Top Story Spotlight The Charlotte Hornets are ESPY finalists. Here’s what earned them a chance Roderick Boone, The Charlotte Observer Jul 15, 2026 10 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As a native North Carolinian, Grant Williams wanted to help and do something to inject a little hope.kAm%96 H6DE6C? A2CE @7 E96 DE2E6 925 366? 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