Mike Solarte
@mikesolarte.bsky.social
Sports Director, Spectrum News 1, NC
Chicago native
Thoughts my own, not my employers
Be kind. It’s not that difficult.
Chicago native
Thoughts my own, not my employers
Be kind. It’s not that difficult.
Countdown to kickoff is on. Your week 10 #Panthers #Saints game picks by me and…well, me. #KeepPounding @Sports_Night
November 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Countdown to kickoff is on. Your week 10 #Panthers #Saints game picks by me and…well, me. #KeepPounding @Sports_Night
The #Panthers host the Saints in week 10, and the 'Mike's' are feeling 2 different ways about their pics this week. Check out the breakdown on Sports_Night at 10:30pm #MikevsMike
November 7, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The #Panthers host the Saints in week 10, and the 'Mike's' are feeling 2 different ways about their pics this week. Check out the breakdown on Sports_Night at 10:30pm #MikevsMike
Did you kiss the Halloween hijinx with #MikevsMike tonight?
November 1, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Did you kiss the Halloween hijinx with #MikevsMike tonight?
In honor of the NC State Fair cranking up, we step into the Wayback Machine for this moment in time. I think this is 1998.
State Fair throwback Spam Cookoff youtu.be/Si5v0eoWtV0?si… via @YouTube
State Fair throwback Spam Cookoff youtu.be/Si5v0eoWtV0?si… via @YouTube
State Fair throwback Spam Cookoff
YouTube video by Mike Solarte
https://youtu.be/Si5v0eoWtV0?si…
October 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In honor of the NC State Fair cranking up, we step into the Wayback Machine for this moment in time. I think this is 1998.
State Fair throwback Spam Cookoff youtu.be/Si5v0eoWtV0?si… via @YouTube
State Fair throwback Spam Cookoff youtu.be/Si5v0eoWtV0?si… via @YouTube
Approaching kickoff of the #Panthers and Cowboys…your week 6 score predictions from me…and me. #MikevsMike
October 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Approaching kickoff of the #Panthers and Cowboys…your week 6 score predictions from me…and me. #MikevsMike
Carolina Hurricanes open the season vs New Jersey. I chatted with head coach Rod Brind’Amour ahead of the opener.
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HURRICANES ROD BRIND'AMOUR - Part 1
YouTube video by Mike Solarte
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October 9, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Carolina Hurricanes open the season vs New Jersey. I chatted with head coach Rod Brind’Amour ahead of the opener.
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#Panthers score predictions for week 3…from both sides of the matchup. You can see this full segment (not just the predictions), every Friday on Chevrolet Sports Night on Spectrum News 1
September 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
#Panthers score predictions for week 3…from both sides of the matchup. You can see this full segment (not just the predictions), every Friday on Chevrolet Sports Night on Spectrum News 1
Hope you give it a listen, always a good time hanging with the fellas talking puck.
Spectrum News 1 Charlotte sports director @mikesolarte.bsky.social joined us to talk free agency, particularly Miller, Ehlers, and Morrow.
Mike brings the knowledge and runs down what we’re in for!
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Mike brings the knowledge and runs down what we’re in for!
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Podcast Episode · The Storm Cellar · 07/07/2025 · 1h
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July 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Hope you give it a listen, always a good time hanging with the fellas talking puck.
Reposted by Mike Solarte
Spectrum News 1 Charlotte sports director @mikesolarte.bsky.social joined us to talk free agency, particularly Miller, Ehlers, and Morrow.
Mike brings the knowledge and runs down what we’re in for!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
open.spotify.com/episode/3o77...
Mike brings the knowledge and runs down what we’re in for!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
open.spotify.com/episode/3o77...
StormCellar_s6_ep2_Solarte_on_Free_Agency
Podcast Episode · The Storm Cellar · 07/07/2025 · 1h
podcasts.apple.com
July 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Spectrum News 1 Charlotte sports director @mikesolarte.bsky.social joined us to talk free agency, particularly Miller, Ehlers, and Morrow.
Mike brings the knowledge and runs down what we’re in for!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
open.spotify.com/episode/3o77...
Mike brings the knowledge and runs down what we’re in for!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
open.spotify.com/episode/3o77...
Happy Father’s Day to the dads out there! Enjoy your day, fellas
June 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Happy Father’s Day to the dads out there! Enjoy your day, fellas
Greensboro Gargoyles hired Scott Burt as their first ever head coach Wednesday. Check out Sports Night for our chat with the new guy coming to the Triad. 10:30pm. Be there.
June 5, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Greensboro Gargoyles hired Scott Burt as their first ever head coach Wednesday. Check out Sports Night for our chat with the new guy coming to the Triad. 10:30pm. Be there.
Lucky to capture this moment on Sunday. This is Scottie Scheffler’s son standing, for what appears to be the first time on his own. Mom is blown away. So adorable.
May 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Lucky to capture this moment on Sunday. This is Scottie Scheffler’s son standing, for what appears to be the first time on his own. Mom is blown away. So adorable.
If you signed up, and have NOT filled out your bracket, you have today to complete!!!
April 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
If you signed up, and have NOT filled out your bracket, you have today to complete!!!
From what I was told, we had 600 presale tickets, and on Friday, *1000* in walk up ticket sales!!!! Thank you to all who helped support our efforts!!! So incredible how hockey never fails to deliver.
If you’re in Winston-Salem, like hockey and dogs, then spend Friday with me and first responders as we raise money for Forsyth Humane Society! 7pm at the Fairgrounds Annex!
April 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
From what I was told, we had 600 presale tickets, and on Friday, *1000* in walk up ticket sales!!!! Thank you to all who helped support our efforts!!! So incredible how hockey never fails to deliver.
If you’re in Winston-Salem, like hockey and dogs, then spend Friday with me and first responders as we raise money for Forsyth Humane Society! 7pm at the Fairgrounds Annex!
April 18, 2025 at 5:12 AM
If you’re in Winston-Salem, like hockey and dogs, then spend Friday with me and first responders as we raise money for Forsyth Humane Society! 7pm at the Fairgrounds Annex!
Matchups are set! Sign up today, and let’s have some fun! Free to play!
April 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Matchups are set! Sign up today, and let’s have some fun! Free to play!
Hey hockey friends! Sign up, and let’s have some fun in the playoffs! Info below.
April 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Hey hockey friends! Sign up, and let’s have some fun in the playoffs! Info below.
NEWS: Charlotte FC will be without Wilfried Zaha this week following thumb surgery on Monday. Dean Smith hopeful Zaha can return next week.
April 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
NEWS: Charlotte FC will be without Wilfried Zaha this week following thumb surgery on Monday. Dean Smith hopeful Zaha can return next week.
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Stanley Cup Bravket Challenge group created!!!
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Group:
Solarte Cup Social Challenge league
Password: Puckheads! (Capitalize the P)
Sign up today!!!! FREE!!!
NHL dot com site!
Group:
Solarte Cup Social Challenge league
Password: Puckheads! (Capitalize the P)
Sign up today!!!! FREE!!!
April 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Can you predict the #Stanley Cup Playoffs?
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April 9, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Password Puckheads!
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Can you predict the #Stanley Cup Playoffs?
Choose Wisely
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April 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Stanley Cup Bravket Challenge group created!!!
NHL dot com site!
Group:
Solarte Cup Social Challenge league
Password: Puckheads! (Capitalize the P)
Sign up today!!!! FREE!!!
NHL dot com site!
Group:
Solarte Cup Social Challenge league
Password: Puckheads! (Capitalize the P)
Sign up today!!!! FREE!!!
April 8, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Stanley Cup Bravket Challenge group created!!!
NHL dot com site!
Group:
Solarte Cup Social Challenge league
Password: Puckheads! (Capitalize the P)
Sign up today!!!! FREE!!!
NHL dot com site!
Group:
Solarte Cup Social Challenge league
Password: Puckheads! (Capitalize the P)
Sign up today!!!! FREE!!!
Heading home from Final Four today, but another incredible week. Lots of work, but memories for a lifetime.
April 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Heading home from Final Four today, but another incredible week. Lots of work, but memories for a lifetime.