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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.
Pickleball's popularity continues to soar in Charlotte
Charlotte's appetite for pickleball hasn't subsided. Why it matters: The demand for courts has led to new businesses catering to the sport and public investment. Plus pickleball remains the fastest-growing sport in the United States, per the Sports & Fitness Industry Association's 2024 Topline Participation Report.By the numbers: There are 541 locations with 2,122 courts across North Carolina, with 40 locations and 202 courts in Charlotte, according to Pickleheads, USA Pickleball's official court and game finder. Charlotte has more courts than anywhere else in the state.Pickleheads' database includes free public parks and private courts, plus experiences like Rally, a pickleball...
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.
Parents, employees question spending at closed Charlotte school
It’s been about two months since a private school in Charlotte with 300 students announced it would not continue to operate in the fall. Some parents told the Charlotte Observer they weren’t surprised Northside Christian Academy closed and questioned the school’s spending. The Observer’s Rebecca Noel wrote...
Potential for late-day downpours and storms continues 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 likely thru the week, dropping into 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.
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