Local crime, high school sports, county politics, events tonight, and business closings — the daily Piedmont report from HERE Charlotte.
SportsCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two of North Carolina's best-known college football programs are coming back to Charlotte. The Charlotte Sports Foundation and both schools said Tuesday that East Carolina and App State will play the 2029 edition of the Duke's Mayo Classic, with Bank of America…
From the HERE City State DeskVANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Carolina Hurricanes broke open a tie game in the third period Tuesday night, getting second goals from three different players in the final frame to beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 at Rogers Arena. Nicolas Deslauriers, a fourth-liner better known for…
From the HERE City State DeskNEW YORK — The Charlotte Hornets begin a new era Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets, and they will do it without two projected starters and a veteran reserve. Kon Knueppel and Coby White, both expected to start, and forward Grant Williams have been ruled…
From the HERE City State DeskCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers put veteran Taylor Moton back at the top of the right tackle spot on the depth chart the team released Tuesday ahead of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Moton returned in last weekend's win over the Philadelphia…
From the HERE City National DeskNEW YORK — The NFL said Tuesday it has no issue with how the Philadelphia Eagles cared for quarterback Jalen Hurts before and after his blood clot diagnosis, and the team will face no discipline. Hours later, the NFL Players Association said it knew of…
From the HERE City National DeskNEW YORK — The New York Knicks raised their first championship banner since 1973 on Tuesday night, then watched a retooled Philadelphia 76ers team leave Madison Square Garden with a 106-100 win in the season opener for both clubs. Tyrese Maxey paced Philadelphia with a…
From the HERE City National DeskCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State is preparing to play the rest of the season without starting quarterback Julian Sayin, who is out indefinitely after hurting his throwing arm in Saturday’s win over Indiana. Coach Ryan Day said Tuesday the program will not set a timeline…
From the HERE City National DeskMILWAUKEE — Brandon Woodruff took a real step toward a World Series comeback on Tuesday, throwing 23 pitches of live batting practice at American Family Field to several of the Brewers regular hitters. His fastball sat at 90 to 92 mph in his first session…
From the HERE City National DeskNEW YORK — The NFL is tightening security for Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints game outside Paris, league officials said Tuesday, after rioting swept French cities over the weekend. Peter O’Reilly, the league executive who oversees international events, said at the fall owners…
From the HERE City National DeskCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Colorado College senior Charlie Flint has been chosen as the top women’s runner in the SCAC for the past week, the third time she has earned the conference honor this fall. The award follows her victory Saturday at the Augustana Interregional…
From the HERE City National DeskWILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Top-ranked Emory closed with the best team round of the final day to win the women’s NCAA Division III Fall Preview on Tuesday, finishing 36 holes on the River Course at Kingsmill Resort at 18-over-par 594. The Eagles began the day in…
From the HERE City National DeskCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Kate Chambon’s first college meet earned her a conference award, as the Colorado College freshman was chosen as the top women’s swimmer in the SCAC for the past week. Chambon, who is from Grenoble, France, took the 100-yard backstroke in 59.52…
Business
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Shoppers near seven Walmart stores in the Charlotte region can now have small orders dropped from the sky, as the retailer and drone operator Wing switch on aerial delivery in the area. Wing spokesman Tom Kuhn showed off the service Tuesday at the Walmart Supercenter at 1830…
Politics
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte voters are being asked to sign off on $425 million in city borrowing this fall, split across three bond questions on the Nov. 3 ballot that would pay for transportation, housing and neighborhood work. City figures put the package among the costliest bond referendums Charlotte has…
Hyper-local coverage across Mecklenburg
Reach thousands of engaged Piedmont readers every day — section sponsorships starting at $149/month