Charlotte Observer
Six Flags HQ move won’t affect Carowinds’ rides, operations
- Title
- Six Flags HQ move won’t affect Carowinds’ rides, operations
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Financially struggling Six Flags Entertainment Corp. plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from Charlotte back to Arlington, Texas, next year. The surprise move means the amusement park chain that is Carowinds’ parent company will have had its headquarters in Charlotte for less than three years by the time it relocates.
✍️ : Catherine Muccigrosso
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- Panthers ready to go after Jags win? + What has you hopeful for Texans game
- Runtime
- 40:19
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler break down the preseason win over the Jaguars, how Bryce Young looked, and winners and losers from the game (4:05) before diving into the team's injury situation (21:45).
Then, they go over what is concerning about the team heading into the Texans game and what has them hopeful (31:05).
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- Carolina Panthers ready to go after Jags win? + What has you hopeful for Texans game
- Runtime
- 40:19
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler break down the preseason win over the Jaguars, how Bryce Young looked, and winners and losers from the game (4:05) before diving into the team's injury situation (21:45).
Then, they go over what is concerning about the team heading into the Texans game and what has them hopeful (31:05).
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- CMPD bodycam shows Miller tackled, tased after gun recovered
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Former CMPD Officer Devan Wilson’s body-worn camera footage shows him approaching Kamerin Miller for having what looks to be marijuana, tackling him and holding his hands as another officer uses a Taser on Miller after securing a gun that fell from his pocket.
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- Charlotte police tased pinned man twice in Steele Creek, body cam shows
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Charlotte police tased Kamerin Miller on the neck twice while two officers pinned him to the ground outside a Steele Creek gas station, body camera video shows. CMPD found the use of force justified, but Miller’s attorney says officers violated department policy and the Constitution.
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- St. John interrogation after Steele Creek arrest
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- CMPD Sgt. Raymond St John’s body-worn camera captures Miller giving his account of what happened. None of the officers or the sergeant mirandized Miller before asking him questions.
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- Raíces: A New Taste of Jalisco and Oaxaca in Charlotte's South End
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Get an early look at Raíces, a new restaurant coming to Charlotte’s South End from husband-and-wife restaurateurs Alfonso Bravo and Amalia Macias. Blending the flavors of Jalisco and Oaxaca with handmade tortillas, open-fire cooking, seafood, ceviches and traditional moles, Raíces celebrates Mexican culinary traditions in a sophisticated, welcoming space. The restaurant also features an agave-focused cocktail program created with award-winning mixologist Edson Sanchez.
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- CMPD bodycam shows officers pinning Miller as he’s tased
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- CMPD Officer Abdullah Nedawi’s body-worn camera captures video of officers’ struggle with Miller. Nedawi grabs a gun that fell out of Miller’s pocket and then uses a Taser on Miller while two other officers pin him to the ground and hold his hands behind his back.
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- CMPD transport after man tased while pinned down
- Runtime
- 4:44
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- Former CMPD Officer Joshua Heater’s body-worn camera shows Miller asking why officers came to the gas station. Heater said he smelled and saw marijuana. Miller says he wasn’t trying to shoot officers and asked who tased him.
Miller tells CMPD Officer Heater his neck hurts and asks to go to the hospital. Heater says he’s not trying to discourage that but that it’ll prolong the process. Miller multiple times asks to go to the hospital.
Officer Heater tells Miller he freaked the officers out. Miller replies that officers scared him, too.
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- Title
- Manolo Betancur talks about his confrontation with Gregory Bovino on Sunday
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- Manolo Betancur, the owner of Manolo's Bakery, spoke with The Observer about his confrontation with former U.S. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino on Sunday after Bovino showed up at his bakery. Betancur told Bovino he wasn't welcome at the bakery or in Charlotte.
📹️: Khadejeh Nikouyeh
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- Title
- A fresh look at Mexican food in Charlotte
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- Explore Mal Pan with CharlotteFive, taking a fresh look at the ingredients, people, and traditions you’ll find at the SouthPark restaurant.
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- Dave Canales says Panthers' Feleipe Franks is one of the best special teams aces in NFL (Video)
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales on tight end Feleipe Franks: “He’s certainly one of the top special teams players in the league." Will he make roster?
- Title
- Tetairoa McMillan explains what helped him shine in Panthers-Jaguars joint practice (Video)
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan explains what helped him shine on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, Carolina Panthers-Jacksonville Jaguars joint practice. His connection with Bryce Young was on display.
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- Uptown Charlotte food vendors face new late-night restrictions
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Charlotte’s uptown food vendors are facing new restrictions on late-night operations. Here’s what the changes mean for vendors, workers and people looking for food after hours.
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- Charlotte arts leader Tom Gabbard looks back on his career + what retirement holds
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- For 23 years, Tom Gabbard has served as the impresario of Charlotte’s cultural life. As president and CEO of Blumenthal Arts, he didn’t just fill theaters; he reshaped the city’s creative ecosystem, turning a traditional regional theatrical presenter into a nationally recognized powerhouse for immersive technology and youth development.
But on Aug. 3, Gabbard announced that he’ll take his final bow as CEO by the end of 2027, after leading the organization since 2003.
✍️: Catherine Muccigrosso
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- CMS superintendent says 2-month leave won’t affect 2026-27 back-to-school
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- CMS leaders held a back-to-school media briefing Tuesday afternoon, during which Hill made her first public appearance since the CMS school board voted to restore her as superintendent one week ago.
The board previously placed Hill on paid leave June 17 while it investigated “matters involving administrative and operational oversight,” it said in a statement.
✍️: Rebecca Noel
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- Talking Preps OT: The Week 1 preview show
- Runtime
- 1:45:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- NC high school expert Nick Stevens and Charlotte Country Day lineman Charlie Stauffer join the show, as Jim and Dale break down some of the top games in NC and go through the statewide top 25.
- Title
- Panthers starters didn't "earn" more time in Buffalo + What to expect from Darren Waller
- Runtime
- 36:11
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler offer their takes on the team's preseason loss to Buffalo where coach Dave Canales said the starters didn't "earn" more playing time (3:30). They also talk about how did and did not show up in the second preseason game (10:50).
Then, they dig into the Darren Waller signing and what he could bring to the team (16:30) before previewing the third preseason game in Jacksonville (26:40).
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- Carolina Panthers starters didn't "earn" more time in Buffalo + What to expect from Darren Waller
- Runtime
- 36:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler offer their takes on the team's preseason loss to Buffalo where coach Dave Canales said the starters didn't "earn" more playing time (3:30). They also talk about how did and did not show up in the second preseason game (10:50).
Then, they dig into the Darren Waller signing and what he could bring to the team (16:30) before previewing the third preseason game in Jacksonville (26:40).
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- Talking Preps: The 2026 high school football preview show
- Runtime
- 1:31:53
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- On tap:
➡️Former Carolina Panther NFL Brentson Buckner joins the show.
➡️We welcome Chambers coach Captain Munnerlyn, Grimsley QB Brody Lowe, Hough coach DeShawn Baker and West Charlotte's DJ McFadden.
➡️We break down the games of the week, introduce a new feature "No Disrespect, but" and let the guys address all the current topics in high school, college and pro sports.
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- See photos of what Charlotte’s Independence Boulevard looked like in the 1990s
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Remember the old Krispy Kreme? All the stoplights and traffic jams? We pulled these photos from the Observer archive showing how Independence looked before it became a freeway.
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- Title
- Inizio’s newest Charlotte location holds up tradition
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Inizio Pizza Napoletana opened its fifth location over the summer, and the Charlotte-based restaurant is still going strong.
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- Title
- CMS guys took bets on how long Vicki Hamilton would last. Now she’s headed to NCHSAA Hall of Fame.
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Former CMS athletic director Vicki Hamilton will be inducted into the N.C. High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame on Saturday. She helped usher in the 2.0 GPA rule, heat guidelines, and pushed equity and diversity.
Hamilton, 79, will be one of eight inductees, including longtime CMS volleyball coach Zoe Bell, who has more than 800 wins in 36 seasons.
✍️: Langston Wertz Jr.
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- Huntington Bank exec: Carolinas growth is “unique” — and it’s fueling Charlotte’s boom
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Ohio-based Huntington National Bank has been aggressively growing across North and South Carolina, anchoring much of its regional leadership and strategy in Charlotte.
The bank has committed to opening 55 branches across the Carolinas and adding 350 employees by 2027. What began in 2023 as a modest commercial banking operation on half a floor at 101 S. Tryon St. has quickly scaled to two floors there and a major regional build-out.
The bank has 11 branches in the Carolinas, including three in Charlotte.
Recently, Scott Kleinman, president of Huntington’s commercial bank, sat down with The Charlotte Observer and discussed Huntington’s rapid growth, market competition, community investments, and why the Carolinas have exceeded company expectations.
✍️: Catherine Muccigrosso
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- Panthers sign former Pro Bowl TE Darren Waller
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Carolina is adding veteran tight end Darren Waller after a brief retirement and an injury-marred 2025 season. Here are three things to know about what the move could mean for the Panthers’ offense.
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- Title
- Panthers coach Dave Canales on signing new tight end Darren Waller
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Free agent tight end Darren Waller signed to the Panthers' roster to give Bryce Young another big target.
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- Title
- Islamic community denounces anti-Muslim remarks in Mooresville: ‘I feel unsafe’
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- “I feel right now that I am a walking target, and I’m asking other Americans to join us in protecting... the safety of all Americans.”
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- Title
- Why Mooresville Family House is the ultimate post-church comfort food spot
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Looking for classic Southern country cooking that feels like a warm hug after a long Sunday service? In this video, we review Mooresville Family House—a cozy, farmhouse-style diner serving up massive breakfast platters, tender pork tenderloin, and frisbee-sized blueberry pancakes.
Watch as we dive into Andreas’ Sampler Platter and test out the ultimate post-church food coma spot. From the rustic Southern kitchen aesthetic to the classic comfort food menu, find out why this local favorite is worth counting down the final "Amen" for!
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- Title
- Jaelan Phillips reflects on Nic Scourton injury in Panthers training camp (Video)
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Carolina Panthers star pass rusher Jaelan Phillips explains how Nic Scourton's season-ending injury impacts him and the team ahead of the 2026 season.
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- Independence football sets “competitive every game” tone under first-year coach Robert Williams
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Players Liam Leebrick and Noah Wright say the team expects to stay tough each week despite roster turnover, as new head coach Robert Williams embraces the challenge of a high-level conference.
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- Title
- Antawn Jamison on Michael Jordan, UNC hiring Michael Malone and all-time Tar Heels starting five
- Runtime
- 53:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Former UNC and NBA star Antawn Jamison isn’t playing basketball anymore, but he’s still had a newsy 2026. Jamison was deeply involved in the hiring of new UNC men’s basketball coach Michael Malone, and he goes in depth about that process as well as what it was like playing for Malone in the NBA in his “Sports Legends of the Carolinas” interview.
A longtime Charlotte resident who has raised his five children in the Queen City, Jamison’s interview serves as episode 1 of Season 4 of “Sports Legends of the Carolinas” — the multimedia series in which sports icons sit down for conversations that encompass much more than just sports.
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- Title
- First preseason game impressions + Luke Kuechly in the Hall of Fame
- Runtime
- 37:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler offer their first impressions of the team out of the first preseason game with the Cardinals (4:10). Then, they have the Haynes King (6:26) and the Jimmy Horn Jr. (11:50) conversations.
Then, Scott talks about his trip up to Canton and Luke Kuechly's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (18:00).
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- First Carolina Panthers preseason game impressions + Luke Kuechly in the Hall of Fame
- Runtime
- 37:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler offer their first impressions of the team out of the first preseason game with the Cardinals (4:10). Then, they have the Haynes King (6:26) and the Jimmy Horn Jr. (11:50) conversations.
Then, Scott talks about his trip up to Canton and Luke Kuechly's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (18:00).
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- Title
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announces Crystal Hill’s return as superintendent
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Nearly two months into an investigation into Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill, school board members said Hill will return to her role. The board has remained tight-lipped about its investigation ever since it placed Hill on paid leave June 17. Its only stated explanation was that it was conducting an investigation into “matters involving administrative and operational oversight.”
CMS Chair Stephanie Sneed read from a statement at the conclusion of Tuesday’s school board meeting making the announcement about Hill’s return. Hill is expected to be back at work on Wednesday.
✍️: Rebecca Noel
📹️: Zaire Breedlove
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- Title
- Antawn Jamison discusses the hiring of Michael Malone as the new Tar Heels coach
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Former UNC and NBA basketball player Antawn Jamison discusses the hiring of Michael Malone as the new UNC Tar Heels basketball coach.
Jamison served on the committee and was an active recruiter during the university's search. Jamison had formerly been coached by Malone when he played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA.
Get more of this episode of "Sports Legends of the Carolinas" with Scott Fowler at the link in bio.
#antawnjamison #unc #basketball #nba #malone #sports #charlotte #raleigh
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- Title
- Meet the Charlotte goats clearing land — and changing lives
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Grateful Grazing Crew uses goats to clear overgrown properties across the Charlotte area, offering an eco-friendly alternative to machinery while creating second chances through recovery-focused employment. Owner Jodi Rubright shares how the business began, why goats are so effective, and how the company is making an impact beyond land clearing.
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- Title
- ‘Sports Legends of the Carolinas’ series returns for its fourth season in Charlotte
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- We’re so back.
"Sports Legends of the Carolinas," The Charlotte Observer’s long-form interview series, returns Aug. 11 with new in-person conversations featuring iconic sports figures.
👀 Look out for tomorrow’s drop!
🔗 Read more at the link in bio.
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- Title
- How Bad Daddy's Burger Bar dreams up its wild monthly drops
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Ever wonder how Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar comes up with its over-the-top monthly burgers? The chain shared how food trends, customer requests and months of testing inspire creations like The Big Dill.
- Title
- Inside Luke Kuechly’s Hall of Fame exhibit
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Luke Kuechly is officially in the Pro Football Hall of Fame — and he’s filling his exhibit with the items that defined his Panthers career.
From the helmet and shoulder pads to the same model of cleats he wore from his first game in Carolina to his last, Kuechly explains why each piece mattered.
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- Title
- “Talladega Nights” Ricky Bobby car getting track-ready again in Catawba, NC
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Garage Shop, a race car fabrication shop in Catawba, North Carolina, is refurbishing the iconic Ricky Bobby car from “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” for the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.
After spending about 20 years on display, the car is being brought back, track-ready, for future promotional events and ride-alongs—complete with a rebuilt nose and fenders, plus a fresh wrap and paint to match its appearance in the movie.
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- Title
- Scott Fowler brings back “Sports Legends of the Carolinas” for the 2026 season
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Charlotte Observer’s longform interview series returns Aug. 11, 2026, with new in-person conversations featuring iconic sports figures.
- Title
- Mallard Creek coach: Coach pay debate shouldn’t overshadow “value of kids’ future
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- 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.
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- Title
- Julius L. Chambers QB Jamouri Nichols opens up about moving from West Charlotte
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Julius L. Chambers quarterback Jamouri Nichols reflects on being heartbroken when his family moved, then finding “love” and accountability with his new teammates.
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- Title
- Captain Munnerlyn says Chambers hasn’t ‘added 27 transfers’ — but the Cougars ‘can win everything’
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- 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.
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- Title
- Meck Power 6 coaches sound off on CMS football transfers
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Mecklenburg County high school football coaches weighed in on the state of transfers in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools during Meck Power 6 Media Day at Mallard Creek High School on Aug. 4, 2026—saying competitive edges now come down to program culture, while calling for clearer parameters and less player “targeting.”
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- Title
- ‘Heart for service.’ Community rallies around Roof Above after roof collapse
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- When Roof Above CEO Liz Clasen-Kelly heard about the damage to the main facility’s dining room ceiling while on vacation, she hoped the community would come together to support the nonprofit.
On Thursday, that hope became reality as Piedmont Natural Gas and the Duke Energy Foundation partnered with Roof Above for its fifth annual “Cooking for a Cause” event, bringing volunteers and a $100,000 donation to support the nonprofit.
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- Title
- Panthers WRs can't escape injuries + Paul Domowitch on Sam Mills
- Runtime
- 46:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow give their impressions on the second week of camp and what's next for the Panthers after injuries to Chris Brazzell and Xavier Legette (2:05). But with two receivers down, one is stepping up: could Ja'seem Reed be an impact player this season? (6:40).
Then, Paul Domowitch (https://x.com/pdomo) joins the show to speak with Scott Fowler about his new book on former Panthers legend Sam Mills, "Just Give Me a Chance to Fail: The Life of NFL Hall of Fame Linebacker Sam Mills (https://www.amazon.com/Just-Give-Chance-Fail-Linebacker/dp/B0GVZMC72H) ." (15:45)
Finally, Mike and Alex end the show with one player they're excited to see play at the Hall of Fame game this week. (40:00)
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- Title
- Carolina Panthers wide receivers can't escape injuries + Paul Domowitch on Sam Mills
- Runtime
- 46:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow give their impressions on the second week of camp and what's next for the Panthers after injuries to Chris Brazzell and Xavier Legette (2:05). But with two receivers down, one is stepping up: could Ja'seem Reed be an impact player this season? (6:40).
Then, Paul Domowitch joins the show to speak with Scott Fowler about his new book on former Panthers legend Sam Mills, "Just Give Me a Chance to Fail: The Life of NFL Hall of Fame Linebacker Sam Mills" (15:45).
Finally, Mike and Alex end the show with one player they're excited to see play at the Hall of Fame game this week (40:00).
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- Title
- Outdoor taco restaurant opens in Plaza Midwood
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- La Vecina, an open-air restaurant offering empanadas, tacos and more, is now open in Plaza Midwood.
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- Title
- Charlotte fans sum up U.S. soccer’s future in one word
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Asked to describe the future of soccer in the United States in a single word, fans offered a hopeful snapshot: “youthful,” “electric,” “champions,” and “up-and-coming.” Several pointed to Charlotte’s game-day atmosphere as signs the sport is only getting bigger.
