https://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/community/charlotte_newsThe latest news and information from Charlotte.https://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y50WV/Duke_freshman_forward_Cameron_Boozer_named_AP_mens_national_player_of_the_year.html(Sports | Spectrum News 1) Boozer received 59 of 61 votes from AP Top 25 voters in results released Friday.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:15:00 Zhttps://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y4RND/Six_takeaways_from_Dave_Canales_to_plans_for_19_Jonathon_Brooks_Kenny_Pickett_and_more.html(Panthers News) The Panthers head coach touched on a lot of topics Monday at the league meetings, including the talent they added in free agency to the timeline for left tackle Ikem Ekwonu and more.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:54:25 Zhttps://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y4RNE/For_Dave_Canales_short-term_deals_add_to_competition_as_they_build.html(Panthers News) The Panthers signed a lot of free agents to one-year contracts this offseason, both their own guys and from outside. And for Canales, that means an intensity to the work he expects to see.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:36:45 Zhttps://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y4P7Q/Ehlers_leads_Hurricanes_to_5-2_win_over_Devils.html(Sports | Spectrum News 1) Carolina got its fourth win in five games.Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:35:00 Zhttps://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y4JXR/NC_States_Will_Wade_to_become_next_head_mens_basketball_coach_at_LSU_officials_say.html(Sports | Spectrum News 1) LSU has fired fourth-year coach Matt McMahon and is finalizing an agreement to rehire former Tigers coach Will Wade from N.C. State, officials say.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:20:00 Zhttps://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y4JU2/Rasheed_Walker_ready_to_bring_intensity_to_Panthers_offensive_line.html(Panthers News) The free agent left tackle brings experience to the line which is needed, considering the uncertainty surrounding incumbent left tackle Ikem Ekwonu after his January knee injury.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:15:32 Zhttps://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y4JU6/For_Panthers_legend_Tyrone_Poole_womens_flag_football_is_a_new_sport_with_the_same_principles.html(Panthers News) Poole, a 1995 first-rounder here, is coaching at Alabama State, the first Division I school to sponsor the sport. And he's drawing on his experiences in Carolina as he coaches a new generation.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:57:49 Zhttps://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y4JU8/Five_takeaways_from_pro_days_around_North_Carolina.html(Panthers News) From top defensive stars to local talent, here are some of the biggest takeaways from five pro day stops around the state this week.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:52:44 Zhttps://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y4HA8/Feleipe_Franks_is_eager_for_his_comeback_season_to_rejoin_the_culture_here.html(Panthers News) The veteran tight end is back for another season, after spending last year with the Falcons. So he's had ringside seats for what's being built here, and couldn't wait to rejoin it.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:03:26 Zhttps://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y4EK0/Four_takeaways_from_Brandt_Tilis_including_going_from_building_to_sustaining_contracts_and_more.html(Panthers News) The executive vice president of football operations met with reporters to go over a frenetic free agency period, how it came together, and what the next steps look like.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:19:16 Zhttps://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y4EK1/Andy_Dalton_trade_to_the_Eagles_becomes_official.html(Panthers News) The Panthers sent the veteran quarterback to Philadelphia in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round pick.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:38 Zhttps://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y4C73/Charlotte_hires_Wes_Miller_as_mens_basketball_coach_after_he_was_fired_by_Cincinnati.html(Sports | Spectrum News 1) Wes Miller, who coached Cincinnati for five seasons and UNC Greensboro for 10, has agreed to a 5-year contract, UNC-Charlotte said.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:55:00 Zhttps://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y4C8Z/Sam_Martin_has_found_his_new_home_with_the_Panthers.html(Panthers News) The veteran punter decided to return to Carolina on the heels of a great statistical season, signing a two-year deal, with the understanding that this is now where he wants to finish his career.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:05:11 Zhttps://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y4C74/Reddicks_win_at_Darlington_is_4th_of_NASCAR_season_for_Jordans_team.html(Sports | Spectrum News 1) The “Track Too Tough To Tame” tested the 23XI Racing driver in every way possible Sunday.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:55:00 Zhttps://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y4AM9/Duke_gets_big_man_Patrick_Ngongba_back_for_2nd-round_win_over_TCU.html(Sports | Spectrum News 1) Ngongba came off the bench Saturday and played 13 minutes, finishing with four points, four rebounds, four assists and one block.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:36:00 Zhttps://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y4AMB/UNC_fencer_turns_to_refereeing_as_a_way_to_stay_connected_to_the_sport.html(Sports | Spectrum News 1) University of North Carolina junior Zhiyan Qian learned how to referee at Apex Fencing Academy and is now a USA Fencing referee.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:17:00 Zhttps://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y4AON/Best_of_Social_Luke_Kuechly_enjoyed_flag_football_even_as_Team_USA_rolled.html(Panthers News) The Hall of Fame linebacker realized quickly that the teams of current and former NFL stars, including Tom Brady, were a bad matchup for guys with much more speed and flag football experience.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 03:34:56 Zhttps://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y4AME/Acuff_scores_36_as_Arkansas_holds_off_No_12_seed_High_Point_94-88.html(Sports | Spectrum News 1) Two of the highest-scoring teams in the nation combined on a back-and-forth affair that featured 15 lead changes and six ties.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 03:28:00 Zhttps://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y497K/Purdues_Smith_sets_Division_I_career_assists_record_in_rout_of_Queens_University_in_NCAA_Tournament.html(Sports | Spectrum News 1) The 1,500-student school in Charlotte is the smallest, by enrollment, to ever play in the NCAA Tournament.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:33:00 Zhttps://waxhaw.bubblelife.com/v/35147423/Y497M/Risks_and_benefits_Impact_of_sports_betting_2_years_after_legalization.html(Sports | Spectrum News 1) Sports betting has brought millions in tax revenue to North Carolina while increasing calls to gambling helplines.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:13:00 Z