Talking about the Charlotte stabbing during a press conference Thursday, NC Speaker Destin Hall says city and Mecklenburg County leaders have 'lost institutional control' or their community. 🎥: Robert Willett #charlotte #NCGOP #NCpolitics #ncpol #CrimePrevention | The News & Observer

Michael Jordan spoke following the NASCAR settlement with Jordan's 23XI Racing on Thursday in Charlotte. “Well, I grew up watching it, and his father built this sport,” Jordan said of their love for NASCAR. “I didn’t want to have to tear it down. I don’t think he wanted it to be torn down. But I think under calmer circumstances we actually (rediscovered) what our interests were, collectively, and at the end of the day, we reached some kind of compromise. 🔗: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/spo

Who are the best boys’ athletes of the past quarter of a century in Charlotte? After months of research, a panel of current and former Observer reporters present their list. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article312936600.html?utm_campaign=trueAnthem_manual&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook | The Charlotte Observer