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NASCAR Hall of Fame damaged in Charlotte protests

ABC Columbia Staff

A plywood board cover a broken glass panel at the NASCAR Hall of Fame after a second night of violence following Tuesday’s fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, N.C. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The NASCAR Hall of Fame in downtown Charlotte was open Thursday, hours after its exterior was damaged…
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Panthers, NFL monitoring protests in advance of Sunday game

ABC Columbia Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Thomas Davis said the Carolina Panthers’ game Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings should “absolutely” be played as scheduled, even with the city being under a state of emergency due to violent protests over a recent police shooting. The All-Pro linebacker said football has a unique way of bringing people together and believes the game is something…
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UPDATE: City of Charlotte says civilian who suffered gunshot wound during protests is on life support, not deceased.

Police have deployed flash bangs, tear gas, and people can be seen running down the streets.
ABC Columbia Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sources tell our sister station in Charlotte, WCCB-TV, a person was shot in the head during protests in Uptown Charlotte. CORRECTION UPDATE FROM THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE: Civilian who suffered gunshot wound during protests is on life support, critical condition. Not deceased. WCCB reports it was civilian-on-civilian. City of Charlotte confirms that report. WCCB crews were live…
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Newton: There needs to be accountability in police shooting

ABC Columbia Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — While Cam Newton called the latest police shooting in Charlotte, North Carolina “embarrassing,” the Carolina Panthers quarterback says he’s not rushing to any judgments until he has more information. The league MVP did have some strong comments Wednesday about social injustice and the African-American community. “My big thing is holding people accountable— no matter what the…
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Hornets Release 2016-2017 Schedule

Hornets PR

CHARLOTTE, NC (Hornets) — The Charlotte Hornets tip off the 2016-17 NBA regular season at the Milwaukee Bucks onWednesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. Charlotte then visits the Miami Heat on Friday, Oct. 28 (8 p.m.), marking the second straight year the team has started the season with consecutive road games, before opening the home portion of the schedule when they host…
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Hornets Sign Roy Hibbert

Hornets PR

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Hornets) – Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has signed center Roy Hibbert. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Hibbert has appeared in 614 career games (573 starts) for the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers, owning career averages of 10.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.4 assists in 25.6…