By James Plowright February 13, 2026 Photo: Kurt Shackelford / CLTure In Charlotte’s 35-year NBA history (excluding the two years after the original team left the city for New Orleans), there has been only one stretch of sustained success with real national relevance. In 1992, Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” ruled the radio waves and … Continue reading The beginning of a new era for the Hornets? We break down how the culture is shifting in Charlotte