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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...
Charlotte shopping center bought for $94 million
The Carolina Pavilion shopping center in south Charlotte has a new owner. Winter Park, Florida-based CTO Realty Growth purchased the 691,000-square-feet open-air retail center on South Boulevard for $94 million, according to Mecklenburg County property records. The previous owner was Beachood, Ohio-based Site Centers, who paid $110 million for the...
Entries for upcoming Iredell County Agricultural Fair will be accepted August 27-28
Iredell County Agricultural Fair officials will be accepting entries for this year’s fair next week. Categories include field and garden crops, honey, canning, baked goods furnishings, clothing, arts, crafts, antiques, flowers and plants, photography, and more. Participants are encouraged to register online at https://iredellfair.com/pageserver/fair-forms. Entries will be accepted at...
Legendary Viking returns to lead North Meck as head coach
HUNTERSVILLE – Nearly 20 years ago, Daryl Vereen was a two-way star on the football field for the North Meck Vikings and a multi-sport athlete who was a starter on the 2005 state championship basketball team. He’s now been called to lead his alma mater back to prominence on the gridiron, with the program seeking its first playoff victory since 2017.
'Bizarre-looking' creature getting a helping hand from North Carolina conservationists
BOONE, N.C. - A little-known marine animal that spends much of its time under rocks is getting a helping hand from conservationists in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that favors clean, cool water, but its population has been in significant decline since the 1970s.
North Carolina Lottery Mega Millions, Lucky For Life results for August 23, 2024
The North Carolina Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Friday, August 23, 2024 results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from August 23 drawing 28-30-44-66-69, Mega Ball: 02, Megaplier: 3 ...
Swimming advisory lifted for most sound-side sites on NC coast two weeks after Tropical Storm Debby
Two weeks after Debby hit North Carolina as a tropical storm, a precautionary swimming advisory that was put in place on Aug. 7 has been lifted for several sites. It is still in place, however, for eight areas, including two in popular Wrightsville Beach.
Investigation finds no evidence Musk super PAC broke voter registration laws
Elon Musk’s America PAC, which is supporting former President Donald Trump’s reelection efforts, is calling on election officials to drop its investigation into alleged violations of state campaign finance law. State officials in North Carolina and Michigan launched investigations into Musk’s PAC after reports came in that its website was misleading to voters. The website […]
Byrd featured at FCA Rally at Ridgecroft School
AHOSKIE – The Northeast North Carolina Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) announces that East Carolina University baseball’s Parker Byrd will appear at an FCA Rally on Thursday, Aug. 29 at Ridgecroft School. The doors open at 5:30 pm and the program will begin at 6 pm. The event...
Site of shuttered Wizard of Oz theme park that’s been closed since 1980 to host festival for film’s 85th anniversary
IF you happen to have a pair of ruby slippers lying around, it’s time to put them on and head to the Emerald City – or Land of Oz. Though the theme park has been closed since 1980, the site hosts an annual festival and this year they’ll be celebrating the 85th anniversary of the […]
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