Second crack found on Carowinds coaster + New Panther impressing teammates early in training camp
Hey, everyone! Drew here. Happy Friday!
Let’s get you to the news and the weekend.
1. Second crack or break found on Carowinds’ damaged roller coaster, state confirms
The problems keep coming for Carowinds’ largest roller coaster.
The state agency inspecting Fury 325 confirmed today a second break or crack was found on the ride. The coaster has been closed since June 30 after a park visitor spotted a broken support beam.
Catherine Muccigrosso has more details.
2. NC mom passed out at Aldi. Liquid fentanyl found in baby’s cup, sheriff says
Union County deputies found liquid fentanyl in an infant’s drinking cup after discovering the baby’s mother passed out in a car in an Aldi’s parking lot.
The woman’s 15-month-old child was found unrestrained in the vehicle, investigators said.
Joe Marusak continues to update this story.
3. Panthers’ Shaq Thompson says new teammate is playing so well, he needs to be on the field
The Panthers might have had an off day from practice at training camp today, but there’s still plenty to talk about.
Carolina’s looking to cultivate depth on defense and one of the team’s unheralded veteran free-agent additions is already exceeding the expectations of one longtime Panther: Shaq Thompson.
Mike Kaye reports from Wofford College.
4. Some more stories to read
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This story was originally published July 28, 2023 at 3:05 PM with the headline "Second crack found on Carowinds coaster + New Panther impressing teammates early in training camp."