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Taking a look at my Preseason All-ACC ballot
CHARLOTTE -- I submitted my Preseason All-ACC ballot, which includes Preseason Player of the Year and Predicted Order of Finish, on Tuesday morning. Voting is limited to media who are credentialed for the ACC Kickoff. Voting began on Monday, July 22, and will conclude on Sunday, July 28. The Order of Finish will be announced on Wednesday, July 31. The Preseason All-ACC Team and Player of the Year will be announced on Thursday, Aug. 1.
PARENT TO KNOW: Karly Barker
Karly Barker is the founder of Courtside Kids – an activewear brand for boys and girls ages 2 – 14. Prior to starting her family, the Utah native was a broadcast news reporter and anchor. Karly and her husband moved to Charlotte in 2012, and after seeing a need and getting a little podcast inspiration from Spanx founder, Sarah Blakely, she launched Courtside Kids in 2020.
Tracking Dontae Balfour’s journey from UNC to leading Charlotte 49ers’ defense
The returning Charlotte cornerback reflects on growing up where it’s “easy to get in trouble,” his relationship with Dré Bly and how it’s sparked a newfound love for the Old North State.
Widespread, late-day downpours and storms continue as humidity stays high
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Daily chances for afternoon and evening showers and storms will stick around through the end of the workweek as humidity stays high. Temp Trend: Staying near or below average this week. Rain Trend: Daily downpours, storms likely this week, trending down next week. Humidity: Stays tropical,...
One arrested, two more wanted in connection to robbery, assault
(Tristen Butler was arrested on Monday at approximately 5 p.m. The sheriff’s office still has warrants for the arrest of Eric Coates.) SALISBURY — One man has been arrested and arrest warrants have been issued for two others in connection to a robbery that left a man in the hospital. Deputies initially responded to the parking […] The post One arrested, two more wanted in connection to robbery, assault appeared first on Salisbury Post.
2024 North Carolina high School football: Week-by-week schedules for every WNC team
North Carolina high school teams in the NCHSAA can officially begin their season on Aug. 23, while NCISAA teams can start on Aug. 16. The NCISAA regular season concludes Oct. 25, and the NCHSAA regular season ends Nov. 1. Western North Carolina teams are competing in summer workouts and 7-on-7s...
Party pushing Cornel West for president sues North Carolina elections board
(The Center Square) – Litigation was filed Monday by the Justice for All Party, supporter of Cornel West for president, against the North Carolina State Board of Elections by three Fayetteville residents. The lawsuit of plaintiffs Johnny Thomas Ortiz II, Jimmie Gregory Rogers Jr. and Weldon Murphy says the state board had “no legal authority” […]
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