North Carolina Carolina at Chapel Hill). More than 200 years later, the University of North Carolina system encompasses 17 public universities including North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, East Carolina University, Western Carolina University, Winston-Salem State University, the University of North Carolina at Asheville, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, UNC Wilmington, Elizabeth City State University, Appalachian State University, Fayetteville State University, and UNC School of the Arts, and . Along with
Sports in Charlotte, North Carolina 1930s and running until the 1970s. Through Crockett Promotions Charlotteans were introduced to stars such as Flair, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, the Andersons, and the Junkyard Dog, many of whom would settle in the city and grow to consider it their home. Charlotte would continue to be a citadel for Crockett's successor, World Championship Wrestling. In the 21st century Charlotte has become a regular stop for World Wrestling Entertainment, TNA Wrestling, and Ring of Honor. Current WWE wrestler Ron Killings is from Charlotte. Sports in Charlotte, North Carolina Sports in Charlotte, North Carolina have a long and varied history. The