Charlotte Checkers Announce Affiliation With NHL's Florida Panthers
The Charlotte Checkers today announced that they have reached a multi-year affiliation agreement with the NHLβs Florida Panthers that will begin with the 2020-21 season.
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Panthers McCaffrey Honored To Be Named Captain
Run CMC can add another accolade to his already incredible NFL resume. After a team vote, the Panthers have named him one of their six captains for the 2020 season.
Kawann Short Reacts To Being Named Panthers Captain
Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short says he's honored that his teammates voted him one of six captains for 2020 season.
Panthers Name Captains For 2020 Season
Six Captains To Represent Panthers After Entire Team Votes.
19-Year-Old Man Charged With Death By Vehicle After Fatal Northeast Charlotte Crash
Detectives have charged a 19-year-old man with felony death by vehicle among other crimes after reportedly running a red light in northeast Charlotte which led to a fatal crash in March.
Father Says 14-Year-Old Son Accidentally Shot And Killed 5-Year-Old Daughter At Northeast Charlotte Apartment Complex
The family of a 5-year-old who was killed in a shooting Wednesday night at an northeast Charlotte apartment complex says the shooting was accidental.
Charlotte Motor Speedway And Prime Social Partner On Live Speedway Drive-In Concert Series Starting September 25th
Charlotte Motor Speedway and Prime Social Group, one of North Americaβs rising festival promoters, announced today the first concert of an all-new Speedway Drive-In Concert Series, featuring up-and-coming Pop music acts.
Cabarrus Center For Innovation And Entrepreneurship Announces Pre-Launch Event On September 22nd
Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation announces the development of the Cabarrus Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, with the help of Flywheel, virtual Pre-launch Community Celebration on September 22nd, according to a news release.
Police: Man Accused of Shooting At Ex-Girlfriend's Feet In Rock Hill
Rock Hill Police say a man is accused of shooting near his ex-girlfriend's feet as she tried to exchange belongings at his home Tuesday night.
700 Charlotte Based American Airlines Flight Attendants To Be Furloughed October 1st
Hundreds of Charlotte area flight attendants uncertain about their future plan to protest in front of Charlotte Douglas Airport on Thursday. American Airlines plans to enact sweeping furloughs on October 1st,Β impacting 700 Charlotte based flight attendants.
COVID-19 Money To Improve Internet Access For NC Students
North Carolinaβs state government is using federal COVID-19 relief dollars to purchase equipment so more public school students can access online classes and homework help.
38 CMPD Employees Have Tested Positive For COVID-19 Since March
Thirty-eight Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since March, according to a news release.
CMPD Issues Several Citations For COVID-19 Violations
Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's ABC Unit,Β Mecklenburg County ABC, and North Carolina ALE continue to conduct multiple enforcement operations to ensure compliance with North Carolina's COVID-19 related orders.Β To date, approximately 822 ABC locations have been inspected.
Harriet's Hamburgers To Open September 14th In Optimist Hall
Harrietβs Hamburgers announces it will open its debut location at Optimist Hall on September 14 at 11:00 a.m. for online orders and scheduled pickups from the Harrietβs Hamburgers Hot & Fast pickup windowβthe only exterior pickup window at Optimist Hall.
Carolina Panthers And Blue Cross NC Work To Improve Food Security In Greater Charlotte Area With Panthers Neighborhood Kitchen Program
The Carolina Panthers and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) are teaming up to deliver meals to underserved areas of Charlotte through the Panthers Neighborhood Kitchen program.
CMPD Releases Surveillance Video In Deadly 2019 Northwest Charlotte Shooting Of 25-Year-Old Man
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have released surveillance video footage depicting the moments surrounding the 2019 murder of Tydarrien Ford.
Gastonia Police Asking For Publicβs Help To Locate Homicide Suspect
Gastonia Police are asking for the publicβs help to locate a suspect charged in the shooting death of a 18-year-old Bessemer City man that happened Saturday night.
CMPD: Man Arrested In Louisiana, Charged With Murder After Fatally Stabbing Sister In East Charlotte
Police have arrested a man in Louisiana who is accused of fatally stabbing his 36-year-old sister in east Charlotte.
USGA Announces Five U.S. Open Championships Coming To Pinehurst
In an effort to expand its impact in golf and extend its mission to champion and advance the game, the USGA will establish βGolf House Pinehurstβ in North Carolina, to include a new equipment-testing facility, innovation hub, museum/visitor center and offices by 2023, and host five U.S. Open Championships in the golf-rich state by 2047.
