CMPD Just Arrested Panthers Fan Who Assaulted Older Man At Game

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CMPD Just Arrested Panthers Fan Who Assaulted Older Man At Game

CMPD officers have just arrested the Panthers fan who attacked an older fan during last night’s Eagles game at Bank of America Stadium.

After reviewing the video and talking to fans who witnessed the assault, CMPD determined the attacker to be Kyle Adam Maraghy

They arrested Maraghy this afternoon, charged him with simple assault, and took him to the Mecklenburg County jail for processing.

According to ‘Warren C’, who first uploaded the now viral video to his Instagram page, Maraghy was standing up for much of the game, and when the man behind him became agitated, they started arguing – then Maraghy started punching him repeatedly in the face.

Here is the original video (WARNING: contains graphic violence and blood):

dude bro & his chicka were standing for the entire game. words gradually got more and more escalated. there previously was a single mom and her son between us, they left halfway through the 3rd. after that, the lid was off. the dude took offense to the couple never sitting down and obstructing his view. the victim telling the dude bro how they’re being jerks and how rude they are for not sitting. the dude bro turns around and calls the victim a “geriatric fuck”, “faggot”, and “hick”. then sucker punches him right in the face. i don’t know if he got away or left in handcuffs, but i hope it’s the latter. edit: to clarify further, both the puncher and punchee were wearing Panthers attire. The assailant was seated in section 541, row 24, seat 10.

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Early this morning, the Carolina Panthers released this statement about the incident:

“We have reviewed video tape of the incident and have identified the perpetrator. We are working with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department to pursue charges to the fullest extent of the law,” Panthers officials released in a statement. “The Carolina Panthers are committed to a fan-friendly and family-friendly stadium experience. The behavior exhibited by the perpetrator is unacceptable and will not be condoned at Bank of America Stadium.”

Luke Kuechly Placed on Concussion Protocol In Panthers’ Home Loss To The Eagles

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Luke Kuechly Placed on Concussion Protocol In Panthers’ Home Loss To The Eagles

For the third time in three seasons, Luke Kuechly has been placed on the concussion protocol after a hard hit during last night’s prime-time game against the Eagles.

It wasn’t nearly as bad as last year’s concussion when he was carted off the field in tears while playing the Saints, but this is truly horrible news for everyone.

The Panthers have yet to confirm if there was a concussion, only that he was placed on the protocol;

Here’s the play that took him out:

After Kuechly was taken out, things got noticeably harder for the Panthers.

Cam stepped up as last night’s top running back, even scoring a touchdown, but he just wasn’t able to connect with his receivers for most of the game. He finished 28 of 52 for 239 yards, 1 touchdown pass to McCaffrey and three interceptions.

Carolina is now 4-2 and out of first place in the NFC South, for now. We could stay on top if the 3-1 Falcons lose to the Dolphins this weekend.

Next week the Panthers will travel to Chicago to take on the Bears.

Gastonia Police Asking For Help To Find Missing Teen In Need of Medication

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Gastonia Police Asking For Help To Find Missing Teen In Need of Medication

Gastonia Police and family members are asking the public for help in finding a missing teenage girl who is now in urgent need of her medication.

Candace Acuff was last seen on Wednesday morning at around 7:30 a.m. leaving her Gastonia home off South New Hope Road.

Candace is 5’2, weighs 125 lbs, with long blonde hair, blue eyes, and a birthmark on left side of her neck.

According to her family, Candace has a cognitive impairment which requires daily medication.

The US National Party has also posted a video to their Facebook page, asking all party members to help with the search for Candace;

A search party met last night at 6:30 to search for Candace, after a few hours of combing the streets, they came up empty.

If you have any information about Acuff’s whereabouts, please call Gastonia Police at 704-866-3300 or dial 911.

Top 5 Hottest Jewelry Designers in Charlotte

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Top 5 Hottest Jewelry Designers in Charlotte

If you’re thinking about getting jewelry, Charlotte has some incredible local options when it comes to hand-selected and hand-crafted jewelry designers.

From pure gold and silver, to wood beads vintage crystals…these are the Queen City’s top 5 hottest jewelry designers.

#1 Venturi Design

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Venturi Design is a social-media-driven jewelry design company based right here in Charlotte. They sell a wide selection of trendy necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. They are also about to roll out a new monthly jewelry subscription program (on of the first of its kind).

They are now offering a 25% off all casual Jewelry during the first two weeks of February for all Charlotte Stories readers, simple visit www.VenturiDesign.com and type in code “CharlotteStories” at checkout to apply the discount.

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Find out more on their website here.

#2 Emmy Eff Designs

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Emmy Eff Designs is a haven for hand crafted original jewelry designs, flower crowns, and customized sets as well as lovely vintage jewelry finds while they last.

Browse all of her art and jewelry pieces on Etsy by clicking here.

#3 Custom Jewelry Lab

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Custom Jewelry Lab is located in the heart of NoDa. They create a one-of-a-kind pieces and they redesign existing family heirlooms into a new piece you’ll want to wear every day. All ideas are welcome and we’ll guide you through our process from design to prototype to hand-creating the piece.

#4 Misty Mountain Forge

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Misty Mountain Forge is owned by Charlotte native Erica, who is the brand’s maker/designer, metalsmith, photographer, and sole creative.

Her designs are organic and rustic, perfectly distressed; Bohemian and carefree. Each piece of metalwork is hand fabricated with love. All of her stones are thoughtfully sourced for their aesthetics, quality and sometimes rarity. Each piece of jewelry from my studio is love-infused, adored and made to be cherished.

Browse all of her art and jewelry pieces on Etsy by clicking here.

#5 Beautiful Petra 

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One of Charlotte’s most detailed jewelry designers, Beautiful Petra specializes in Flower Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, and Unique Custom Designs.

Find out more on Beautiful Petra’s Etsy shop here.

You can also browse over 600 other unique and custom items that are being made right here in the Queen City on Etsy.com by clicking here.

Top 10 Things To Do Around The Charlotte Region This Weekend

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Top 10 Things To Do Around The Charlotte Region This Weekend

The weekend is almost here!

There will be tons of concerts, shows, and festivals!

Here are the top 10 things happening around the Charlotte region this weekend:

#1 Hickory’s Oktoberfest

Hickory’s Oktoberfest is a three-day, outdoor festival on the second weekend of October, in Hickory, North Carolina, featuring three stages of non-stop live entertainment ranging from traditional polka to rock & roll, two beer gardens, amusement rides and carnival games, a juried arts and crafts show, and hundreds of food and commercial vendors.

The festivial runs from Friday at 5pm to Sunday at 5pm.

For more info click here.

#2 NBA Preseason: Charlotte Hornets vs. Dallas Mavericks

Hornets season is finally here! The Dallas Mavericks will be coming to town this coming Friday night for the Hornet’s first home preseason game, starting at 6pm.

For more information or tickets here.

#3 Carolina Renaissance Festival

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This is the third weekend for Carolina’s biggest Renaissance Festival. History comes alive with non-stop, day long entertainments, arts and crafts, games and rides, jousting knights on horseback, feasting and so much more!  Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Huzzah!

For more info or tickets click to learn more.

#4 Charlotte Checkers vs. Bridgeport Sound Tigers

This coming Friday night the Checkers will be taking on the Tigers at the Bojangles Coluseum.

For more information or tickets click here.

#5 First Ward Fall Festival

This coming Friday and Saturday, Uptown Charlotte will be hosting First Ward’s Fall Festival. Bring the family and enjoy live Roots & Blues music, local food trucks and craft beer & wine selections.

Musical Lineup:
Fri 10/13:
Tony Eltora Music 6-7pm
Carolyn Wonderland 7:30-9pm

Sat 10/14:
School of Rock Charlotte – 2-2:40pm
The Bill Miller Band – 3-4pm
The Ragbirds – 4:30-5:30pm
John Nemeth – 6-7pm
Roomful of Blues – 7:30-9pm

For more information click here.

#6 5th Annual Huntersville Fall Festival

Huntersville’s Fall Festival is happening this Saturday from 10am-4pm.

Come join in the fun at the 5th Annual Community Huntersville Fall Festival! Enjoy local art and craft booths, children games and crafts, inflatables, scarecrow making, food trucks, pumpkin patch, and live music.

For more information click here.

 

#7 Lost Hollow Music Fest 2017

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden‘s Lost Hollow Music Fest will be happening this coming on Oct. 14 & 15! Live performances by Caroline Keller Band, Head for the Hills, The Ragbirds, Stepside Deluxe and Carolina Sonrise will take place during this two-day festival that’s free with general daytime admission!

For more info click here.

#8 Conor Oberst

Conor Oberst will be playing live at the Neighborhood Theater this coming Sunday night starting at 8pm.

Conor is an American singer-songwriter best known for his work in Bright Eyes. He has also played in several other bands, including Desaparecidos, The Faint, Commander Venus, and Park Ave.

For tickets or more information click here.

#9 8th Annual Dilworth/South End Chili Cook-Off

Enjoy All The Chili You Can Taste From Local Restaurants And Individual Cooking Teams As They (And Maybe You) Compete To Win!

For more info click here.

#10 Open Streets 704

The 4th Open Streets event will be taking over several streets around “LoSo” (Lower South End), and the Park Rd. Shopping Center area this coming Sunday afternoon.

The 5.5 mile route will start at The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery and end around the Park Rd. Shopping Center and Little Sugar Creek Greenway.

For more information click here.

If you think other events should be on this list or future lists, let us know – Scott@CharlotteStories.com

Panthers’ Greg Olsen Takes on KC’s Travis Kelce In Carolina Reaper #OneChipChallenge

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Panthers’ Greg Olsen Takes on KC’s Travis Kelce In Carolina Reaper #OneChipChallenge

Paqui Chips has just partnered with the NFL’s best Pro Bowl tight ends, Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen, to take their legendary #OneChipChallenge.

The challenge is basically to eat 1 single chip that’s been coated with the hottest pepper in the world, the Carolina Reaper (only grown in Fort Mill, SC).

According to their press release, Travis Kelce commented after taking the challenge, “The #OneChipChallenge was so intense, it was like eating lava and then just holding on for dear life until the fire faded. Trust me, this chip will show you how tough you really are.”

Greg Olsen said “I can’t believe I let Travis Kelce talk me into taking the Paqui #OneChipChallenge, but I couldn’t say no to a little competition. It was like swallowing pure lava; I felt like the dragons from Game of Thrones.”

Here’s the video of the NFL’s best tight ends struggling to not drink milk after eating the chip:

This is the third time Paque has done the #OneChipChallenge, and according to their press release, this year’s chip is 25% hotter than last years.

“The Carolina Reaper is bred for heat and heat alone. Last year’s batch came in at over 1.5MM Scovilles, the hottest ever recorded by Guinness World Records,” said Ed Currie of PuckerButt Pepper Company. “Our latest crop upped the heat ante to 1.9MM Scovilles, making the Carolina Reaper challenging for even the most daring of Pepperheads.”

During last year’s challenge, L.A. Beast decided to eat 4 chips in a row…then began pouring water out of his face profusely…

This lady could barely stand the heat:

But this guy was not impressed:

If you’d like to take the #OneChipChallenge, you can order single chips from their website for $4.99 each.

North Carolina’s 150th State Fair Starts Today w/ 30 Crazy New Food Creations

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North Carolina’s 150th State Fair Starts Today w/ 30 Crazy New Food Creations

Today begins North Carolina’s 150th State Fair. To celebrate this momentous year, fair organizers went all out with some of the wildest food creations you’ve ever heard of.

This year’s new offerings include Deep Fried Dirty Rice, Cheerwine Funnel Cakes, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos corn on the cob, “Crack-n-cheese” turkey barbecue, and even a Pumpkin Pie Milkshake, inside of a mini-pumpkin.

Here are all the new food offerings this year, according to the NC State Fair’s website:

Apple Pie Arepas Bacon

Deep Fried Pumpkin Pie

Original Minneapple Pie

Deep Fried Pumpkin Pie served warm with cinnamon vanilla ice cream

Arepas, Envueltos & Empanadas

Arepa Loca

Arepas (veggie, beef, chicken or pork), Envueltos, Empanadas, Cheese Bread, Sautéed Mushrooms, Carrots & Peppers, Mousse with Raspberry & Passion Fruit, Tropical Juices (passion fruit & wild berries)

Bacon Mac & Cheese

Bubba’s Bacon
Bacon Scallops BAD Chix Blue Hawaiian

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Basnight’s Lone Cedar Cafe

Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Yellowfin Tuna Bites, Greentail Fried Shrimp, Sweet Potato Fries, Fried Mac N Cheese, Fish Cakes, Jumbo Lump Crab Dip, Fried Vegetable Medley, Honey Siracha Chicken Bites, Fries, Fried Clam Chowder

Hot Chix Hot Cakes & Chicken

B.A.D. Chix

Eggs, bacon, cheese and syrup drizzle layered on top of a crispy chicken strip,
nestled in a hotcake

Blue Hawaiian Funnel Cake

Gobblin’ Gourmet

Brown sugar funnel cake, pineapple topping, praline, whipped cream & cherries
Cheerwine Cake Cheerwine 1 Cheese Curd

Cheerwine Cake

Old North State Kitchen

Cheerwine cake with honey infused frosting topped with chocolate shavings

Cheerwine Funnel Cake

Beaver Concessions

Deep Fried Crab Cake
Cheese Curds

Cheese Curd Shack 

Wisconsin premium white cheddar cheese curds lightly breaded with cooked snow crab and shrimp
Chick Coconut Smoothe Collard

Wicked WaffleWich Sliders

Chick-N-Que

Chicken BBQ drenched with spicy buffalo sauce sandwiched between two warm, crisp waffle edges and topped with coleslaw

Fresh Fruit Smoothies

Tropical Delights 

Fresh fruit smoothies served in a fresh conconut

Deep Fried Bacon & Cheese Collard Bites

Woody’s Grill
Crack n cheese DF Choc Pie Deep Fried Dirty Rice

Crack-N-Cheese

Hickory Tree Turkey BBQ

Deep Fried Chocolate Pie

Original Minneapple Pie

Deep Fried Chocolate Pie served warm with vanilla ice cream

Deep Fried Dirty Rice

Ragin’ Cajun

Dirty rice breaded lightly, deep fried and served with a cajun ranch sauce
Firecracker Shrimp Flamin Pumpkin

Firecracker Shrimp over Asian Slaw

Captain Neill’s Seafood 

Fried shrimp in a spicy asian sauce served over asian slaw

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Roasted Corn

Douglas Farms

Roasted corn on the cob coated in mayonnaise and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos

Deep Fried Apple Pie

Original Minneapple Pie

Deep Fried Apple Pie served warm with cinnamon vanilla ice cream and pure apple syrup
Jerk Ribs Key Lime Bites Lamb Burger

Jerk BBQ Ribs

Cool Runnings Jamaican

Baby back ribs prepared with jerk BBQ sauce and spices

Deep Fried Key Lime Pie Bites

Chef’s D’Lites

Creamy key lime pie filling battered

then fried to a golden brown then topped with cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar and a drizzle of raspberry sauce

and whipped cream

Mediterranean Lamb Burger

Neomonde Deli

Traditional spice blend lamb burger on a potato bun with grilled onions and harissa yogurt sauce on

a bed of mixed greens
Chicken Poutine Thanksgiving Eggroll

Old North State Chicken

Old North State Kitchen

Roasted chicken breast with a country ham and pimiento cheese cream sauce

Poutine

Poutine Gourmet

French fries with cheese curds and brown gravy

Thanksgiving Eggroll

Woody’s Grill

Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberries deep fried in an eggroll
Turkey BBQ CPS Coconut

Turkey BBQ

Hickory Tree BBQ

Cherry Pecan Streudel

Miss Debbie’s Specialty Apples

Coconut Macadamia Nut Cream Pie

Miss Debbie’s Specialty Apples
Cherry LaFarm Pumpkin Milkshake

Chocolate Marshmallow Fluff

Miss Debbie’s Specialty Apples

Strawberry and Nutella Hand Pie with Rye Crust

LaFarm Bakery

Flakey rye chocolate pastry crust filled with Nutella and fresh strawberries and finished off with a creamy chocolate ganache

Pumpkin Pie Milkshake

McBride’s Concessions

A pumpkin pie milk shake with whipped cream and pie crust crumbles on top.  Comes inside its own pumpkin. Not just pumpkin flavored ice cream either! Vanilla ice cream and pumpkin pie and secret spices!

 

Admission to the fair is $1.50, gates will open at 3pm today, and the first 15,000 fairgoers through the gates will receive a commemorative 150th anniversary button.

You can purchase unlimited ride wristbands here today for $25, or after today for $35.

The 150th North Carolina State Fair runs from Oct. 12 through Oct. 22 at Raleigh’s state fairgrounds, with gates open from 8am – midnight daily.

Hurricane Irma Victims Opening Restaurant in Mooresville To Raise Money For New Life

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Hurricane Irma Victims Opening Restaurant in Mooresville To Raise Money For New Life

For most families living in South Florida, Hurricane Irma meant flooding and property damage, but for some, it meant losing everything.

According to their website, Dawn McGill (an experienced chef), her fiancé, two children, and two cats abandoned their live-aboard sailboat in the Florida Keys and fled to her friend’s house in Mooresville just before the storm hit. Dawn immediately started using her culinary skills to work – baking pies, cakes, and other goodies out of her friend’s kitchen, and selling them through Facebook.

After the storm passed, they discovered that Hurricane Irma had completely destroyed their home, along with everything in it. Dawn and her family then decided to start over permanently here in North Carolina.

They’ve now opened a pop-up restaurant in Downtown Mooresville, where the whole family will work together to make enough to start their new life here in the Carolinas.

They will open their new pop-up restaurant for the first time tomorrow, October 13th at 7pm.

After tomorrow, their hours will be:

Sunday – Thursday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
*Breakfast served daily starting at 7 a.m. until 11 a.m.
**Breakfast hours from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays.

For more information, check out their website here, and follow them on Facebook here.

Kneel-In Protest Planned For Tonight’s Prime-Time Panthers Game in Uptown Charlotte

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Kneel-In Protest Planned For Tonight’s Prime-Time Panthers Game in Uptown Charlotte

Several groups are now planning a ‘kneel-in protest’ in Uptown Charlotte tonight before the Panther’s game.

Charlotte’s Pastors and Community Leaders Coalition, led by Bishop Kevin Long of Temple Church International, is planning to have at least 500 people kneel in protest outside of the stadium while the national anthem is playing.

The coalition sent out a statement last night saying that the goal of the kneel-in is to highlight “police brutality, lack of accountability for officers who’ve killed innocent and/or unarmed citizens, and the high rates of unemployment for minorities.”

“Kneeling is merely the method we have chosen, it is not the message in its entirety. The message is that there is a deep and very wide gulf between the Black and Brown communities and others in this country, and we are not compelled to stand that.”

The kneel-in will start at 7:30 p.m. outside the stadium and a press conference will be held after the national anthem is played.

The coalition also said there are more kneel-in protests scheduled in other cities this weekend.

What are your thoughts on the protest? 

KKK Flyers Distributed At North Carolina High School Football Game

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KKK Flyers Distributed At North Carolina High School Football Game

This past weekend, the KKK attached recruitment flyers to cars at a Gray’s Creek high school football game, just outside Fayetteville, according to the Fayetteville Observer.

The flier stated that “the removal of Confederate flags and monuments is an attack on the white race and America”.

James Spears, KKK’s great titan, answered the phone when the number on the flyer was called, and confirmed that the group distributed the flyers on Friday night during the football game.

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Gray’s Creek High School’s principal said that the distribution of the fliers was against school policy.

“We are aware of the unapproved distribution of material on the campus of Gray’s Creek High School Friday night (10/6) during the football game which is currently being investigated,” commented Lisa Stewart in a statement.

She said that nobody is allowed to distribute material on school grounds that promotes “personal attacks or abusive language such as language defaming a person’s character, race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, family status, or disability.”

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