Scott Fowler
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Charlotte, NC, United States
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‘He Hate Me’ was lost. Then he was found. But where did former Panther Rod Smart go?
Rod Smart, who became famous for his “He Hate Me” XFL jersey, played with the Carolina Panthers’ 2003 Super Bowl team. He was reported missing Tuesday in S.C. but was found, alive and safe, later that day. → Read More
NC gymnast Zoe Smith is 10, competes with a prosthetic leg ... and she’s amazing.
Zoe Smith, a talented 10-year-old gymnast who lives in the Asheville area, will compete in her first national meet Thursday. What makes Zoe unique? She competes with a prosthetic leg — and often wins. → Read More
NC gymnast Zoe Smith is 10, competes with a prosthetic leg ... and she’s amazing.
Zoe Smith, a talented 10-year-old gymnast who lives in the Asheville area, will compete in her first national meet Thursday. What makes Zoe unique? She competes with a prosthetic leg — and often wins. → Read More
One shining half: Gardner-Webb throws a scare into Virginia, but Cavaliers rebound
Virginia became the first No. 1 seed to ever lose to a No. 16 seed in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament in 2018. For one half against Gardner-Webb on Friday, it looked like history might repeat itself before the Cavaliers pulled away. → Read More
My Dad taught me a wonderful lesson. An angry ostrich was involved.
Do something wonderfully extravagant for the young people in your life: That’s a lesson my late father taught me. → Read More
Rae Carruth released from prison after serving 19 years in murder of Cherica Adams
Former Carolina Panther Rae Carruth, now 44, was released from prison Monday in Clinton, N.C.. He served nearly 19 years in prison for conspiring to murder Cherica Adams, who was pregnant with Carruth’s child when she was shot in 1999. → Read More
Carruth podcast, true-crime series are the product of a reporter’s 19-year fascination
I first met Rae Carruth in 1997 while covering the Panthers. He was their No. 1 draft choice. I never could have imagined I would still be writing about him 19 years later as he gets out of prison next week. → Read More
Her relationship with an NFL player began at a pool party. It ended in murder.
Learn about former Carolina Panthers football player Rae Carruth, before and after he paid to kill his pregnant girlfriend, Cherica Adams. Read about her and the 911 call from the night she was shot in Charlotte. → Read More
In 2009, Stephen Curry had NBA draft destination in mind, and it wasn't Golden State
Stephen Curry's NBA draft in 2009 was just as imprecise as the 2018 one will be Thursday. The former Davidson star had no desire to be picked by Golden State nine years ago, but his preferred destination never did materialize. → Read More
As Charlotte Hornets' next head coach, here are 8 things James Borrego should do immediately
New Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego walks into a challenging situation, but he also will have numerous opportunities to put his own stamp on his first NBA team. Here are eight things Borrego should do right away as the new coach. → Read More
A lost German shepherd puppy shows up at church, looking for her home
When a lost German Shepherd puppy showed up at the end of a church event, the author tried to figure out where she lived. It would have been easier if her collar had any identification — a lesson for dog owners everywhere. → Read More
Replacing Steve Clifford problematic because of Hornets' painful coaching history
Charlotte Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak fired Steve Clifford Friday. Now Kupchak and owner Michael Jordan must find a good coach who doesn't mind the NBA job's checkered history and the inevitable rebuilding process. → Read More
Should Steve Clifford return as Charlotte Hornets coach next season?
Steve Clifford's last two Charlotte Hornets teams have both posted seasons at least 10 games under .500. With Mitch Kupchak about to hold his first news conference as the Hornets' new general manager, Clifford's job security is tenuous. → Read More
Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis just took a big hit. Will his legacy ever recover?
Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis announced in a startling, emotional video posted on Twitter Friday that he will be suspended for the first four games of the 2018 NFL regular season because he violated the NFL's drug policy. → Read More
A Woody Durham story you don't know: Why UNC broadcaster made a B in speech class.
Before the late Woody Durham became the "Voice of the Tar Heels," the future legendary football and basketball announcer was just another student at UNC-Chapel Hill trying to make an A in a speech class. Durham's memorial service is Sunday. → Read More
No. 16 UMBC shocks No. 1 Virginia in NCAA upset for the ages
NCAA basketball tournament history made in Charlotte: A No. 16 seed beat a No. 1 seed for the first time ever as Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC) Retrievers stunned Virginia Cavaliers at Spectrum Center on Friday, March 16, 2018. → Read More
One-on-one with Luke Maye: UNC star opens up in exclusive interview
Luke Maye, from Huntersville, has been one of the best players in the ACC this season for North Carolina. His Tar Heels face the Duke Blue Devils Saturday night in both teams’ regular-season finale. → Read More
Imprisoned ex-NFL player who wanted to raise the son he tried to kill has change of heart
Former Carolina Panthers receiver Rae Carruth says he will no longer be “pursuing a relationship” with his son Chancellor Lee Adams. That includes the potential of future custody. → Read More
Rae Carruth will never have custody of son he wanted dead, grandmother says
An open letter from former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth, in prison for his role in a murder conspiracy, has broken a 17-year silence and has apologized for his role in the death of Cherica Adams. → Read More
Would you dare put Christian Laettner in charge of a high school basketball team?
Former Duke star Christian Laettner helped coach Garinger’s basketball team for a week as part of a forthcoming reality show on the Olympic Channel. → Read More