Hornets win second overall in NBA draft lottery
Charlotte earns the No. 2 pick after Sunday lottery as coach Allan Bristow praises fate and Angles toward Georgetown center Alonzo Mourning as leading candidate to join the Hornets. Orlando Magic take top pick Shaquille O Neal from LSU. Bristow notes Mourning as likely choice pending interviews.
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Lottery Luck What It Means for Hornets Alonzo Mourning
The Hornets eye Georgetown center Alonzo Mourning as their first major shot blocker. Mourning stands 6 foot 10 and is known for his interior toughness, a skill set the team has lacked.
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Hornets eye playoff push with potential shot-blocking center
The Hornets aim for a playoff run next season with high expectations tied to a possible addition of a rim protector. Starting lineup hints include guards Muggsy Bogues and Kendall Gill, forwards Larry Johnson and Johnny Newman, and center Mourning.
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Memorial honors elderly Willises slain in 1991
In Cherryville, a Sunday memorial at Hull's Grove Baptist Church cemetery marked by a 35 foot flagpole honors E Z Willis and Sarah Willis, beaten to death in August 1991. Grandchildren raised the flag as relatives and church members remember the couple and the lingering fear in the tight knit community.
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The Gazette Promotes Recyclable Product Message
Inside Abby bulletin board and classifieds note recyclable product promotion with weather details. Partly cloudy forecast shows high around 85 and a low near 60.
Perot’s surge hits Bush campaign with 50 state fears
As Ross Perot climbs in polls before an official bid, Bush campaign and RNC shift to prepare for a full 50 state contest. They abandon plans to concentrate on the industrial Midwest, South and West, eyeing potential gains in New York and other populous states while facing Perot’s strong showing in Texas and California. Time CNN poll puts Perot at 33 percent, Bush 28, Clinton 24, with Bush approval at 37 percent.
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Coming Tuesday Who Is Favorite For Coca-Cola 600 Pole
The article previews Tuesday’s race media day and identifies leading contenders for the Coca-Cola 600 pole position. NASCAR insiders highlight key drivers, teams, and recent performance trends shaping pole favorites ahead of the event.
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