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Panthers C Austin Corbett had a pretty good excuse to miss Saturday's preseason finale
Even with the Carolina Panthers finally giving their starters some exhibition burn on Saturday, center Austin Corbett couldn’t make it to Highmark Stadium to deliver some snaps. Instead, he was busy helping deliver something (or someone) much more important. Corbett was one of 17 players ruled out ahead of...
Recruit Spotlight Gallery: Providence Day vs. Weddington
CHARLOTTE, N.C. --- Naturally, a heavyweight matchup between two of the Tar Heel State's top high school programs featured major UNC targets -- eight to be exact. That matchup resulted in Weddington High beating Providence Day School, 13-7. Zaid Lott, a mid-three-star 2026 quarterback who committed to the Tar Heels in June, led the parade of UNC recruits. He completed 15 of his 27 passes for 138 yards.
Charlotte Heads to App State for First Road Match
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Charlotte 49ers women's soccer team hits the road for the first time this season with a 5 p.m. match at App State on Sunday evening (Aug. 25). App State (1-0-1) has a win and a draw this season and has already played one common opponent on Charlotte's schedule. The Mountaineers haven't conceded a goal yet in their two matches this season, playing to a scoreless draw with NC State on opening night before beating Wofford 5-0 earlier this week. Four different App State players scored a goal in the win over Wofford (one goal was an own goal), with Kaytan Kroboth and Shannon Studer both adding assists to sit atop the team's point leaderboard with three each. Sarah Wommack has played every minute in net for the Mountaineers and has made eight saves for the two clean sheets.
Yellow Jackets football opens season with dominant win
Charlotte, NC – Last night the Fort Mill High School varsity football team kicked off their season with an away game at Charlotte’s newest magnet school – Ballantyne Ridge High School. The final score was a 56-0 shut out victory for the visiting Yellow Jackets. The first of two potential Fort Mill touchdowns were called back due to penalties before Josef Anderson was finally able to punch one in that stood. A Ballantyne miscue on the subsequent kickoff gave the ball back to the Yellow Jackets on their opponent’s 10 yard line. Just short of 10 minutes into the game and Fort Mill was up 14-0. By half it was 42-0. Anderson finished the game with two touchdowns while wide receiver Tanner Mays added two of his own. The Jackets opened the second half with a change in the lineup and another score. Up next for the team is a home game this coming Friday against the Chester Cyclones. (All photos by Chris Coffee.)
Charlotte Braces for Soaring Temperatures as Summer Heat Persists
As Charlotte, North Carolina wakes up to a barely cloud-laden sky on this August morning, residents can expect the simmering heat of summer to persist, according to a recent report from the National Weather Service (NWS). The temperature, currently a moderate 59°F, is accompanied by a high humidity level of 90%, painting a picture of a typical southern summer day's gradual climb to sweltering heat.
NC A&T Student Dead After Shooting At Apartment Complex Near Campus
GREENSBORO, N.C. — One person was killed in a shooting on Spring Garden Street Thursday night (Aug. 22), the Greensboro Police Department (GPD) reports. According to a press release, GPD, Greensboro Fire, and Guilford County EMS responded to the 2800 block of Spring Garden Street near Campus Crossing Apartment Complex about an aggravated assault around 9:10 p.m. on Thursday.
Cresswind Charlotte sells 750th home
CHARLOTTE – Cresswind Charlotte is 90% sold with the sale of its 750th home, according to Kolter Homes. Cresswind Charlotte is the builder’s debut active adult community in the greater Charlotte market. It has won awards, including the 2023 Active Adult Community of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte.
Carolina Panthers 2024 roster cuts tracker: Live updates and analysis
After a whirlwind offseason throughout yet another rebuild, the Carolina Panthers have some tough decisions to make. General manager Dan Morgan has to whittle his 90-man roster down to 53 players by Tuesday's deadline. Some will be brought back onto the practice squad. Others will be removed from the equation entirely.
Charlotte felon arrested after marijuana, gun found inside car in Lee County, deputies say
SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) – A convicted felon is facing several charges after being found with marijuana and a gun during a traffic stop in Lee County on Thursday, deputies said. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies pulled over a car driving on McNeill Road in Sanford. During the traffic stop, deputies found nearly one pound of marijuana, THC edibles, a firearm, along with items of paraphernalia, the sheriff’s office said.
Around the Crown 10K organizers strive for sustainability
CHARLOTTE – Around the Crown 10K returns Sept. 1 at Truist Field with three initiatives for 2024 in line with its mission of increasing sustainability. • Partnering with Charlotte Area Transit System to give each participant a free two-day, unlimited use, light rail pass for race weekend to get to and from all event locations.
Summer heat returns next week
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The sunny and dry conditions will continue throughout the rest of the weekend into early next week. By the middle and the end of the week, higher heat and humidity can be expected along with small chances for rain. Sunday: Sunny, warmer. Monday: Mostly sunny, warm,...
Charlotte basketball star returns home from Paris with bronze medal
PARIS, France — "It's heavy! That was my first observation. Just trying to process everything. An incredible honor to play at the Olympics to represent my country," Cierra Burdick told WCNC Charlotte's Nick Carboni in an interview following her team's Olympic victory. Burdick and her teammates felt the weight...
ACC Football: Predicting the 2024 ACC standings
The 2024 college football season is here with Week 0 kicking things off with three ACC teams playing. Florida State and Georgia Tech get things started in Ireland and later at night, SMU plays at Nevada. This season, California and Stanford join SMU in the new-look ACC. There are a...
49ers’ backup QB job a close race between Josh Dobbs and Brandon Allen
The 49ers’ preseason is over, but their backup quarterback competition has not been settled. Joshua Dobbs and Brandon Allen both played in Friday night’s preseason finale against the Raiders, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said afterward that it’s too close to call which one of them will be No. 2 behind Brock Purdy on the depth chart.
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