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Cato: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 21, 2024 07:11 AM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cato Corp. (CATO) on Thursday reported a loss of $15.1 million in its fiscal third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company said it had a loss of 79 cents. The clothing retailer posted...

Rosado and Graves put up 12, Charlotte beats Gardner-Webb 60-54

Nov. 19, 2024 23:28 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Giancarlo Rosado and Nik Graves had 12 points apiece in Charlotte's 60-54 victory against Gardner-Webb on Tuesday night. Rosado added eight rebounds and five assists for the 49ers (3-1). Graves shot 3 of 14 from the floor, including 1 for 5 from 3-point...

Ryan Preece joins Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing in the Cup Series for 2025

Nov. 19, 2024 10:41 AM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing will field a third car in the Cup Series in 2025, with Ryan Preece joining the team in the No. 60 Ford. Preece will pair with Brad Keselowski and Chris Buescher in the team's three-car lineup, the team announced Tuesday. Kroger...

Gardner-Webb visits Charlotte following Graves' 23-point performance

Nov. 19, 2024 04:00 AM EST

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (2-2) at Charlotte 49ers (2-1) Charlotte, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: 49ers -8.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hosts Gardner-Webb after Nik Graves scored 23 points in...

2 are injured in North Carolina house explosion

Nov. 18, 2024 11:36 AM EST

WEDDINGTON, N.C. (AP) — A house exploded and caught fire in suburban Charlotte, North Carolina, injuring two people, authorities said. Reports came in Sunday morning of an explosion at a home in Weddington that was felt across Union County, the sheriff's office said. First...

Gardner-Webb visits Charlotte following Graves' 23-point game

Nov. 18, 2024 04:01 AM EST

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (2-2) at Charlotte 49ers (2-1) Charlotte, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte faces Gardner-Webb after Nik Graves scored 23 points in Charlotte's 65-48 win against the Richmond Spiders. Charlotte went...

Joiner runs for 140 yards, 2 TDs as South Florida runs roughshod past Charlotte, 59-24

Nov. 16, 2024 21:11 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kelley Joiner ran for 140 yards and two touchdowns to spearhead a South Florida ground game that amassed 425 yards and six touchdowns in the Bulls' 59-24 win over Charotte on Saturday. South Florida (5-5, 3-3 American Athletic) forced four Charlotte...

Graves' 23 lead Charlotte past Richmond 65-48

Nov. 13, 2024 21:47 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Nik Graves had 23 points in Charlotte's 65-48 win over Richmond on Wednesday night. Graves also contributed seven rebounds for the 49ers (2-1). Kylan Blackmon shot 3 for 7 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 12 points. ...

Chloe Kitts available for No. 1 South Carolina after sitting out a game due to academic suspension

Nov. 13, 2024 16:04 PM EST

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina forward Chloe Kitts will be available to play Thursday after missing the top-ranked Gamecocks last game due to an academic suspension. Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley said everyone, including Kitts, would be ready to play when the team opens its...

Insurance magnate pleads guilty as government describes $2B scheme

Nov. 13, 2024 15:47 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — An insurance magnate who was once a big political donor in North Carolina is in federal custody after pleading guilty in connection to what prosecutors call a $2 billion scheme to defraud insurance regulators, policyholders and others through a myriad of companies from...