CHARLOTTE
Gaming bill’s now state law
Gov. Roy Cooper was flanked by both Republican and Democratic lawmakers at the Spectrum Center on June 14 as he signed legislation to legalize sports wagering into law.
The home of the Charlotte Hornets is one of eight on-site venues authorized by the legislation to offer sports books, which will also be available online. Many expect betting to begin in January, though the legislation gives the N.C. Lottery Commission until June 2024 to go live.
“This legislation allows the state of North Carolina to regulate it and put safeguards on it, as well as providing funding for helping people with problem gambling,” Cooper said.
The most recent fiscal note estimates total sports wagering tax and fee revenues at $74.9 million in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
MURPHY
Wrestling camp Fri.
Murphy High School wrestling will host a camp for rising sixth- through 12th-graders from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the high school gym.
University of Tennessee-Chattanooga wrestlers Caleb and Matthew Waddell will be special guests at the camp. Matthew is a three-time NCAA qualifier, and both were Georgia High School Association state champions at Gilmer High School.
Cost is $100, and a registration form can be found via the Murphy wrestling Facebook page.
For details, email head coach Mike Catuto at michael.catuto@cherokee.k12.nc.us.
MURPHY
Volleyball camp Mon.
Murphy High School will be holding its annual volleyball camp for fourth- through eighth-graders Monday and Tuesday.
The camp will be an opportunity to learn from current and former Lady Bulldogs, including 2021 graduate Grace Nelson, who played at Catawba Valley Community College last fall. To sign up, access the Google form at forms.gle/e6XDvcgs3Lm9xpp28.
MURPHY
Softball camp set
Former Murphy High School softball coach and current Union County (Ga.) High School coach Thomas Nelson will hold a TWN Future Stars Softball Camp for rising third- through ninth-graders from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, July 5-7, on Field 2 at Konehete Veterans Park.
During the camp, players will run through drills and instruction used by several college programs. Players will be grouped by skill level and have a chance to work on all aspects of the game.
The cost of the camp is $60; make all checks payable to Thomas Nelson. Compiled by Sports Writer Justin Fitzgerald.