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Full details of Hornets waiving Reggie Jackson revealed with new info
The Charlotte Hornets released Reggie Jackson after acquiring him in a deal with the Denver Nuggets earlier this offseason. The trade was a very clear dump on the side of Denver. Jackson was waived by Charlotte, clearing the way for him to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, who he will...
Sudden Impact’s Loggins named Detailer of the Year
Mark Loggins, an employee of Sudden Impact Collision/Mechanical Shop was named “Detailer of the Year” by the Carolinas Collision Association (CCA). The award was made at the quarterly meeting of the CCA which was held at the Autotality offices in Mooresville on July 18. Loggins was nominated for the award by Sudden Impact because he has […] The post Sudden Impact’s Loggins named Detailer of the Year appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Watch | Jim Curtin's postgame presser after #PHIvCLT
Following Philadelphia Union's Leagues Cup contest against Charlotte FC on Saturday night, Head Coach Jim Curtin will speak with the media from the press conference room inside Subaru Park. The postgame press conference which will be streamed in its entirity below and will begin shortly before the Union manager starts with his opening statement.
Catawba Seniors Morning Out For August
HICKORY, N.C. –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in August including a trip to the farmers market, crafting classes, and cooking demonstrations. Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors Morning Out, which is held Monday through Thursday mornings at five convenient locations. A hot, balanced lunch is served each day. Programs are free to participants, who may pick and choose which days to attend. Bus transportation to and from the sites is available in some locations.
Johnston Man Receives Sentence For Planning To Attack Energy Grid
Federal prison sentences have been handed out to three individuals who conspired to attack the United States’ energy grid. Among them is a 25-year-old man from Johnston. Liam Collins received a ten-year sentence for the weapons charges associated with the scheme. Paul James Kryscuk of Idaho and Justin Wade...
Chapel Hill girl gets on stage, receives Taylor Swift's hat during Eras Tour stop in Germany
A Taylor Swift fan from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, lived out her dream and went viral during Swift's Era's tour in Hamburg, Germany, on July 23.Lucia Hugelmeyer, 9, was in Italy with her family for her 17-year-old sister's lacrosse team. They made a last-minute decision to attend Swift's concert in Germany.It turned out to be a decision Hugelmeyer will never forget.She was picked from the crowd to go on stage and receive Taylor Swift's hat during the entertainer's hit song "22." The hat gift is a staple at Swift's concerts, but Hugelmeyer never imagined she'd be picked to be part...
Residents, business owners invited to welcome Cycle NC participants to Statesville
More than 900 cyclists are expected to stop over in Statesville on October 7 during the Cycle NC Mountains to Coast ride. The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau, the City of Statesville, Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce invite the community to help welcome the cyclists.
‘It’s amazing’: Community steps up to replace stolen gear for West Caldwell High School football team
LENOIR, N.C. (WBTV) - When listing the things most necessary to play football, a helmet is probably at the top of the list. Community support might be a close second. When the West Caldwell Warriors take to the field for their first game on August 23, they’ll have both. However, not without a few hiccups.
Mooresville Downtown Commission shares proceeds from two events with local nonprofits
The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) recently made charitable contributions to The Christian Mission and Mooresville Arts. Proceeds from The Shamrocks & Shenanigans and Uncorked & Artsy were donated to the local nonprofit organizations. The Shamrocks & Shenanigans event raised $2,000 to benefit The Christian Mission’s Substance Use Support Program. This...
Coast to Coast: Carolina Basketball's Top 100 Players
Because of its long history of success, trying to put North Carolina Basketball into any confines can be a tough task. Inside Carolina analytics expert Adrian Atkinson takes the spotlight on this special episode of the Coast to Coast show, as Sherrell McMillan and Joey Powell discuss Atkinson's recently released, updated comprehensive ranking of UNC's Top 100 Basketball players.
To understand homelessness, this pastor lived on the streets
For five days last summer, Finish Line Christian Center Pastor Shannon Williams lived on the streets of Lenoir. Williams was with another member of the church, Jon Beard. He had a cot and a backpack, and the two slept under a bridge. "We lived on the streets just like any other homeless community....
North Carolina Democrats sue to reverse decision that put RFK Jr. on ballot
The North Carolina Democratic Party has challenged the state election board's recent decision to recognize a new political party that will put Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the state's presidential ballots.The complaint filed Thursday seeks to reverse the board's action that made "We The People" an official party in the presidential battleground state. Board staff last week said that supporters of We The People turned in enough valid signatures from registered and qualified voters to exceed the petition threshold in state law.In the complaint filed in Wake County Superior Court, lawyers representing the Democratic Party alleged that Kennedy's campaign evaded...
D.G. Martin: New book spotlights legacy of playwright Paul Green
Many North Carolinians know who Paul Green is or was, but most can’t tell you much about him. He was certainly North Carolina’s greatest modern playwright as many of us learned when our teachers told us about the outdoor drama, “The Lost Colony,” the story of attempted colonization of North Carolina by the British, including, of course, the birth of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the “new world.” ...
North Carolina to Enjoy Dry Spell: First Since July 4th
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina residents can look forward to noticeably drier conditions today, with clearing skies throughout the day. This marks the first time since July 4th that measurable rainfall is not expected anywhere in central North Carolina. According to the US National Weather Service in Raleigh, Saturday...
Fight fentanyl poisoning and learn at a local Race Against Drugs event
It has been reported that ten people in North Carolina die each day as a result of fentanyl poisoning and over 375 people in Davidson County have also died as a result since 2015. Recently Davidson County has been inundated with more deaths associated with fentanyl. It is saddening to hear the number of individuals that have lost their lives from fentanyl poisoning and the statistics are as shocking when the age range of those killed by fentanyl is exposed. Locally, there have been countless arrests made by law enforcement of persons selling the deadly drug within our own community. There have also been arrests made of parents and caretakers of children that are being poisoned after ingesting the drug, unaware. This dangerous drug effects everyone and has the potential of killing someone that each of us know and loves, if it hasn’t already. It is time to end the excuses that too many live by, that it is not our problem, because it now is.
NC Fast Facts: US census to conduct test runs throughout South, West, including NC
Six places in the South and West will host practice runs four years before the 2030 U.S. census, a nationwide head count that helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas, tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina;...
Miami Football: Expectations remain high at ACC Media Day Kickoff
CHARLOTTE - Head coach Mario Cristobal, quarterback Cam Ward, offensive lineman Jalen Rivers, and linebacker Francisco Mauigoa were the four Miami representatives who made a positive impression at the ACC Media Days Kickoff on Wednesday (July 24) in Charlotte, N.C. Cristobal, who is looking to improve on his 12-13 record...
Tidjane Salaun's summer league performance proves Hornets biggest worry
The Charlotte Hornets surprisingly selected Tidjane Salaun with the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Most predicted Salaun as a mid-first-round selection, but Charlotte clearly believed in his potential. It was shocking to see him taken so high, but Salaun has more than enough upside to deliver. The...
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