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Soccer Recap: Central Cabarrus Starts Season with Win at Home
Central Cabarrus gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Wednesday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Mount Pleasant Tigers a 7-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for the Vikings, who also won the pair's last head-to-head. Their offense was hitting Mount Pleasant from...
Michael McDowell Brings Martin Transportation Systems, Love’s Travel Stops to the Motor City
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 13, 2024) – Michael McDowell and the No. 34 team head to the Irish Hills of Michigan this weekend. The 34 Ford Mustang Dark Horse will have a returning partner in Martin Transportation Systems (MTS) and Love’s Travel Stops with them. A loyal Love’s Travel...
News, notes and takes from Thursday's joint practice between Panthers and Jets
Not only was this morning’s training camp session the final one of the summer for the Carolina Panthers, but it was also their biggest. For the second time in as many years, the team hosted a joint practice with the New York Jets. And, as expected, the competitive juices weren’t just flowing—they were flooding.
Breakaway Music Festival Returning to Charlotte Next Month
“Charlotte is a special place for us – the relationships we have with our community, our fans, and our partners make Breakaway, Breakaway. 2024 marks our fourth year at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and in the past two years, we’ve been lucky enough to have both Spring and Fall shows,” said Breakaway Exec William Van Orsdel. “We’re excited to be back in just a few months with a completely different vibe bringing back our renowned Commercial EDM style with some of the biggest names in dance music: Alesso, Fisher and Marshmello.”
Public transportation, parking decks available for Charlotte Pride: What to know
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Queen City is hosting its annual Charlotte Pride weekend on Saturday and Sunday, and for the hundreds of thousands expected to attend, getting there could cause some headaches. The festival will cover a large portion of Uptown, with the “Festival Zone” stretching along Tryon Street...
Sun Belt Preview: Appalachian State, Texas State picked as favorites as season arrives
Appalachian State is looking to add another major achievement in the Sun Belt Conference this season. Maybe more than one. Like another conference title. And perhaps a spot in the expanded, 12-team College Football Playoff. Appalachian State was picked to win the Sun Belt’s East Division in preseason selections, led...
Chiefs, Panthers Could Sign Recently Cut $24 Million Defensive Back
The New York Giants cut defensive back Jalen Mills on Thursday, ending his time with the team before it ever truly began. Mill, a former seventh-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, made a name for himself with the Philadelphia Eagles and continued his solid play with the New England Patriots. A cornerback by trade, Mills transitioned to safety and can play both positions at a reasonably high level. The Giants signed him to a one-year, $1.38 million deal earlier in the year, but released him after a stint on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list.
NC hospital breaks silence on accusation of organ harvesting following the death of a young Black man
Following accusations of organ harvesting and medical negligence by Black parents who lost their son, Terrance “T” Howard, a medical facility in North Carolina has issued a response. Howard, a 19-year-old athlete, died on Thursday after battling serious injuries sustained when he was struck by a vehicle on...
Spirit Airlines Adds New Nonstop Flight From Charlotte to This Popular Destination
Looking for somewhere new to travel from Charlotte? If there’s one thing about traveling on a plane that hate the most, it’s connecting flights. I am a person who would prefer to just have to sit on one plane, one time, and land directly at my destination. Too many stops, layovers, and breaks in between just don’t allow me to enjoy the complete travel experience. Plus, I have a fear of losing my luggage and my thought process is, that the more stops the more opportunities for my bag to disappear.
Coalition pushes for NC school suspension reform
A coalition of groups focused on helping students and communities of color are pressing for changes to school suspension rules. The Freedom Hill Coalition launched its Represent Us! campaign Thursday in Raleigh. The Coalition, which is comprised of 14 separate groups, is calling on lawmakers and school boards to allow...
1 in 4 NC students chronically absent from school
One in four North Carolina students was "chronically absent" from school during the 2022-23 school year, state data show. This means hundreds of thousands of students missed at least 10% of the school year, or the equivalent of at least three and a half weeks of school.
TD Bank Hires Former BofA Executive as Regional President of the Mid-South Metro
TD Bank named Chris Ward as regional president of the mid-South Metro, which includes Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. In this role, Ward will head TD Bank’s mid-South consumer and commercial services. Ward will be based in Charlotte and will lead more than 4,000 regionally based employees and a network of 135 stores.
East Providence police arrest wanted man at Rumford Motor Inn
(WJAR) — The East Providence Police Department arrested a man wanted in North Carolina at a local motel on Wednesday. The department confirmed that the fugitive was arrested at the Rumford Motor Inn. The department said it became aware that the man, 45-year-old London Clyde of Providence, was there...
Coharie Tribe to be featured on N.C. highway marker
RALEIGH — An American Indian tribe linked to settlements primarily in Sampson and Harnett counties soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The marker commemorating the Coharie Tribe of North Carolina and a separate marker commemorating the East Carolina Indian School both will be dedicated during a ceremony at 10 a.m. Aug. 24 at the Coharie Tribal Center, 7531 U.S. 421, Clinton. The Coharie are believed...
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