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Retired Charlotte fire captain returning home after hunting accident in Kansas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – A retired Charlotte Fireplace Division captain who was harm in a looking accident is coming residence.
Tripp Fincher is about to return to Charlotte in a while Thursday. His accident in Kansas left him with a damaged pelvis and rib, and a collapsed lung. It has additionally required intensive surgical procedure.
As a result of his accidents, Fincher can solely journey by medical aircraft, which is pricey.
The Salute to Heroes Charlotte Basis hosted a fundraiser over the weekend to assist carry him again to Charlotte and canopy medical bills.
Group comes to assist of retired Charlotte hearth captain’s aspect after looking accident
A Thursday morning verify of their GoFundMe web page exhibits they’ve raised practically $57,000 simply by means of that effort.
“To see these locally that he’s helped come out and now assist him, it’s a ravishing factor to see,” Lester Olivia, with the Salute to Heroes Charlotte Basis, beforehand stated.
Fincher will likely be airlifted to Atrium Well being Pineville Rehabilitation Hospital Thursday afternoon by way of Atrium Well being MedCenter Air, a information launch said.
The Charlotte Fireplace Division, the Salute to Heroes Charlotte Basis, household and associates will collect to welcome Fincher residence.
Verify again for updates on his homecoming.
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Jáder Obrian scores 2 goals, Austin beats Sporting Kansas City 3-2
AUSTIN, Texas — Jáder Obrian scored two goals, Sebastián Driussi added another goal and Austin FC beat Sporting Kansas City 3-2 Saturday night.
Obrian’s second goal gave Austin (6-4-4) the lead for the good in the 39th minute. Dani Pereira played an entry to near the penalty spot where Obrian cut back to evade a defender an slipped a shot in side the post to make it 2-1.
Kansas City (2-6-5) is winless in seven consecutive games since it beat Toronto FC 3-1 on March 30. Sporting have conceded at least one goal in 10 straight matches and allowed multiple goals in eight games during that span.
Johnny Russell ran onto a pass from Alan Pulido and tapped in a side-footer, his first goal of the season, to give Sporting a 1-0 lead in the 19th minute. The 34-year-old has 57 regular season goals for Kansas City, tied with Dom Dwyer for second most in club history.
Melia attempted to clear the ball but Pereira stole it and immediately for Obrian for the finish from near the right corner of the 6-yard box to make it 1-1 in the 29th.
Sebastián Driussi scored just moments into the second half to make it 3-1 before 22-year-old Jake Davis netted his second MLS goal to cap the scoring in the 63rd minute.
Kansas City had 54% possession and outshot Austin 17-12.
Brad Stuver finished with one save for Austin.
Tim Melia had four saves for Sporting.
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Sporting Kansas City vs Austin FC Match Thread
Time: 7:30 pm CST
Location: Q2 Stadium, Austin, Texas
How to Watch: Apple TV MLS Season Pass
Referee: Sergii Boiko
The Teams
Sporting Kansas City
2-5-5, 11 points
13th in the West
Head Coach: Peter Vermes (16th season)
Injury Report: OUT: Logan Ndenbe (knee), OUT: Kayden Pierre (ankle), QUESTIONABLE: Dany Rosero (quad), QUESTIONABLE: Remi Walter (knee)
Austin FC
5-4-4, 19 points
6th in the West
Head Coach: Josh Wolff (5th season)
Injury Report: QUESTIONABLE: Guilherme Biro (hamstring), QUESTIONABLE: Ethan Finlay (hamstring)
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Two members of the Kansas City Chiefs arrested in Kansas
JOHNSON COUNTY —Two members of the Kansas City Chiefs were arrested Friday in Johnson County.
According to the sheriff’s booking report 23-year-old Chukwuebuka Godrick and 23-year-old Wanya Morris were booked into jail for misdemeanor marijuana possession.
Both were released on Friday afternoon after posting $2,500 bond.
Morris, an offensive lineman from the University of Oklahoma, was a third-round draft pick (92nd overall) by the Chiefs in the 2023 NFL Draft, according to his bio on the team web site.
Godrick, an offensive lineman, is also entering his second season with the Chiefs. He originally entered the NFL as a designated International Pathway Player with the Chiefs in 2023, according to his bio on the team web site.
Both are due back in court May 23, according to online records.
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