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The Hornets started last summer by winning the NBA Summer League Championship and the G-League affiliate Greensboro Swarm earned their first championship. During an interview Monday, Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson said he’s proud of the organization's accomplishments.
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N.C. Republicans launch an investigation into COVID-era prison releases under former Gov. Roy Cooper. Lawmakers return to Raleigh this week for the 2026 short session. The Catawba County Board of Commissioners votes to merge Catawba County Schools with Hickory and Newton-Conover City.
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