⛹️♂️ The Charlotte Hornets have rolled out their first Black Excellence Jersey to celebrate Black History Month. The solid pinstripes are replaced with the names of 20-plus Black neighborhoods and streets in Charlotte. (Instagram)
The jersey will be available for purchase in the Hornets Fan Shop starting Feb. 7.
🩲 Have you seen this suspected underwear thief? CMPD is asking for help identifying a man who they believe stole Versace underwear at SouthPark mall. (WBTV)
📄 Walmart is closing its Charlotte office out near the airport, the retail giant said in a memo to staffers this week. It had had an office there for about a decade. (CBJ🔒)
🌀 A new bill in the N.C. General Assembly would put another $500 million toward Hurricane Helene relief. (News & Observer 🔒)
Gov. Josh Stein had previously called for $1 billion more in relief funding.