Police officers in Wilmington, NC, were fired after inappropriate comments, including one officer saying society needed a civil war to wipe Black people off the map.
From the
@theobserver
archive: RIP "Handsome" Harley Race. His career spanned nearly four decades, where he was known as one of the toughest guys in and out of the ring. The WWE Hall of Famer was 76. 📸:
@jsiner
We've heard from many readers that this tweet inaccurately described extremely racist remarks by police as "inappropriate." We agree. Their conversation described "slaughter" and civil war and should have been characterized more forcefully.
Breaking News: The Carolina Panthers have fired Matt Rhule, the team announced today.
It comes a day after the team fell to 1-4. In his 38 games at the helm, Rhule went 11-27 with no playoff appearances.
“Do not actually discharge firearms into the air. You could kill someone and you cannot frighten a hurricane. I cant believe I actually have to write this.”
After David Tepper's press conference yesterday,
@Scott_Fowler
has something to say.
"Since you’re reading this, Dave Tepper, here’s what I want — and it’s not an apology"
Kaitlin Bennett, known as the “Gun Girl” after posing with a gun and her graduation cap two years ago, said a “riot” broke out at Ohio University during her visit to the campus Monday.
Surrounded by family and friends, former Providence Day star Grant Williams (
@Grant2Will
) celebrated being picked by
@Celtics
in the 2019
#NBADraft
See the whole thing:
Jeff Jackson has won North Carolina's 14th Congressional District over Pat Harrigan, the Associated Press projects.
#NCpol
#ElectionDay
For the latest:
In Lenoir,
@SamaritansPurse
built a 30-bed emergency field hospital to provide support to western North Carolina in the battle against COVID-19. 🎥:
@jsiner
“I was just basically born in the wrong town,” said George Harmer
@britishtarheel
, who traveled roughly 4,000 miles to see his Tar Heels play their three games at the Dean E. Smith Center this week. “This is my number one team.”
Duke invited every living former player who played for Coach K to return for Saturday’s game. Kenny Dennard, Gene Banks, Christian Laettner, Grant Hill, Shelden Williams, J.J. Redick, Andre Dawkins and Grayson Allen are among the many who will.
Dawn Staley answers it all with
@Scott_Fowler
. Was she a better basketball player or coach? Does she ever want to coach in WNBA or NBA? What's the future look like for her and
@GamecockWBB
?
This week's "Sports Legends of the Carolinas" with
@dawnstaley
:
UNC will pay FAMU $450,000 to be its opponent. As part of bringing the Rattlers to Chapel Hill for the first time, Mack Brown said he told AD Bubba Cunningham to make sure they could bring their acclaimed band, the Marching 100s.
The president just tear-gassed peaceful Americans. Where are you, Thom Tillis? (From the Charlotte Observer and Raleigh News & Observer editorial boards.)
We at The Charlotte Observer extend our sincerest condolences to the WBTV family and to the family and loved ones of those lost. We wrap our arms around you all and are here to support you.
With another top rated prospect in hand, N.C. State and head coach Dave Doeren are building a huge in-state 2019 recruiting lead on Larry Fedora, UNC — and everybody else
Chancellor Lee Adams will walk across the stage to receive his high school diploma at Bojangles' Coliseum on June 5th.
Chancellor, the son of Cherica Adams and former Panthers receiver Rae Carruth, has overcome many challenges in his young life.
Breaking: Madison Cawthorn's spokesman says the congressman has conceded North Carolina's 11th congressional district GOP primary.
#NCPol
#Election2022
Full story:
Breaking: In a stunning move, Golden State assistant coach Kenny Atkinson has decided not to take the Charlotte Hornets coaching job, league sources confirmed to
@rodboone
.
🏀
@Hornets
rookie
@PJWashington
led the team in scoring with 27 points Wednesday. His thoughts on his record-breaking debut as Charlotte defeated the
@chicagobulls
126-125 to open the new season.
ICYMI: According to the SEC, Sen. Richard Burr had material nonpublic information about coronavirus impact. He and his brother-in-law dumped stock before the market dropped in March 2020.
#NCpol
#NCga
via
@propublica
:
Dreamville Festival, headlined and founded by J. Cole, is back at Dix Park in Raleigh. Saturday’s festival featured blue skies, music all day and Ashanti and Ja Rule in the lineup.
A former Duke men's basketball manager did a really big thing to help the hungry in North Carolina during COVID-19 Friday
@DukeMBB
l
@NdotSmitty
l
@JayBilas