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West Meck HS grad representing Gambia at Olympics
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — West Meck High School is the proud alma mater of not one, but two Olympians. Naya Tapper is the co-captain of the United States women's sevens rugby team that will play in Tuesday's semifinal. In 2022, Sanu Jallow-Lockhart graduated from the school, and she is in...
Panthers great Steve Smith Sr. reveals he worked with Jonathan Mingo during offseason
A franchise legend seems to have taken a youngster under his wing cape. Carolina Panthers great Steve Smith Sr. was a guest on Monday’s episode of The Clubhouse with Kyle Bailey. The team’s all-time leading receiver was asked about Jonathan Mingo and his hot start to this year’s training camp.
What are Crisis Intervention Teams? How did they de-escalate an armed man with mental health problems?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - After an hours-long standoff came to a peaceful end Monday afternoon police say they were able to negotiate with an armed man held up at a convenience store. Police were able to de-escalate the situation with that subject they say was suffering with mental difficulties without...
App State awarded nearly $2.2 million to support growth of its nursing programs
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University will receive nearly $2.2 million over two years to expand its nursing degree programs, part of a groundbreaking statewide effort to address a nursing workforce shortage in North Carolina. The University of North Carolina System announced July 16 that it has awarded nearly...
WEATHER ALERT: Severe storms could bring flash flooding
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Prepare for more rain! The National Weather Service says all of Western North Carolina is under a ‘slight risk’ category (level 2 of 5) for severe weather on Tuesday. Severe storms will be possible Tuesday afternoon into the evening with the main threat...
Team USA's 3x3 women's basketball team falls to Germany in first of the Paris Olympics
PARIS, France — Team USA's 3x3 women's basketball team finished its game against Germany on Tuesday, with two star athletes from North Carolina. Team USA fell to Germany 17-13 in defense of its 2021 Olympic title at LaConcorde, with North Carolina's Cierra Burdick and Dearica Hamby scoring four and two points each, respectively.
Carolina Panthers' renaissance man continues offseason rejuvenation at camp
It's hard for fans to get excited about Ian Thomas. The veteran tight end had countless opportunities to fill the gaping void left by Greg Olsen in 2020. He's blown every one of them despite getting a pretty decent contract extension from the Carolina Panthers to keep him long-term. Thomas'...
Panthers Lose Special Teams Star to Devastating Injury in Training Camp
The Panthers' special teams unit suffered a big blow on Monday, losing versatile ace Sam Franklin to a broken foot that'll sideline him for a significant portion of the regular season. Entering his fifth season with the organization, the veteran safety led the team in special teams snaps in each...
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