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NBA mock draft: Hornets and Blazers have big decisions

LOS ANGELES — They're in the gym, at the games, studying film and speaking to league insiders. The writers who cover these NBA teams, the ones picking in the first round, know what teams need. They know who could be available. They know what types of players these executives like…

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Lowe’s wins COVID lawsuit over unmasked customer who spat repeatedly in store

A Lowe’s shopper in California lost his appeal this month of a court ruling that dismissed his claim that Lowe’s workers should have intervened when another shopper repeatedly spat in his face during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Alex Zietlow: Witnessing the magic of NASCAR’s Daytona 500 through a first-timer’s eyes

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — There was a moment, about an hour before Sunday’s Daytona 500 and about four hours before the race’s epic and historic conclusion, when I finally got the chance to ponder a question that some might consider important.

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3 things to know about the landmark Picasso exhibit as it opens in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A landmark art exhibition opened in early February in Charlotte with a rare look at works by one of the most influential artists in the 20th century — Pablo Picasso.

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Report: Panthers, Ejiro Evero have mutual interest in DC hiring

Per Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer, Carolina is viewed as a "good place" for Ejiro Evero—who has interest in becoming the Panthers' new defensive coordinator.

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Report: Panthers to interview Cowboys OC Kellen Moore for HC job on Tuesday

Per Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer, the Panthers will interview Cowboys OC Kellen Moore for their HC job on Tuesday.

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Panthers will not host 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans for interview

As first reported by Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer, the interview between the Panthers and 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans has been called off due to logistical issues.

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3 dead after scaffolding collapse at construction site near Uptown Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three construction workers are dead after falling about 70 feet when scaffolding collapsed at a construction site near Uptown Charlotte and Dilworth on Monday morning, MEDIC and Charlotte Fire said.

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Paul Silas, the former head coach of Charlotte Hornets and once an NBA star, has died

Paul Silas, an NBA star player who later was the head coach of the Charlotte NBA franchise on two different occasions, has died. He was 79.

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Matt Rhule claims his ‘final say’ over Panthers’ roster decisions was a myth

In a new interview on Thursday with Scott Fowler of The Charlotte Observer, former Panthers HC Matt Rhule claimed he "never made a draft pick."

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Scott Fowler: What I’m thankful for: family, dogs, 4th-and-goals, Ron Green ... and Dave Tepper?!

For more than 40 years, Charlotte sports columnist Ron Green Sr. wrote a Thanksgiving Day column about what he was thankful for, both in and out of the sports world.

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Bradley Bozeman turned down more money elsewhere to sign with Panthers

As reported by Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer, Bradley Bozeman turned down more lucrative offers elsewhere to sign with the Panthers this past spring. Here's why:

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Why you’re likely to shell out more for eggs, turkeys and other holiday staples this year

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Prices on items like eggs, turkeys and other mainstays of holiday meals look to gobble up a larger piece of your food budget this year.

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Hornets free agent Miles Bridges pleads no contest to domestic violence

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After months of postponements, Miles Bridges’ domestic violence case has finally come to a resolution.

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Free thinker? Inappropriate? Child’s Halloween costume of Jan. 6 shaman sparks debate

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An Instagram account best known for identifying Jan. 6 rioters turned its attention to an 11-year-old boy from Shelby this week after he won a costume contest at his school.

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Elton John debuts new musical all about Tammy Faye Bakker ... because of course he did

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Tammy Faye Bakker renaissance shows no signs of slowing down.

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Police: Hornets' James Bouknight had gun, was passed out in car before arrest in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Additional details from a police report on Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight’s arrest from Sunday show he was found unconscious in his car in an uptown parking deck and had a gun. He was charged with driving while impaired, according to Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office arrest records.

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Scott Fowler: Since you’re reading this, Dave Tepper, here’s what I want — and it’s not an apology

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If you’re reading this, Dave Tepper, and I know that you are:

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Queen Elizabeth once a UNC fan? Her 1st (American) football game featured the Tar Heels.

About six decades ago, the UNC Tar Heels once hoped that the presence of Queen Elizabeth II among the ranks of its fans would surely result in a win at a game on the road.

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High school long snapper Jack Mowrey raising money for cancer research with every snap

This long snapper from Ardrey Kell (N.C.), a high school in Charlotte is raising money for cancer research with every snap.

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Economist explains when we’ll know the recession is here and how long it will last

North Carolina economists last week told The Charlotte Observer they’re increasingly concerned about an impending recession.

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Ellis L. Williams: The Panthers should trade for Browns’ Baker Mayfield sooner than later

It’s time for the Carolina Panthers to trade for Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.

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NBA's Montrezl Harrell facing felony marijuana charge

Charlotte Hornets forward Montrezl Harrell is facing a felony drug charge after authorities said they found vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana in his car during a traffic stop

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Hornets hire Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as their new coach

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets finally have their new leader.

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4 injured in shooting at NC mall food court, police say

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Four people were injured during a shooting in the food court of Eastridge Mall in Gastonia on Friday afternoon, police said.

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