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Bojangles Announces WWE Sandwich Combo With Collectible Cups & Return of BBQ Pulled Pork
– As previously reported, Bojangles recently started a promotion with exclusive collectible WWE cups available at the restaurant. The fast-food chain has now announced a new promotion with the return of the BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich. The collectible WWE cups will be available in-store with the purchase of the WWE Sandwich Combo while supplies last. Here’s the full press release:
Chansky’s Notebook: A Tough Hand
Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Unfortunately, UNC athletics is not playing with a full deck. As a follow-up to Thursday’s column and the...
2 men work to document, celebrate seldom-told story of local Negro League baseball organization
CHARLOTTE — It’s been 58 years since community members in the Charlotte region first came together to form semi-pro baseball teams forming the Triple County Baseball League. For years, the story of the Negro League organization was rarely told, until two men recently made it their mission to...
Two-time Olympian Cullen Jones discusses the Paris Olympics, Team USA and his mission to promote the importance of swimming
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two-time Olympian and four-time Olympic medalist (2 gold, 2 silver) Cullen Jones joined WCNC Charlotte’s Ashley Stroehlein in the studio to discuss the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, the U.S. Olympic Swim Team, his Olympic experience and more. Q: You are making the trip to Paris...
Cannon Ballers GM launches Olympics fundraiser to benefit childhood cancer research
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kannapolis Cannon Ballers general manager Matt Millward is heading to Paris for the Olympics and will be making a difference for families battling cancer while cheering on Team USA. Millward launched a fundraiser that not only celebrates American victories in Paris, but all of the proceeds...
Carolina Insider: Summer Updates, James Worthy
July 19, 2024 | Men's Basketball Get all the latest summer news updates and visit with Tar Heel national champion and Naismith Hall of Famer James Worthy on Friday's Carolina Insider podcast hosted by Jones Angell and Adam Lucas. Show highights: • Summer updates on Carolina football, baseball and basketball (5:33) • All-time Tar Heel great James Worthy joins to discuss his time at UNC, the 1982 NCAA championship, Celtics/Lakers and much more! (22:34) • Plus: The Pod has been invited to a wedding (1:09:11), ethical flag questions (1:12:31), Christmas Mad Libs (1:29:46) and... The 2024 Poddy Awards! (1:39:00) Carolina...
Breweries to Host Olympic-Themed Team Games
Gather your team and head to Twenty-Six Acres Brewing or Old Armor Beer to compete in fun Olympic-themed games. With the Paris Olympics set to start later this month, some of our local breweries are ready to get in on the action with their own events!. 26 Acres Beer Olympics.
East Surry graduate drafted by Phillies
FORT WORTH, Texas — Surry County was represented in the MLB Draft for a third consecutive year. AJ Wilson had his name called on July 16 and will join the Philadelphia Phillies organization; the 2019 East Surry graduate and 2024 UNC-Charlotte graduate was taken in the 12th round with the 372nd overall pick. The Phillies entered the all-star break with a league-leading 62 wins and only 34 losses. ...
The biggest questions for Duke, UNC and NC State ahead of ACC football media days
In just over a month, ACC football will kick off in Ireland, with Florida State and Georgia Tech opening the 2024 season in Dublin. Before games start Aug. 24, the ACC’s 17 teams will head to Charlotte for a four-day media event as part of ACC Kickoff, which will be televised Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on the ACC Network.
Heffner Qualifies for 124th U.S. Amateur Championship
SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. -- One of the most decorated golfers in program history, former Davidson College standout Alex Heffner '24, fired a two-under 69 Tuesday at Mid-Pines Inn & Golf Course to qualify for the 2024 U.S. Amateur Championship. A native of Harrisburg, N.C., Heffner finished the day with six...
Softballer is first ever female from Rowan County to win NCHSAA Player of the Year
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A softball player from Rowan County who became the first-ever athlete in the area to be named the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Player of the Year was honored this week. Emma Clark recently graduated from West Rowan High School and will head to Tennessee in the […]
1979 East Gaston baseball team headlines 2024 Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame class
The Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame will induct its 2024 class as part of a banquet July 20 at the city’s municipal complex at 400 E. Central Avenue. Among this year’s honorees are the 1979 East Gaston baseball team, in addition to former athletic standouts Cierra Brooks, Ed Handsel, James Mack, Chais Schenk and Jamie Summerlin. The event will also recognize Vance Furr with the “Community Spirit Award” for his many contributions to Mount Holly youth...
ACC media days 2024: Legal battles with Florida State, Clemson cast shadow over top storylines to watch
With 17 schools and a membership that now covers three different time zones, the ACC enters its media days with issues that run far deeper than a depth chart and carry more weight than an offensive line that "got bigger this summer." When commissioner Jim Phillips addresses the media on Day 1 of the ACC Football Kickoff on Monday in Charlotte, he'll be expected to address the future of a conference that's currently engaged in lawsuits with its two premier football powers.
Ask The Old Guy: Almost time to go to camp
CHARLOTTE — Football players are back in a football building. They’re not doing football things yet, but it’s one step closer. It’s not quite guys carrying their items into a dorm at Wofford in terms of a visual, but it’s a start. I mean, there’s Xavier Legette, which means we’re one step closer to seeing all the new people back on the field.
Girls motivate each other at local camp that fosters a cycling community for kids of color
This summer, a group of girls has cycled their way around Charlotte, navigating bike lanes, greenways, and even the light rail to enjoy the city’s natural and cultural offerings. They’re part of Charlotte Bike Camp’s Melanin in Motion program, which helps foster a cycling community for young people of color.
Tennessee vs. NC State tickets: Cheapest price, date for college football game in Charlotte
Tennessee and NC State kickoff their 2024 college football season with a neutral site clash in Charlotte. Here's everything you need to know about how to get tickets including the cheapest prices and best seats on StubHub.
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