Matt Laczko

Some of my favorite shots from this weekend’s game. #photojournalism #sportsphotography #jcsu

An incredible and historic season comes to an end but the story is still to be told as the Golden Bulls ended their playoff run and secured a 10-2 record as well as the CIAA Championship.

Coverage for @thecharlottepost 📸🏈

There is widespread corruption in Atlanta, whistleblowers allege In a letter to prosecutors, whistleblowers in the Office of Inspector General alleged high level corruption in the City of Atlanta government.

At the time of Manigault's departure, the office was investigating several cases indicating widespread corruption at the highest levels of the city's government, according to whistleblowers within the OIG.

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New work for the Observer 📸

City of Charlotte residents protest the ongoing Border Patrol and ICE raids on their neighbors across the Queen City on November 15, 2025. (Enlace Latino NC/Matt Laczko)

Activan red de ayuda para familias afectadas por operativos migratorios en Charlotte La Coalición Latinoamericana lanzó una red de apoyo para familias afectadas por redadas migratorias en Charlotte, ofreciendo ayuda legal, emocional y acceso a recursos básicos. El servicio ya está disponible.

Activan red de ayuda para familias afectadas por operativos migratorios en Charlotte

La Coalición Latinoamericana lanzó una red de apoyo para familias afectadas por redadas migratorias en Charlotte, ofreciendo ayuda legal, emocional y acceso a recursos básicos. El servicio ya está disponible.

‘They’re not chasing criminals.’ Manolo’s Bakery owner closes store to protect customers “Thank you, thank you to the community and all the people that have supported me,” Manuel “Manolo” Betancur said. “But I need to protect my community.”

“Thank you, thank you to the community and all the people that have supported me,” Manuel “Manolo” Betancur said. “But I need to protect my community.”

More photos from JCSU’s win over Livingstone College in the Commemorative Classic on November 8. The Golden Bulls now face off Virginia Union in the CIAA Championship Game on November 15.

The Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls defeat their rival Livingstone College in the Commemorative Classic 26-21 and send the program into the CIAA Championship for the first time since 1972! Coverage for The Charlotte Post 📸🏈

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Back at Johnson C. Smith University tomorrow as the Golden Bulls can clinch a spot in the CIAA Championship game for the first time since 1970 and have to do it in a heated rivalry game against Livingstone whom the Bulls have played since 1892.

Ardrey Kell vs. South Mecklenburg (November 6, 2025) - HighSchoolOT Purchase and download photos from HighSchoolOT of North Carolina high school sports.

Out last night on assignment at Ardrey Kell’s win over South Meck HS in the 2nd Round of the 8A playoff in an ET thriller. 📸⚽️

Wrong person, it was Matt Laczko. Not Melissa.

PHOTOS: Ardrey Kell QB Jared Curtis at practice Ardrey Kell will play at rival Providence Friday in the first round of the playoffs Friday. Observer photographer Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez caught up with Curtis and the Knights at practice

Ardrey Kell will play at rival Providence Friday in the first round of the playoffs Friday. Observer photographer Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez caught up with Curtis and the Knights at practice

Ardrey Kell QB Jared Curtis finds inspiration in brother’s courageous cancer fight Ardrey Kell QB Jared Curtis draws motivation from brother Jack’s battle with cancer — fueling his love for football and deepening their brotherly bond.

Photographed Ardrey Kell’s QB Jared Curtis for this piece on his journey so far, his brother’s battle on and off the field with cancer, and the inspiration they both have found in each other. 📸🏈

Some faces from recent photography gigs and one from my pt job on Halloween.

More photos from JSCU’s win over WSSU to improve to 7-1 and 5-1 in conference! JCSU now controls their destiny as they can win all of their remaining games to make the #CIAA Championship game. 📸🏈

From The Charlotte Post: Final: Johnson C Smith 52, Winston-Salem State 27. Third straight win for Golden Bulls in the series, longest streak since 1972-76 when Richard Nixon ('73 and '73) and Gerald Ford ('74-'76) were president. Largest margin of victory vs. the Rams since 56-6 drubbing in 1975. 📸

From The Charlotte Post: Final: Johnson C Smith 52, Winston-Salem State 27. Third straight win for Golden Bulls in the series, longest streak since 1972-76 when Richard Nixon ('73 and '73) and Gerald Ford ('74-'76) were president. Largest margin of victory vs. the Rams since 56-6 drubbing in 1975. 📸

Charlotte 49ers embarrassed in home loss to Temple. Here’s what we learned Temple won its first conference road game in nearly four years Saturday, breaking open a tight game early to rout Charlotte.

Temple won its first conference road game in nearly four years Saturday, breaking open a tight game early to rout Charlotte.

Charlotte 49ers vs Temple Owls on Homecoming for The Charlotte Observer 🏈 📸

📸🏈 got the chance to photograph today’s game and yeah, it wasn’t pretty for Charlotte.

Back to covering more college football this Saturday and next Saturday; Charlotte takes on Temple on Oct 18 & JCSU takes on WSSU on Oct 25! 📸🏈

And more from Volleyball coverage of Pine Lake Prep vs Community School of Davidson for HighSchoolOt.com

More from the Sight For Kids event with the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation and Johnson&Johnson at Toomers Elementary in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday.

Recent work across a broad spectrum of things including the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation’s Evening In The Endzone, Sight For Kids Day at Toomers Elementary, Charlotte Film Festival, and Community School of Davidson Volleyball!

#charlotte #clt #cltnews #photojournalism #usnews #charlottenews #charlottetransit

Mayor Vi Lyles, Interim CATS CEO Jacob Cagle, City Manager Marcus Jones, and MTC Vice-Chair Rusty Knox addresses the media to unveil CATS commuter safety strategy following the death of Iryna Zarutska and pressure from the state auditor’s office as well as federal officials.

For @thecharlottepost 📸