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Dwyane Wade Praises Kemba Walker Ahead Of All-Star Game

For the first time in his eight seasons, Kemba Walker is starting in the All-Star Game and NBA legend Dwyane Wade had some lofty praise for the Hornets' star.

Kuzma Wins MVP, US Tops World In Rising Stars 161-144

When the likes of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma, Philadelphia’s Ben Simmons and Boston’s Jayson Tatum get to the NBA All-Star Game and partake in what’s become the preferred run-and-fun style where defense is discouraged at virtually all costs, this much is clear.

Tatum, Harris, Diallo Win Titles At All-Star Saturday

Boston’s Jayson Tatum got his game-winner from midcourt. Oklahoma City’s Hamidou Diallo went over Shaquille O’Neal to help win his trophy. And Brooklyn’s Joe Harris made all the shots at all the right times to deny Golden State’s Stephen Curry a storybook ending in his hometown.

NBA, Curry Family Help Build New Courts At Recreation Center

The NBA helped build two new basketball courts in Charlotte and the impression from this year's All-Star game will be remembered for years to come.

Jr. NBA Skills Session | PHOTOS

On Friday, February 15th, 2019, students from Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools joined Stephen Curry, Kemba Walker, Blake Griffin, and Seth Curry at a Jr. NBA Skills Session at the Charlotte Convention Center.

Celeb Sightings at NBA All Star Celebrity Kid Fashion Show

From Puff Daddy's daughters, to The Cromarties from reality TV, to some fan favorite Panthers, there was plenty of people watching and fierce fashion.

Uptown Swamped With Fans, Celebrities

150,000 fans expected to visit the Queen City through Sunday night.

Fire Fighter Shortage Nearing Crisis Level

North Carolina fire departments are now using public service announcements to recruit new hires. "People don’t understand the need," said Jeff Cash, the Cherryville Fire Chief, "they just assume that the fire truck, the ambulance, the patrol car is just going to be there."

This Moment in CLT250 History: NBA All-Star Comes To The Queen City

On February 9-10, 1991, the 41st NBA All-Star Game was played for the first time in the Queen City, at the Charlotte Coliseum, “The Hive”.

Police Arrest Man Accused Of Stabbing Woman At Hickory McDonald's

Police in Hickory have arrested the man they say stabbed a woman in a McDonald's parking lot Monday night.

Police Arrest Teen Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Woman Near Winthrop University

Rock Hill Police have charged a teen in connection to a sexual assault that happened early Friday morning near the campus of Winthrop University.

CATS Services Impacted During NBA All-Star Weekend

Charlotte Area Transit System has announced major changes to transit operations for NBA All-Star Weekend.

Charlotte’s First Shot to Shop eBay’s Ultimate All-Star Weekend Drop

eBay celebrated All-Star Weekend in Charlotte Thursday night with HighSnobiety, revealing “The Vault.”

Kaepernick, Eric Reid Settle Collusion Lawsuits With NFL

Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have settled collusion lawsuits against the NFL.

Trump Declares National Emergency To Get $8 Billion For Wall

Defiant in the face of a stinging budget defeat, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday to get more federal dollars for his long-promised wall at the U.S.-Mexico border, relying on a broad interpretation of his powers that was certain to trigger stiff legal challenges.