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Washington, Hornets use late-game surge to close out Hawks

March 16, 2022 The North State Journal

Charlotte Hornets forwards P.J. Washington (25) and Miles Bridges (0) bump chests during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt […]

Rozier scores 30 to help Hornets past Thunder

March 15, 2022 The North State Journal

Hornets forward Miles Bridges passes the ball around Thunder forward Olivier Sarr, right, in Charlotte’s win Monday in Oklahoma City. (Kyle Phillips / AP Photo) OKLAHOMA CITY — Terry Rozier scored 30 points, and the […]

Tatum, Celtics glide to 115-101 win over Hornets

March 9, 2022 The North State Journal

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) leads a fast break during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley) CHARLOTTE […]

Irving scores 50 as Nets roll over Hornets with ease

March 8, 2022 The North State Journal

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving scores over Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) CHARLOTTE — Seven-time […]

Hornets get back on track, win in Cleveland

March 3, 2022 The North State Journal

Isaiah Thomas, the Hornets’ newest addition passes against the Cavaliers’ Evan Mobley and Darius Garland during Charlotte’s win Wednesday in Cleveland. (Ron Schwane / AP Photo) CLEVELAND — Darius Garland returned. The Cavaliers remain missing. […]

Bucks score 44 in 2nd quarter, roll past Hornets

March 1, 2022 The North State Journal

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo drives between Hornets defenders P.J. Washington and Mason Plumlee during Milwaukee’s home win Monday. (Morry Gash / AP Photo) MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points and 16 rebounds and the […]

Olynyk, Pistons slide past Hornets with overtime buzzer-beater

February 27, 2022 The North State Journal

Detroit Pistons forward Kelly Olynyk scores the game winning basket over Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington during overtime in an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) CHARLOTTE […]

Lowry, Butler lift Heat over Hornets in double overtime

February 18, 2022 The North State Journal

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) defends against Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley) CHARLOTTE — […]

Hornets’ comeback effort versus Memphis falls short in 125-118 loss

February 13, 2022 The North State Journal

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ziaire Williams (8) dunks the ball and is fouled by Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. […]

Hornets collapse in third quarter as Heat roll to 104-86 win

February 5, 2022 The North State Journal

Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin (11) guards Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) CHARLOTTE — The […]

Hurricanes making hard look easy
RALEIGH — Things have gone about as well as they can for the Hurricanes through two rounds of the NHL playoffs. Carolina is unbeaten through eight games — the first team in NHL history to […]
GOP leaders come to budget agreement
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s top Republican legislative leaders said Tuesday they have reached a framework agreement to break a nearly yearlong budget impasse, announcing plans for the largest average teacher pay raise in nearly two […]
Former law enforcement reveal Cooper evacuated during May 2020 rioting
RALEIGH — Protesting, chanting and marching. Property damage, arson and rioting. This was the oscillating pattern in downtown Raleigh over the weekend of May 30 to June 1 in 2020 following the death of George Floyd. Each […]
Trump: US will reduce troops in Germany beyond initial withdrawal
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said last week that the U.S. will significantly reduce its troop presence in Germany, escalating a dispute with Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he seeks to scale back […]
Suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise kills 3 people
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean killed three people, including an elderly married couple, and sickened at least three others, […]
Hornets’ Diabate wins Hustle Award, Knueppel misses rookie honor
CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Hornets came away from NBA awards season with both a leaguewide honor and a near miss. Last week, Hornets center Moussa Diabate was named the winner of the 2025-26 NBA Hustle […]