Charlotte FC, having secured the 5th position in the Eastern Conference, is set to face Orlando City SC in the first round of the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. The teams will compete in a Best-of-Three series, with the initial match taking place at Inter&Co Stadium.
Kristijan Kahlina has reached a significant milestone by becoming the second player in Charlotte FC's history to make 100 appearances for the club across all competitions. This achievement was marked during Saturday's match in D.C. Brandt Bronico was the first player to achieve this earlier in the season.
LISC Charlotte has introduced the Real Estate Developer Incubator (REDi) training program to promote wealth creation among emerging commercial developers in Charlotte.
Senator Thom Tillis has expressed concerns over Governor Roy Cooper's request for the North Carolina General Assembly to address a $175 million budget shortfall in the state's disaster recovery efforts. The funds, initially provided by the federal government for Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence recovery, are now insufficient according to recent assessments.
Thursday was a typical day for the Carolina Panthers, which has been rare lately. Receiver Adam Thielen and tight end Tommy Tremble participated in their second day of practice. On defense, with more players returning from injury, the team practiced with a more complete front-seven, including Jadeveon Clowney at pass-rusher and Josey Jewell stabilizing the linebacker group. Defensive end A'Shawn Robinson also participated as a limited participant due to a knee issue.
Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton was absent from practice on Thursday for the second consecutive day due to a right thumb injury sustained in a car accident. Dalton is among seven players who did not participate as the team prepares to face the Broncos. The list includes cornerback Dane Jackson (hamstring), wide receiver Diontae Johnson (rib), safety Jammie Robinson (knee), safety Nick Scott (hamstring), outside linebacker D.J. Wonnum (quadriceps), and kicker Eddy Piñeiro, who was out for personal reasons.
The Charlotte Hornets have introduced their 2024-25 Emirates NBA Cup court, which will be used during Group Play and the Quarterfinals of the NBA's in-season competition.
D.J. Wonnum is nearing a return to the field after an offseason marked by significant health challenges. The Carolina Panthers linebacker detailed his recovery process, which included three surgeries following a Christmas Eve injury that ended his season with the Minnesota Vikings. Complications arose when his body rejected internal stitches, leading to a MRSA infection and blood clots from intravenous antibiotics.
Life has become clearer for many school-aged children in Mecklenburg and Charleston counties, thanks to a new partnership between The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation and Vision to Learn. This collaboration aims to provide eye care at no cost to tens of thousands of students in the region.
Crown Legacy FC emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against top-seeded FC Cincinnati 2, securing their place in the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs. The match, held at NKU Soccer Stadium on October 20, 2024, saw Crown Legacy FC come from behind to clinch a 2-1 win.
The Carolina Panthers have announced the return of three key players to practice on Wednesday. Wide receiver Adam Thielen and safety Jordan Fuller, both placed on injured reserve last month due to hamstring injuries sustained during a game against the Raiders, are now eligible to practice within a 21-day window. During this period, they can be reactivated at any time.
The Panthers' quarterback Andy Dalton and his family were involved in a traffic accident on Tuesday afternoon, but all members, including their mini goldendoodle Wynnie, are safe. The incident occurred while they were picking up their children from school near their South Charlotte home.
Panthers head coach Dave Canales announced on Wednesday that quarterback Bryce Young will start in the upcoming game against Denver. This decision follows an injury to Andy Dalton, who has a sprained right thumb. The injury occurred after Dalton was involved in a traffic accident on Tuesday.
Bryce Young is set to start as quarterback for the Carolina Panthers against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. This decision follows an incident involving Andy Dalton, who was in a car accident resulting in a sprained thumb. Head coach Dave Canales expressed hope that Dalton could return as a backup.
Today, The Hill published an op-ed by Senator Thom Tillis emphasizing the need for Congress to act swiftly on long-term disaster recovery assistance. In his piece, Tillis addressed the challenges faced by North Carolina in recovering from Hurricane Helene and urged Congress to return from its recess to pass necessary funding.
Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton was absent from Wednesday's practice due to a right thumb issue. This follows his involvement in a traffic accident on Tuesday. Other players who did not participate include cornerback Dane Jackson (hamstring), wide receiver Diontae Johnson (rib/not injury-related/rest), defensive end A'Shawn Robinson (knee), safety Nick Scott (hamstring), and safety Sam Franklin Jr. (not injury-related/personal/foot).
A pair of former Carolina Panthers players, Luke Kuechly and Steve Smith Sr., are among the 50 modern-era candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025. Jared Allen, who played his final season with the Panthers in 2015, is also on the list.