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KRAWIEC: Olympic addict
I admit it. I’m an addict. I cannot resist watching the Olympics. I’m glued to my television and love every minute of it. When I can’t watch, I stay tuned on my phone for updates. […]
Month: August 2024
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Adventure, genie lamps await with Treasure Game$ in NC
Dirk Gibson was born to have adventures. As a wild-eyed, long-haired kid, his family and friends affectionately referred to him as Mowgli, the “jungle boy.” His teenage and college years were spent traversing the untamed […]
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Robinson campaign issues ‘cease-and-desist’ to Stein campaign over ad
RALEIGH — The North Carolina gubernatorial race heated up this week as Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s campaign issued a cease-and-desist letter to opponent Attorney General Josh Stein over a campaign advertisement. “This letter puts Josh […]
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Local talent tries to impress NBA teams in summer leagues
For North Carolina’s former college and high school basketball favorites seeking the glory and prestige of the NBA, the time is now. NBA Summer League play began this month, giving former local basketball stars an […]
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Hornets wrap up successful Summer League
CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Hornets finished up their 2024 Summer League — one where they nearly made the league’s semifinals — this past weekend. The Hornets were a combined 7-1 in both the Sacramento and […]
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Hornets re-sign Miles Bridges to three-year contract
CHARLOTTE — After a drawn-out, lengthy process with extensive talks between team executives and player agents, the Charlotte Hornets have retained a key component of their roster going forward. Per multiple reports over the weekend, […]
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Hornets come away with two players in NBA Draft
CHARLOTTE — With head of basketball ops Jeff Peterson and coach Charles Lee now steering the ship of the revamped Charlotte Hornets, the team walked away with two new players from last week’s 2024 […]
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MOORE: Where does Joe Biden rank among America’s worst presidents?
President Joe Biden’s time in the White House is mercifully coming to an end. He’s now officially a lame duck with six months to go. Biden was a victim here of a corrupt Democratic machine […]
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School supplies spending dips slightly
RALEIGH — According to the National Retail Federation, per-household spending on school supplies has dipped slightly over last year’s figures. For families shopping for K-12 supplies, the National Retail Federation (NRF) annual survey shows households […]
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CASTELLANOS: The Kamala Harris we will soon know
Today, many cigars, many thoughts… And I’ll start with this: These may be Kamala Harris’s “salad days,” a phrase coined long ago in a star-crossed, Shakespearean tragedy. These are her moments of innocence, idealism and […]