What a Raleigh MLB bid would cost, and who would pay for it
A plan to help finance a $1.7 billion Raleigh MLB ballpark was left out of the state budget deal reached this week after state House leaders balked at committing public money.
Berger says NC may need a state role to land MLB in Raleigh, fueling debate over taxpayer support after the Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup win.
Part of the iconic Charlotte skyline, the stadium is home to the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Football Club, and hosts over 40 ticketed events annually.
The Charlotte FOP has asked for federal help as Charlotte battles rising crime, citing dangerously low CMPD staffing in a letter to Mayor Lyles, Gov. Stein & Trump.
A $2M state grant is bringing the 2026 MLS All-Star Game to Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium, home of the Panthers and Charlotte FC.
“We've had generations of breakdown of the nuclear family, and it's caused us significant problems," said state Rep. David Willis, R-Union.
The Queen City is paying a King’s ransom for renovations to Bank of America Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise, and it’s earned them an award of which taxpayers should be wary. The “Worst Economic Development Deal of the Year” award, which has been given annually by the Center for Economic Accountability (CEA)...
A benefit concert in Charlotte over the weekend starring country music singers Luke Combs and Eric Church raised at least $24.5 million for disaster relief efforts in western North Carolina.
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Under the finalized deal, the City of Charlotte has agreed to pay $650 million toward Bank of America Stadium upgrades in exchange for the Panthers and Charlotte FC remaining in Charlotte through 2045.
It is official. Sports betting is now legal in North Carolina. Anyone 21 or older holding an account with a licensed operator can use their phone or electronic device to place sports wagers starting at noon. The first wagers will be made on mobile devices, as no operator has been approved for in-person wagering at this time.
Just in time for March Madness, the North Carolina State Lottery Commission (NCSLC) announced Thursday that seven companies will receive the first sports betting licenses in the state.