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News from June 2024

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Houston Dynamo defeats Charlotte FC with early goal amidst intense Texas heat

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 30, 2024

Charlotte FC was unable to overcome an early fifth-minute goal in humid Texas conditions on Saturday night, resulting in a 1-0 loss to Houston Dynamo FC.

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South Charlotte Today area weekly mass times

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 29, 2024

The following parishes in the South Charlotte Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Charlotte FC announces starting lineup for match against Houston Dynamo FC

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 29, 2024

Charlotte FC announced its starting lineup for the match against Houston Dynamo FC on June 29, 2024. The starting XI includes Kahlina; Byrne, Malanda, Privett, Uronen; Bronico, Diani, Bender; Abada, Agyemang, and Vargas. The substitutes are Arfield, Bingham, Dejaegere, Lindsey, Pedro, Petković, Smalls, Tavares, and Tuiloma.

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Charlotte FC vs Inter Miami CF match details announced for July 3rd

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 28, 2024

Everything to know ahead of matchday For The Crown! Still need tickets? Click here to buy.

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Hornets announce schedule for NBA Summer League

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 28, 2024

June 28, 2024 – The NBA announced today the full schedule for the NBA 2K25 Summer League 2024, which will take place from July 12-22 at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. All 76 games of the 11-day competition will air live on ESPN networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN+ and ESPN3) or NBA TV. Every game will also be available to stream on the ESPN App.

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Charlotte FC aims for another victory against Houston Dynamo

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 28, 2024

Charlotte FC is back on the road this weekend for a cross-conference match against Houston Dynamo FC. Last week, the team collected 10 out of a possible 12 points from a three-match week to vault themselves to fourth in the Eastern Conference standings. Head Coach Dean Smith will look for another away victory to keep climbing the table.

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Brandon Miller named to USA Basketball Men’s Select Team

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 28, 2024

USA Basketball announced today that Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller has been named to the 2024 USA Basketball Men’s Select Team. Miller will train in Las Vegas from July 5-8 with the USA Basketball Men’s National Team as it prepares for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Panthers welcome Wake Forest student for diversity initiative

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 27, 2024

CHARLOTTE—The Panthers will welcome a new face to the training staff this summer, as Alexis LeMone joins the team for the month of August. The Wake Forest medical student is part of the NFL's Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative, making her one of 29 medical students from 21 medical schools across the country participating with league clubs.

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Hornets select Tidjane Salaün as sixth overall pick

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 27, 2024

Jeff Peterson, the Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Charlotte Hornets, made his first significant draft pick on Wednesday night by selecting Tidjane Salaün with the sixth overall pick. The 18-year-old French forward played last season for Cholet Basket in France’s LNB Pro A League, where he averaged 9.7 points on 40.6% shooting, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 23.4 minutes over 54 games.

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Ashley Westwood credits teamwork for Charlotte FC's rise

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 27, 2024

Charlotte FC captain Ashley Westwood is reluctantly taking his first break from the action this season due to yellow card accumulation. Having played every minute until now, his forced absence provides a rare opportunity to reflect on the team's journey so far. “Incredible” is how Westwood succinctly sums up the season to date.

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Charlotte Hornets select KJ Simpson as their second-round pick

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 27, 2024

June 27, 2024 – The Charlotte Hornets today selected guard KJ Simpson from the University of Colorado with the 42nd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. A 6-0 guard, Simpson earned First Team All-Pac-12 honors as a junior in 2023-24 after averaging 19.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.6 steals while shooting 47.5% from the field, 43.4% from beyond the three-point line, and 87.6% from the free-throw line.

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Charlotte Hornets select KJ Simpson in second round of NBA draft

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 27, 2024

Former Colorado point guard KJ Simpson has been selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 42nd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

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Patrick Agyemang's rise continues despite early challenges

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 26, 2024

The journey to this moment has been wild for 23-year-old Patrick Agyemang. He has taken the long and hard road to reach this point. Over the past five years, he has climbed through the college ranks, starting at a Division III school. He quickly proved he was too good for that level, earning a shot in Division I with the Rhode Island Rams.

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Charlotte Hornets select Tidjane Salaün sixth overall in NBA Draft

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 26, 2024

The Charlotte Hornets selected forward Tidjane Salaün from Cholet Basket, France, with the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. A native of Paris, Salaün averaged 9.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 54 games (40 starts) this season across all competitions with Cholet Basket of the LNB Elite league, France’s top division.

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Charlotte FC prepares for crucial match against Houston Dynamo amidst severe heat

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 26, 2024

Charlotte FC heads to the Lone Star State to face a familiar Western Conference opponent, the Houston Dynamo. Here are the three key aspects of the match:

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Charlotte City Council approves Bank of America Stadium renovation project

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 25, 2024

The Charlotte City Council has approved a proposed partnership with Tepper Sports & Entertainment to invest in the renovation of Bank of America Stadium.

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Charlotte FC faces Houston Dynamo aiming for third consecutive win

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 25, 2024

Charlotte FC are experiencing one of their best runs in history, with only one defeat in their last ten matches. Currently in the top five of the Eastern Conference, they now shift focus away from conference play to face a familiar opponent: the Houston Dynamo. The Crown have the opportunity to achieve a hat-trick of victories, having won their last two encounters with the Dynamo.

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Panthers host youth flag football clinic in collaboration with Blue Cross NC

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 25, 2024

The Carolina Panthers and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) hosted a flag football clinic at Bank of America Stadium on Monday for local youth from the Police Activities League (PAL) of Charlotte. PAL's mission is to support children in obtaining access and opportunities to programs and initiatives that create lifestyle advancements.

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Charlotte City Council approves Bank of America Stadium renovation project

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 24, 2024

Charlotte City Council has approved a partnership with Tepper Sports & Entertainment to invest in the renovation of Bank of America Stadium. "Today's vote by the Charlotte City Council is the culmination of many thoughtful discussions with city officials, local leaders, and our fans to create a shared vision for Bank of America Stadium," said David Tepper, owner of Tepper Sports & Entertainment.

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Charlotte FC secures victory over Philadelphia Union behind Patrick Agyemang's brace

By South Charlotte Today | Jun 23, 2024

Patrick Agyemang scored two goals early in the second half to lead Charlotte FC (CLTFC) to a victory on the road against Philadelphia Union. The match, held on Saturday, saw both teams featuring fresh faces in their lineups. For CLTFC, Ben Bender made his first start of the season after recovering from offseason knee surgery, while for the Union, 18-year-old Homegrown goalkeeper Andrew Rick made his first MLS start.