Charlotte Post

Established in 1878, The Charlotte Post serves the African-American community within the Charlotte, North Carolina metro region. This publication is widely read by many local residents and has received various awards for its journalism and community service, both nationally and locally.

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The Independence are Charlotte’s best side – for now

1 week ago | thecharlottepost.com | Steve Goldberg

CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE Charlotte Independence, who are 7-1-2 over their last 10 matches, sit second in USL League One's table, one point off the top spot. With the Carolina Ascent’s season finished, the mantle of Charlotte’s best soccer team now rests on the shoulders of their brother team, the Charlotte Independence.
Travis Etienne finds a new brotherhood among Panthers

1 week ago | thecharlottepost.com | Jeff Hawkins

JEFF HAWKINS Carolina Panthers rookie running back Trevor Etienne signs a football for a fan June 12 at the Bank of America Stadium campus during minicamp. Carolina Panthers running back Trevor Etienne wants the best for his brother, Travis, who plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Except, of course, when the siblings go head-to-head in the regular-season opener Sept. 7. To acquire bragging rights, the younger brother is counting on one thing developing.
Seeing red: Cheerwine faces scrutiny over its iconic color

1 week ago | thecharlottepost.com | Anne Blythe

ANNE BLYTHE | NORTH CAROLINA HEALTH NEWS The Cheerwine logo on the side of a Salisbury building. Cheerwine, invented in Salisbury in 1917, is under pressure to eliminate the chemical dye that gives it a recognizable burgundy color.
FIFA Club World Cup launches in Miami on Saturday

2 weeks ago | thecharlottepost.com | Steve Goldberg

FIFA The FIFA Club World Cup tournament kicks off June 14 in Miami with Inter Miami FC taking on Al Ahly SC of Egypt. Charlotte will host four matches starting June 22 with Spanish side Real Madrid vs. Pachuca of Mexico. The hype is over. Let the games begin. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup commences in Miami tonight with the Inter Miami FC taking on Al Ahly SC, 45-time champions of Egypt.
The season begins anew for Charlotte FC in Philadelphia

2 weeks ago | thecharlottepost.com | Steve Goldberg

TROY HULL | THE CHARLOTTE POST Charlotte FC coach Dean Smith is weighing whether to return Kristijan Kahlina (above) to starting goalkeeper or keep George Marks on the pitch for a second straight match. Charlotte FC’s clean sheet win at Toronto FC seems a long time ago, even though it’s been two weeks. Perhaps it’s because the mania of nine games in May left everyone exhausted. And Charlotte's head coach Dean Smith perplexed.
Carolina Ascent honored with USL Super League awards

2 weeks ago | thecharlottepost.com | Steve Goldberg

Published Thursday, June 12, 2025 8:57 am By Steve Goldberg | For The Charlotte Post STEVE GOLDBERG | THE CHARLOTTE POST Mia Corbin was one of four Carolina Ascent standouts to earn All-League status in USL Super League. Corbin, Jill Aguilera and Sydney Studer were named to the first team and goalkeeper Samantha Leshnak Murphy earned a spot on the second team. The biggest recognition got away, but the Carolina Ascent were honored by USL Super League technical staffs.
‘Little things’ equal big plays for Panthers’ Lathan Ransom

2 weeks ago | thecharlottepost.com | Jeff Hawkins

Published Wednesday, June 11, 2025 9:35 pm By Jeff Hawkins | For The Charlotte Post JEFF HAWKINS | THE CHARLOTTE POST Carolina Panthers rookie Lathan Ransom looks to use his versatility as a pass defender and run stopper in his fight to move up the depth chart at safety. “Little things” make Lathan Ransom happy. The Carolina Panthers rookie said after Tuesday's mandatory minicamp workout that he wakes up “with a smile on my face every day." Take Monday, for instance.
Carolina Ascent to play NWSL side Angel City FC July 26

2 weeks ago | thecharlottepost.com | Steve Goldberg

CAROLINA ASCENT Rylee Baisden and her Carolina Ascent teammates will play Angel City FC in Los Angeles in the second match between USL Super League and NWSL teams. The Carolina Ascent will travel to Los Angeles for a friendly against Angel City FC on July 26. It will be the second-ever match between USL Super League and NWSL sides, the United States’ top-tier women’s leagues. Gotham FC hosted Super League side Fort Lauderdale United on Feb.
Millions in US disconnected from doctors and telehealth

2 weeks ago | thecharlottepost.com | Sarah Jane Tribble |Holly Hacker

Published Monday, June 9, 2025 8:23 am By Sarah Jane Tribble and Holly K. Hacker | KFF Health News ANDI RICE | KFF HEALTH NEWS Barbara Williams, of Boligee, Alabama, is one of nearly 3 million Americans who live in mostly rural counties that lack both health care and reliable high-speed internet, according to an analysis by KFF Health News. BOLIGEE, Ala. — Green lights flickered on the wireless router in Barbara Williams’ kitchen.
Carolina Ascent seek to peak in USL Super League playoffs

3 weeks ago | thecharlottepost.com | Steve Goldberg

CAROLINA ASCENT The Carolina Ascent, which launched USL Super League with its inaugural win, is one match from playing for the title. They play Fort Lauderdale United Sunday in the semifinal round at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Two hundred and ninety-five days after their first regular-season match in USL Super League, the Carolina Ascent will play their first must-win game.