Despite finishing with 54 wins to match the third-most victories in program history, there’s no rest for coach Scott Forbes and the Tar Heels as they look ahead to 2027.
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Despite the loss, Hickory FC remains in second place in the South Atlantic Division as the club heads into its final three regular-season matches.
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"You need an adult who is in the water, within an arm's reach of a child," said Dr. Ross Kuhner, director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Moses Cone Hospital.
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As of Monday at noon, Harrington holds 40.79% of the vote, leading the 16-player field.
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They played T-ball together at 6. This year, the softball player and baseball player celebrated making it to states together.
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Yonnie was humanely euthanized June 24, following advanced-age-related complications, including severe arthritis, that led to difficulty standing and walking.
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Historical Association of Catawba County Director of Education Alyssa Ball talks about the Battle of Ramsour's Mill
Historical Association of Catawba County Director of Education Alyssa Ball tells the story of Revolutionary War soldiers making their way trhough Catawba County.
"(Roy) Cooper's advantage is not simply a function of Democratic support," said Michael Bitzer, director of Catawba College's Center for North Carolina Politics & Public Service. "His lead is being driven by independents, who currently support him by more than two-to-one over (Michael) Whatley."
On Thursday, June 18, the McDowell Chamber of Commerce hosted the First Latino Business Exchange at McDowell Technical Community College’s Small Business Center.
The event featured photographs of Hunter and his service to the community and the Rotary Club of Marion.
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The Memphis Grizzlies are trading two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. The deal ends Morant’s seven-year stint with the Grizzlies, who drafted him with the second overall pick in 2019. Since being named an All-Star in 2…
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Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has criticized FIFA, calling the tournament a "disaster" for his team over travel disruptions and visa issues Taremi said FIFA President Gianni Infantino promised solutions after Iran's opening match, but claimed little had improved Forced to base themselves in Tiju…
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Caldwell County commissioners adopted a $111.6 million 2026-27 budget, set a revenue-neutral property tax rate, and funded employee pay, public safety and schools.
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Shell Rotella SuperRigs brings a three-day truck beauty contest, family activities and free public access to Bristol Motor Speedway from June 25-27.
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