Jackson Heath announced his commitment to the Army Black Knights on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the Hough High School auditorium in Cornelius, NC.
Ali Costellow
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Former Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker proudly holds a decorated basketball he was presented with from the Palmetto Market in Concord, NC following a press conference for his new Kemba Walker Sports Academy in Concord, NC on Friday, June 26, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Charlotte Hornets draft picks Hannes Steinbach, left and Christian Anderson, right, enjoy a laugh together during their introductory press conference at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, June 25, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Charlotte Knights manager Chad Pinder, center, shows Nick Adair, right, the paper work for his one-day contract with the team during a press conference at Truist Field in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Adair suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury that has left him paralyzed from the chest down. In addition to signing a one-day contract with the team, Adair designed along with Knights graphic designer Will Briggs a custom jersey that the team will wear during Saturday night’s game. The jersey features a glow-in-the-dark design. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
