Carowinds’ Fury 325 earns global recognition + Million-dollar homes on Charlotte housing market

Andrew Nantais
·2 min read

Hey, everyone! Drew here. Happy Monday!

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1. Carowinds Fury 325 roller coaster named best in world again, 2 months after safety scare

Carowinds customers were back on the Fury 325 roller coaster Aug. 10, the day it reopened after being closed for more than a month following the discovery of a cracked pillar on the ride.
Carowinds customers were back on the Fury 325 roller coaster Aug. 10, the day it reopened after being closed for more than a month following the discovery of a cracked pillar on the ride.

Carowinds’ recent problematic roller coaster earned some global recognition.

Amusement Today named Fury 325 the “Best Steel Coaster” in the world during a weekend industry awards ceremony. This came just months after the roller coaster closed for an extended period of time after a crack was found in one of its support structures.

Chase Jordan with more on the award.

2. Panthers’ Frank Reich takes blame for Bryce Young turnover, expresses optimism on WRs, CBs

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, left, quarterbacks coach Josh McCown, center, gather around head coach Frank Reich, right, during fourth-quarter action against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, September 10, 2023. The Falcons defeated the Panthers 24-10.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, left, quarterbacks coach Josh McCown, center, gather around head coach Frank Reich, right, during fourth-quarter action against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, September 10, 2023. The Falcons defeated the Panthers 24-10.

It was a rough debut for the new-look Panthers yesterday.

Carolina turned the ball over three times in a 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and head coach Frank Reich is shouldering the blame for at least one of those giveaways.

Mike Kaye has more from the team’s availability today.

3. From a basement in Charlotte to the NC statehouse: Psychedelic therapy gets a new look

Attendees mingle after Cohoba ’s psychedelic society monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the VAPA Center.
Attendees mingle after Cohoba ’s psychedelic society monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the VAPA Center.

North Carolina legislators are considering a new law that would allow some hospitals to offer psychedelic drug therapy to patients with post traumatic stress disorder.

One organization in Charlotte is already doing what it can to offer this therapy short of providing the substances and supervising those consuming MDMA or pscilocybin.

Kallie Cox reports.

4. Million-dollar homes in the Charlotte region are on the rise, following national trend

The home of Former North Carolina congressman Robert Pittenger and his wife, Suzanne, are selling their “palatial palace” south Charlotte mansion. The asking price is more than $8 million.
The home of Former North Carolina congressman Robert Pittenger and his wife, Suzanne, are selling their “palatial palace” south Charlotte mansion. The asking price is more than $8 million.

As growth continues in the Charlotte region, more and more homes with price tags over $1 million are popping up.

“I think that we’re seeing more and more people move from outside of North Carolina, from places like California and New York, and they’re already used to the higher purchase prices,” said Jessica Grier an agent with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. “So, it’s just supporting the rise here.”

Chase Jordan shares more on the rising real estate price trend.

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Drew Nantais is a Senior Growth & Engagement Producer for the Charlotte Observer.
Drew Nantais is a Senior Growth & Engagement Producer for the Charlotte Observer.