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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.
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:
Late score gives Post 43 a win over Richland; Juniors game suspended because of weather
A one out double by Cooper Zohner in the bottom of the seventh gave Fort Mill Post 43 Seniors a 5-4 win over Richland Post 215 Tuesday evening. After a scoreless top half of the first, Fort Mill got leadoff hitter Owen Noonan on base due to a Richland error. Simon Fernandez followed with a single. A walk to Jonathan Barschow loaded the bases.
‘Special moment.’ Players, gamers excited for long-awaited launch of College Football 2025
After an 11-year hiatus, EA Sports is finally releasing a new version of its college football video game. It features all 134 NCAA D1 FBS schools, with more than 1,000 real-life players on the roster.
Free swim classes taught by lifeguards offered in Mecklenburg County
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With temperatures soaring into the upper 90s, it's been difficult to stay cool. But in the Charlotte area, some of the coolest places around are the eight Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation swimming areas. At two of those locations, kids can stay cool while learning how to swim for free.
'My wildest dream': NC's Leibfarth making history in women's kayak and canoe at second Olympic games
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — These days, Evy Leibfarth is a world traveler, competing in canoe and kayak all over the world. But for a few weeks a year, she’s at her home course: The Whitewater Center in Charlotte. “It’s a really pretty place and the whitewater here is awesome,”...
"We're going for donuts" and other takeaways from South Carolina football's Monday at SEC Media Days
SEC Media Days kicked off on Monday, and South Carolina football fans didn't have to wait very long for their favorite team to be represented. Head coach Shane Beamer and his three Gamecock player representatives (defensive tackle Boogie Huntley, linebacker Debo Williams, and wide receiver/quarterback Luke Doty) were on the docket for the first day of the event and all had their chances in front of the microphones.
Chansky’s Notebook: New Game is On
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. The life of Carolina football during the death of College Football 2014. Full disclosure, I’ve never owned a...
Charlotte Rallies Support for U.S. Women’s Field Hockey Team Ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics
Charlotte was palpable this weekend as the city rallied around the U.S. Women’s Field Hockey team. Providence Day School was awash with patriotic hues and the vocal support of locals cheering on the athletes as they prepare to quickly head to the Paris 2024 Olympics. According to a report by QC News, Saturday's pep rally was not only about building morale but also to drum up financial support for the team’s expenses overseas.
These are the players NC State, UNC and Duke are bringing to ACC Kickoff
With the ACC Kickoff around the corner, talking season is almost upon us for college football. The media days begin on July 22, with Duke speaking on Wednesday, July 24 and NC State and UNC speaking on Thursday, July 25. As is customary, teams will be bringing player representatives to go through the gauntlet of press conferences, mics and cameras.. Here's who will represent NC State, UNC and Duke in Charlotte.
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