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The Charlotte Hornets and Loweâs inaugurated a renovated community center in Ashe County, which was damaged by Hurricane Helene. The upgrades included improvements to the gym, basketball court, and outdoor areas, revitalizing a vital community hub.
The Charlotte Hornets partnered with Loweâs to cut the ribbon on the renovation of a beloved community center on Tuesday after Hurricane Helene had hit.
Ashe County was hit hard by Hurricane Helene, and the community center saw the fallout. The exercise room and gym were covered in mud and debris after the storm.
The community center had been an important place for its community. It hosted everything from graduations to fish fries.
So the Hornets stepped in to help. The community center received upgrades to the gym, basketball court, and outdoor spaces.
The Hornetsâ president of business operations, Shelly Cayette-Weston, said the team works to help out beyond Charlotte, and hopes to be of service across the Carolinas.
âI think its the difference of being part of a community,â she said. âWe want to be a part of it. It was so rewarding talking to the citizens of that community, the neighbors who show up. Weâre a Carolinas team... and theyâre a part of the Carolinas, so weâre going to do that.â
At the ribbon cutting, the Hornets hosted a basketball clinic featuring Grant Williams and Josh Green.
It has been 18 months since Helene wrecked the community center, but after six months of work, it has reopened with shiny floors, a beautiful mural and a Hornets logo, front and center on the gym floor.
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The renovations included upgrades to the gym, basketball court, and outdoor spaces.
Hurricane Helene caused significant damage, leaving the exercise room and gym covered in mud and debris.
The Charlotte Hornets partnered with Loweâs to renovate the community center.
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