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🐾Panthers release 2022 jersey schedule

What: Carolina will wear white in the first nine games of the regular season before wearing black in four of the final eight games (vs. Atlanta, vs. Denver, vs. Pittsburgh, and Detroit).

The Panthers: "This season, Carolina will only wear blue jerseys twice, in the preseason at Washington and Week 17 at Tampa Bay.”

Note: As announced in July, Carolina will break out black helmets for the first time in franchise history in Week 10 on Thursday Night Football against the Falcons.

Fun fact: Carolina is 116-128-1 all-time in white, 69-79 in black, and 20-20 in blue in the regular season.

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HEALTH ALERT: Vaccines available for people at high risk of exposure to monkeypox starting today

🏥Mecklenburg County Public Health (MCPH) will provide the Jynneos (monkeypox) vaccine starting Wednesday, July 13.

💉The vaccine can prevent illness or lead to less severe symptoms if given within two weeks after exposure to monkeypox.

Who’s high risk?:

•An individual who has been in close physical contact in the past 14 days with someone diagnosed with monkeypox, or

•An individual who knows their s*xual partner was diagnosed with monkeypox, or

•Gay men or transgender individuals who have had multiple or anonymous s*x partners in the last 14 days. In either a venue where monkeypox was present or an area where the virus is spreading.

📞Monkeypox vaccines are free.

Schedule an appointment online or by calling 704-336-6500.

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🏈Welcome to Charlotte Baker Mayfield

🐻The Cleveland Browns traded quarterback Baker Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday in exchange for a 2024 conditional draft pick.

Details: The Browns will receive a fourth- or fifth-round pick in 2024, depending on Mayfield's playing time in Carolina — where he would have to play 70% of the snaps, ESPN reports.

Note: Mayfield was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft. On its quarterback depth chart, he'll join Sam Darnold, the Panther's No. 3 overall selection in 2018.

🏟According to ESPN, The Panthers have no intention of trading Darnold after acquiring Mayfield.

🐾The Panthers finished the 2021 season 5-12. The team's Training Camp, open to the public, begins Wednesday, July 27.

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JOB ALERT: The Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services (DSS) is hosting a career open house on Saturday, July 16.

👩‍💼The Department is seeking a child welfare specialist, eligibility specialist and a CDL Driver.

Details:
•Open to the public
•9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
•Valerie C. Woodard Services Center, Entrance D
•3205 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28208

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⚽️Apple x Major League Soccer announce historic partnership.

🍎Starting in early 2023, Apple TV will be the only place to watch Charlotte FC games.

💻The tech giant and the league announced on Tuesday a ten-year partnership that will allow fans worldwide to watch all MLS matches in one place via the streaming service— a historic first for a professional sports league.

EXPLAIN: That means no more broadcast blackouts on games, but no more watching games through traditional cable TV.

ℹ️Complete details for the new service, including when fans can sign up, and subscription pricing, will be announced in the coming months, says Apple.

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🐾The Carolina Panthers made history this week with the announcement of adding a transgender woman to its TopCats squad.


📣Justine Lindsay, 29, is the NFL’s first openly transgender woman to join one of the league’s professional cheer squads.

🐈‍⬛TopCats director Chandalae Lanouette and the Panthers have both said Lindsay’s skills are what secured her spot on the team, as told by NPR.

QUOTE: “I will continue to inspire and help my African American beautiful trans sisters until my last breath.” — Justine Lindsay

🏈The Panthers kick off the season on Sunday, Sept. 11, against the Cleveland Browns at Bank of America Stadium.

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