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Hornets NBA free agency watch: All is quiet following LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges trades

Hornets NBA free agency watch: All is quiet following LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges trades

  • Roderick Boone The Herald (Rock Hill, S.C.)

It was already evident based on the activity of the past week. Even though free agency tipped off at 6 p.m. Tuesday, officially giving NBA teams the green light to fire up negotiations with anyone whose contract expired at the end of the league’s fiscal year, the Charlotte Hornets began thin…

Carolina Panthers get absolutely shafted in NFL uniform rankings

Carolina Panthers get absolutely shafted in NFL uniform rankings

  • USA Today Network

Maybe the Carolina Panthers aren't one of the more popular or successful franchises in the NFL.

Revolutionary battle won by Patriots in NC was significant win after fall of Charleston

Revolutionary battle won by Patriots in NC was significant win after fall of Charleston

  • Sarah C. Johnson

“It was an absolute blitz," one of the museum staff said about the Battle of Ramsour's Mill in Lincoln County.

Tar Heels, Wolfpack, Mountaineers set for major revenue boost from sports wagering tax revenue

Tar Heels, Wolfpack, Mountaineers set for major revenue boost from sports wagering tax revenue

  • RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter

Senate Bill 257 would permit the N.C. State and UNC Chapel Hill athletic departments to participate for the first time in the tax revenue distribution that could reach up to $5.8 million each. Also potentially eligible for up to $5.8 million is Appalachian State, East Carolina and UNC Charlotte.

McDowell County commissioners OK budget: 3% raise for employees, no increase in school funding

McDowell County commissioners OK budget: 3% raise for employees, no increase in school funding

  • Mike Conley

The commissioners also voted to put a sales tax increase on the ballot this fall.

Four sleepers to watch for the Carolina Panthers offense in the 2026 NFL season

Four sleepers to watch for the Carolina Panthers offense in the 2026 NFL season

  • USA Today Network

Right now, wide receiver Jalen Coker is the only true standout as far as undrafted gems go. So, the Panthers could use some sleeper candidates to step up and come through with a big 2026.

Hot dogs, apple pie and... sushi? Are Americans' favorite foods changing?

Hot dogs, apple pie and... sushi? Are Americans' favorite foods changing?

  • Michael Hastings Winston-Salem Journal

Maybe I should have asked for everyone’s favorite foods in general rather than specifically American foods. Would many of us bump hot dogs off the list in favor of sushi or tacos?

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McDowell County commissioners OK budget: 3% raise for employees, no increase in school funding

McDowell County commissioners OK budget: 3% raise for employees, no increase in school funding

Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties

Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties

Carolina Panthers get absolutely shafted in NFL uniform rankings

Carolina Panthers get absolutely shafted in NFL uniform rankings

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NC budget bill ends one incentive for data centers, keeps other tax breaks

NC budget bill ends one incentive for data centers, keeps other tax breaks

The General Assembly estimates this will save the state $21.4 million in the upcoming fiscal year, which began Wednesday.

NC lawmakers want to use AI to boost student performance. Will it help?

NC lawmakers want to use AI to boost student performance. Will it help?

Republican state lawmakers could award $5 million in no-bid contracts to use AI for the purpose of providing tutoring support to students. 

Can you be arrested for denying your pet vet care? Here’s what NC law says

Can you be arrested for denying your pet vet care? Here’s what NC law says

The arrest of a Raleigh man for allegedly denying his dog emergency surgery highlights a facet of North Carolina law that classifies failure to provide such care as animal cruelty. 

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for July 2

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for July 2

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

Is it legal to set off fireworks in NC? What to know before July 4

Is it legal to set off fireworks in NC? What to know before July 4

The Fourth of July is almost upon us. America's Independence Day, a federal holiday, is associated with barbecues, gatherings, patriotism and, of course, fireworks.

Why is healthcare so expensive? A bipartisan NC group will tackle rising costs

Why is healthcare so expensive? A bipartisan NC group will tackle rising costs

A new bipartisan advisory board in North Carolina established by the Democratic governor will take a look at why healthcare is so expensive — and getting even more so. 

In NC, Cherokee people confront America 250 with pride, pain

In NC, Cherokee people confront America 250 with pride, pain

As the United States prepares to mark 250 years since the Declaration of Independence — a document that espoused universal ideals while excluding women, enslaved people and Indigenous nations from their full meaning — the anniversary lands in a more complicated place for Cherokee people.

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for July 1

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for July 1

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Poster series highlights McDowell America 250 commemoration. Here's where you can see it.

Poster series highlights McDowell America 250 commemoration. Here's where you can see it.

  • Mike Conley

“Getting the posters designed and printed has been a huge challenge. A lot of folks contributed to the effort, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the result.”

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Get ready to mark America's 250th anniversary

Get ready to mark America's 250th anniversary

View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary. 

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'Never a red card. Never.' - Mauricio Pochettino left frustrated by Folarin Balogun's dismissal during USA's 2-0 victory

'Never a red card. Never.' - Mauricio Pochettino left frustrated by Folarin Balogun's dismissal during USA's 2-0 victory

US: Colorful US supporters build atmosphere before Bosnia match.

US: Colorful US supporters build atmosphere before Bosnia match.

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'Never a red card. Never.' - Mauricio Pochettino left frustrated by Folarin Balogun's dismissal during USA's 2-0 victory

'Never a red card. Never.' - Mauricio Pochettino left frustrated by Folarin Balogun's dismissal during USA's 2-0 victory

'Never a red card. Never.' - Mauricio Pochettino left frustrated by Folarin Balogun's dismissal during USA's 2-0 victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina

An MLB pitching prospect in Charlotte is also an overqualified local sportswriter

An MLB pitching prospect in Charlotte is also an overqualified local sportswriter

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The tackle box and fishing rods were in the trunk. The bass they didn’t catch still swam in the remote pond. The son, Duncan Davitt, was 9 years old in the passenger seat, and the father, Mark, was steering their gray Chevy Impala away from Illinois Street and back toward their hometown of Indianola, Iowa, when a question flashed through his mind. So the father asked it. What ...

Mark Story: On balance, Mitch Barnhart left Kentucky athletics better than he found it

LEXINGTON, Ky. — In the 24 years Mitch Barnhart spent as Kentucky athletics director, UK’s financial investment in sports exploded. When then-Kentucky president Lee T. Todd Jr. lured Barnhart away from Oregon State to become UK AD in 2002, the University of Kentucky athletics budget was $43 million. This week, as Barnhart retires after 24 years leading Wildcat sports, the UK athletics budget ...

US: Colorful US supporters build atmosphere before Bosnia match.

US: Colorful US supporters build atmosphere before Bosnia match.

SHOTLIST SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, US (JULY 1, 2026) 1. US FANS GATHERING OUTSIDE BAY ARENA 2. VARIOUS OF COSTUMED US SUPPORTERS POSING FOR PHOTOS OUTSIDE THE STADIUM 3. VARIOUS OF US FANS CHANTING OUTSIDE THE STADIUMSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, US - JULY 1, 2026: United States supporters gat…

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The City of Bristol announces its 2026 CDBG allocation of $287,606 from HUD to support local public services, housing activities, and community development.

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Statesville urges residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, know heat illness signs, and check on vulnerable neighbors during extreme heat.

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What does it mean to love a country with an imperfect past? | The Ethical Life podcast

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🎧 As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the hosts examine patriotism, historical memory and whether gratitude can coexist with honest reflection.

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Colin Farrell explores the life of an alien in ‘Sugar’

Colin Farrell explores the life of an alien in ‘Sugar’

In the second season of “Sugar,” Colin Farrell’s character has to deal with life alone.

Taking the kids: Keeping everyone safe this summer

Taking the kids: Keeping everyone safe this summer

Have you packed your fact sheet on your family trips?

Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts online

Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts online

Sony said Wednesday it will stop producing physical discs for all new games released on PlayStation consoles from January 2028.

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