North Carolina

Luke Bryan, Thompson Square and Florida Georgia Line coming to Charlotte and Raleigh

Luke Bryan, Thompson Square and Florida Georgia Line coming to Charlotte and Raleigh

Luke Bryan WITH SPECIAL GUESTS Thompson Square and Florida Georgia Line Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte Friday July 12 Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion Raleigh Saturday July 13 Luke Bryan’s cache as a seasoned performer has long been recognized by his growing legion of fans and has recently captured the attention of the music community. His [...]

Pelicans Win Seventh Straight Over Mudcats

Pelicans Win Seventh Straight Over Mudcats

By Darren Headrick / Carolina Mudcats (919-269-2287/mudcatsradio@carolinamudcats.com) Zebulon, NC June 8, 2013 — The Myrtle Beach Pelicans rallied to score an 8-4 win in 10 innings against the Carolina Mudcats on Saturday night at Five County Stadium. The win was the seventh straight for Myrtle Beach (32-28) over Carolina (20-41). Steven Grant Sides (2-2) took [...]

Morehead City Marlins Win U.S. Military All-Stars Exhibition, 4-2

Morehead City Marlins Win U.S. Military All-Stars Exhibition, 4-2

Morehead City, NC June 8, 2013 – The Morehead City Marlins welcomed the United States Military All-Stars to Big Rock Stadium in Morehead City on Saturday night. The Marlins used a powerful performance to take the exhibition 4-2 thanks to a big home run from newcomer, Ryan Muno. The Marlins struck first in the home [...]

Offense Lifts SwampDogs to Three Wins Against Tobs

Offense Lifts SwampDogs to Three Wins Against Tobs

Fayetteville, NC June 8, 2013 – In the battle for first place, the SwampDogs answer again against the Wilson Tobs and unleash for a 14-4 victory in front of a packed J.P. Riddle Stadium. Ben Burns threw six strong innings on the mound and struck out three batters while only allowing four hits and one [...]

Sharks Get Hot on the Road against Petersburg

Sharks Get Hot on the Road against Petersburg

Petersburg, VA June 9, 2013 – The bats came alive for the Sharks on Saturday evening as they picked up 15 hits, six of them doubles as they beat the Petersburg Generals 10-0 to improve to 4-4 on the year. The Sharks started things off early as the Sharks picked up three runs in the [...]

Carolina RailHawks Capture Dramatic 2-1 Victory over Tampa Bay Rowdies

Carolina RailHawks Capture Dramatic 2-1 Victory over Tampa Bay Rowdies

With victory RailHawks jump to first place in NASL standings   CARY, NC June 8, 2013 – Once again, RailHawks midfielder Tiyi Shipalane came up with his late game magic to capture a 2-1 victory for the RailHawks (4W-3T-1L, 15pts) over the Tampa Bay Rowdies (3W-3T-3L, 12pts).  This time Shipalane’s stoppage goal was accompanied by [...]

Posted in: Cary NC, Events, Soccer
Canes Staff to Face Carolina Fury

Canes Staff to Face Carolina Fury

Raleigh, NC June 6, 2013 – The Carolina Hurricanes office staff will face the Carolina Fury from the North Carolina Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association on Sunday, June 9 at 2 p.m. at PNC Arena. This game has become an annual tradition with excitement and plenty of action for the whole family. It is open to [...]

Posted in: Events, Hockey, Raleigh NC
Miguel Paul Works Out For Washington Wizards

Miguel Paul Works Out For Washington Wizards

Departed point guard begins pursuit of NBA dream GREENVILLE, NC June 3, 2013 – Former East Carolina all-conference guard Miguel Paul took part in a pre-draft workout for the Washington Wizards on Monday as he pursues his dream of playing in the NBA. Paul participated in various individual drills in addition to three-on-three full court [...]

Charlotte Knights Drop Saturday’s Game 8-5 to ‘Pigs

Charlotte Knights Drop Saturday’s Game 8-5 to ‘Pigs

Allentown, PA June 8, 2013 – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs scored eight runs on 14 hits on Saturday and went on to beat the Charlotte Knights 8-5 in the opening game of their four-game series from Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, PA. Saturday’s game was the first for the Knights since their 10-5 win on Thursday. [...]

Carolina Panthers: Jon Beason recovering, transitioning

Carolina Panthers: Jon Beason recovering, transitioning

by Max Henson Staff Writer CHARLOTTE, NC June 7, 2013 – Seven-year veteran Jon Beason understands what’s required to come back from injury. The Panthers linebacker is currently in the process of returning to full strength after offseason knee and shoulder surgeries. “It gets a little tedious, but that’s part of being a pro,” Beason [...]

Posted in: Charlotte NC, Football