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Panthers Switching Turfs But What Does That Mean To You and Me

For 26 years the Panthers have played on natural grass but that is about to change. The news came out this week that Bank of America Stadium will switch the…

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CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 20: A general view of the Carolina Panthers game versus the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium on September 20, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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For 26 years the Panthers have played on natural grass but that is about to change. The news came out this week that Bank of America Stadium will switch the playing surface to turf but what will that mean for us?

The Panthers will reportedly go with FieldTurf and that will most likely mean more activities will be allowed on the field without fear of damaging playing grounds.  More availability for big concerts perhaps? Let's keep our fingers crossed. To learn more about the changes to the field and what that might mean for you and me, get details right here.

Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.