice, but starting linebacker Pat Jones is absent. What Dave Canales said about Week 1 injury availability.
Panthers owner Tepper talks Bryce Young, team progress in rare media appearance
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper held a rare impromptu press conference with local reporters Wednesday during team practice on eve of 2026 NFL season.
Girls flag football kicks off as official sport in North Carolina on Wednesday
Girls flag football kicks off in North Carolina on Wednesday with the NCHSAA sactioning the sport and offering an official state championship
Charlotte foodies have thoughts on DaBaby’s waffle drama — and TMZ has joined in
Charlotte, TMZ reacts to DaBaby’s $25 waffle at No Knife Chicken & Waffles, Wesley Heights taco spot MAS closes and the fall arts season kicks off.
Two years later, what questions do you want answered about Helene recovery?
Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, what lingering problems or questions do you have? Take our short survey.
What do you want to know about senior living & care in Charlotte? Ask us
Have questions about senior care or living options in North Carolina? The Charlotte Observer is collecting community input—submit your questions by form or email.
Senate PAC wrongly blames NC’s Roy Cooper for Charlotte homicide
A Senate Leadership Fund ad ties the Charlotte killing of Shemar Hayes to COVID-era prison releases, prompting the family to say they were misused in the campaign.
‘Drug Pipeline’ used furniture to ship a ton of narcotics across NC, feds say
A “drug pipeline” that used furniture to ship more than a ton of narcotics across eastern North Carolina has been dismantled, U.S. Attorney’s Office says.
At CMS, minority students see gains in standardized tests. But concerns remain
More Black students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are passing tests as CMS improves overall, but persistent gaps remain for Hispanic and low-income students.