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Charlotte teen ready for her first Olympics
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte teenager is in Paris as a member of Team USA in the Olympics. “It’s something I’ve dreamed of for a long time, going to trials ... and making it to the Olympics," 19-year-old Kaylyn Brown told WCNC Charlotte. As a teenager, the...
Local News Roundup: Trump's Charlotte rally, Gov. Cooper among possible VP picks, CMPD says violent crime up, Charlotte athletes in the Olympics
Former President Donald Trump was in Charlotte this week for a rally at Bojangles Coliseum. We’ll bring all the details. It’s been a busy week in the Democratic presidential race, and the shakeup following President Biden’s departure from the race means that a North Carolinian could end up on the ticket. How likely is Governor Roy Cooper to be named the VP candidate?
2024 Charlotte Football Odds: Total Wins Over/Under Odds | July 26
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. After going 3-9 last year and falling short of a bowl game appearance, the Charlotte 49ers are -140 to go over 3.5 wins...
Local swim group wants more Black people to become confident swimmers
Falecia Morrow never felt comfortable in the water but decided to change that this summer. The 56-year-old enrolled in a local swimming course where she gains foundational swimming and water safety skills alongside other adult learners. “I never fully felt comfortable in the water,” Morrow told QCity Metro after a...
Coast to Coast: Carolina Basketball's Top 100 Players
Because of its long history of success, trying to put North Carolina Basketball into any confines can be a tough task. Inside Carolina analytics expert Adrian Atkinson takes the spotlight on this special episode of the Coast to Coast show, as Sherrell McMillan and Joey Powell discuss Atkinson's recently released, updated comprehensive ranking of UNC's Top 100 Basketball players.
A taste of Paris: Amelie’s French Bakery offering Olympic-themed dessert box
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Add something sweet to your Olympic watch party with this bakery’s Olympic box. Summer Marquez, general manager at Amelie’s French Bakery, joined us this afternoon to talk about the Olympic box Amelie’s is offering. The Olympic box includes a variety of French...
North Carolina football loaded with Charlotte area talent
North Carolina football loaded with Charlotte area talent. North Carolina linebacker Power Echols (right), a Chambers High graduate, inherits the leadership role on the Tar Heels defense as a senior. Power Echols is taking ownership of the North Carolina defense. After compiling 102 tackles, four quarterback pressures, two forced fumbles...
Myers Park filled with cyclists for this weekend's '24 Hours of Booty'
Hundreds of cyclists will pedal through Myers Park this weekend as part of the 23rd annual "24 Hours of Booty" fundraising event. The event raises money for Atrium Health Cancer Institute, the Levine Children's Hospital and other organizations and nonprofits. It was started in 2002 by Charlotte attorney Spencer Leuders as a way to raise money for cancer patients.
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