Why Hawthorne racetrack was temporarily shut down over the weekend: ‘This is another embarrassing failure’

Hawthorne Race Course has been beset by financial troubles, including liens seeking to recover unpaid debts, and its inability to open a proposed new casino.
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‘It’s really exciting': Hawthorne Lane Bridge reopens to cyclists, pedestrians

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After years of delays and frustrations, the Hawthorne Lane Bridge is back open -- at least partly. It is open for bikes and people walking, but no cars. The bridge was set to open ...