NASCAR names its first commissioner and promotes a new president. You’ve met them before
For the first time in its 77-year history, NASCAR has a commissioner.
Here are 8 alcohol-related rules & laws you should know if you’re going to drink in NC
▪ And if you’re under the age of 21, or driving school bus or child care vehicle, there is a zero tolerance policy — meaning ...
‘We want to be known as racers.’ NASCAR drivers hope to improve packed racing in Cup Series
“Our cars are tanks now,” Bell said. “The Xfinity (Series) cars are a lot more fragile than what we have today. It just comes ...
SC Public Health nominee to return to hot seat as COVID response colors confirmation
Dr. Edward Simmer has been the target of people upset over the COVID pandemic response even though he started working for the ...
Panthers brass doesn’t want to settle: Competition, depth are among offseason goals
The Carolina Panthers have been burned by underdeveloped talent and injuries over the past several years, and the current ...
Record Charlotte area grocery sales topped $10.4B last year. One store was clear favorite
Matthews, NC-based grocery store chain Harris Teeter is the runner-up behind retail giant Walmart capturing the grocery ...
Meet the All-Observer indoor track teams, the top prep athletes in the Charlotte area
The teams, selected by The Charlotte Observer’s high school sports staff, recognize the top athletes in its coverage-area, ...
Gamecocks fan wins South Carolina lottery game’s grand prize when he stops for gas
The man won a $200,000 jackpot, on a ticket that he bought for $5 at the Murphy Express gas station/convenience store at 210 ...
Duke basketball Final Four matchup is set. Here’s who the Blue Devils play in San Antonio
Just as they did in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, Duke and Houston will play in March Madness this season. This time it’s in the ...
‘Built for big-time moments’: Chloe Kitts delivers for Gamecocks in Elite Eight win
Kitts was named the Birmingham Region 2 All-Tournament Team’s Most Outstanding Player. This comes three weeks after she ...
Homicide investigation underway after one person shot, killed in west Charlotte
A homicide investigation is underway after a deadly shooting in west Charlotte Sunday afternoon. According to Charlotte ...
Penn State hockey going to NCAA Frozen Four for the first time in program history
An overtime goal by sophomore forward Matt DiMarsico propelled Penn State past UConn, 3-2, and into the Frozen Four for the first time in program history — and it’s much more than 13 seasons if you ...