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As of Tuesday, former two-term Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper is the front-runner over Republican challenger Michael Whatley in all 29 polls conducted this year with an average lead of 49.9% to 40.8%, according to political polling tracker Real Clear Polling. The margins in the more recent polls r…
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The 36th annual Taylorsville Apple Festival takes place on Saturday. The festival regularly draws 35,000 people to the streets of Taylorsville in Alexander County, according to event organizers.
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“His willingness to help remove financial obstacles for our cadets sends a strong message that their community believes in them."
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Two roller coasters at Carowinds are closed following a fatal incident at a Georgia park owned by parent company Six Flags based in Charlotte, according to several national news outlets. A man while riding Goliath roller Coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia died Oct. 12, 2026, when he fell from the 200-foot-tall Goliath roller coaster. Four other people were injured. The incident is under ...
Days after a bill pausing the state tax on fuel became law, North Carolina’s attorney general is asking the public to help enforce it.
The Nov. 3, 2026, election for U.S. House of Representatives District 11 features candidates Jamie Ager, Jennifer Balkcom and Travis Groo. The incumbent, Chuck Edwards, is not seeking reelection. The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer asked all candidates in this race to complete a questionnaire to inform voters about their opinions on big issues facing voters. Balkcom did not respond ...
Do North Carolina voters want to lower the cap on the state income tax? Millions of voters will decide if the state drops its income tax cap to 3.5%. It’s one of three constitutional amendments on your Nov. 3 ballot.
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Saturday Down South reports on CFB conference title futures, highlighting favorites like Georgia and Ohio State, while also identifying dark horse contenders such as Alabama, Indiana, and BYU.
USA TODAY Sports' Jarrett Bell caught up with former NFL head coach Mike Tomlin about his new gig as a broadcaster and the reaction to his viral Minecraft city.
FORT WORTH, Texas — TCU’s season of disgust is not aided that the player TCU coach Sonny Dykes mentioned by name for committing too many turnovers as a root cause of the team’s previous problems has zero now that he’s the starting quarterback at No. 5 Indiana. IU’s Josh Hoover has thrown 17 touchdown passes this season, with no interceptions. He has not lost any fumbles, either. In his ...
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — As time ran out on UConn’s 20-point win over Syracuse Tuesday, the first action of the men’s basketball season filmed before a live audience, there were some feelings of melancholia over days gone by. Those were the days, when the Huskies and the Orange played at least once a year to decide something, a pivotal regular season game, maybe a Big East Tournament title at ...
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King University women’s soccer fell 5-0 to Lees-McRae at Parks Field, conceding two first-half and three second-half goals in Conference Carolinas play.
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King men’s soccer drew level early but fell 2-1 to undefeated Lees-McRae at Parks Field, conceding the winner in the 84th minute despite a gritty effort.
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King University women’s volleyball defeated Ferrum 3-1 at home, capped by a 28-26 fourth set, led by Cameron Martin’s 22 kills and strong team defense.
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McDowell County Schools invites community input on the new school’s name, colors, and mascot as Marion Elementary and Eastfield Global Magnet merge.
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