Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina made multiple saves during penalty kicks to force a game three. Photo: Grant Halverson/Getty Images
⚽️ Charlotte FC will host a free watch party (ticket required) for Saturday's playoff match at Orlando City. (Axios)
🏈 The Carolina Panthers traded wide receiver Jonathan Mingo to the Dallas Cowboys and a 2025 seventh-round pick in exchange for the Cowboys' 2025 fourth-round pick. (🔒 Athletic)
🛣️ The N.C. Department of Transportation said Interstate 40 near Pigeon River Gorge will reopen with one lane in each direction by New Year's Day, restoring access to the Tennessee-North Carolina state line after Helene wiped away part of the highway. (WRAL)
🏙 Charlotte companies are reshaping their DEI efforts. (WFAE)
💰 The City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County may contribute up to $19 million for infrastructure related to a south Charlotte development. (CBJ🔒)
