When the Charlotte Hornets tip off their play-in tournament game later this week, they won’t have Gordon Hayward available. The team announced Hayward is out indefinitely with continued discomfort in his left foot and it will be placed in a cast to imm…
Former Gov. Pat McCrory ties ‘reckless’ US Senate competitor to Madison Cawthorn
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former Gov. Pat McCrory, who is running for U.S. Senate, launched a new digital ad this week attempting to tie one of his biggest competitors to one of the most controversial men in North Carolina politics: Rep. Madison Cawthorn. The …
‘Disturbing pattern:’ Bomb threats made against 16 schools over 2 days, NC sheriff says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — State and local law enforcement officials in North Carolina are investigating after threatening calls about suspicious packages were made at 16 different high schools over a period of two days. The latest call resulted in students bei…
An ankle monitor didn’t keep North Carolina man from robbing banks — again and again, FBI says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — While court records reveal Khalil Prater as a persistent bank robber, he has not proven to be a particularly elusive one. Starting in February and continuing for the next month or so, the 26-year-old Charlotte man targeted three city …
All signs point toward Sam Darnold starting for the Panthers next season
PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Panthers have tried desperately to fix their quarterback situation this offseason. They went hard after Deshaun Watson. And now, two weeks after failing to secure the former Houston quarterback, they remain at square one with few…
As spring storms threaten, here’s how to protect your property from ‘flying debris’
Damaging storms already sweeping across the country in the first weeks of spring have been a reminder of the dangerous and even deadly weather the season can bring. Conditions are ripe in spring for storms that can bring strong winds, lightning, floodi…
Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith arrested on gun and drug charges
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith was arrested on gun and drug charges Friday in Union County, S.C., according to jail and court records. South Carolina court and police records show Smith was charged Friday by Union County Sheriff’s O…
‘Done playing with you idiots’: Teacher resigns after outburst caught on video
A North Carolina teacher has resigned after he was recorded shouting obscenities and what one student called “racially motivated” comments during class, school officials say. “Does anybody else want to try my authority because I’m ——- done playing …
Isaiah Thomas isn’t going anywhere. Takeaways from the Hornets’ win over New Orleans.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Miles Bridges knew something was off. Maybe his birthday senses were tingling. But there was a point prior to the Charlotte Hornets’ matchup with New Orleans on Monday night that had Bridges slightly worried. “I could tell in warm ups…
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball is getting a huge assist from Isaiah Thomas. Their bond is special.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LaMelo Ball was just as thrilled as anybody. When news first broke three weeks ago about the impending arrival of Isaiah Thomas, an unexpected move by Charlotte Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak, Ball was among the first people to…