The no-hitter is the seventh no-hitter in Crawdads history and the fourth at L.P. Frans Stadium.
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CHAPEL HILL — Owen Hull had his “Bosh Magic” moment for UNC baseball, but he doesn’t remember the moments leading up to the moment in the Tar Heels’ 4-3 walk-off win against USC.
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The goal of Operation Backpack is to provide all K-12 underprivileged children in McDowell County’s public schools with a new backpack and school supplies.
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The state Board of Elections recognizes, however, that many communications come unsolicited and can be confusing to recipients.
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“Celebrating our resident animals during one of the most beautiful times of the year is always well worth a visit to the mountain.”
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"This arrest is the result of the continued dedication of our team to remove illegal drugs from our communities."
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On Monday, the McDowell County Board of Commissioners will hold their first regular meeting for June.
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McDowell High School in McDowell County held its 2026 graduation ceremony on Friday, June 5.
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One of North Carolina’s most solemn traditions played out in the Atlantic this week, when the Division of Marine Fisheries held a burial at sea for dozens of unclaimed dead.
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A North Carolina high school valedictorian was cut off during a graduation speech while commenting on global issues, including the Israel-Palestine conflict, Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.
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Despite some delays, two new restaurants for Marion – The Madness and The Copper Penny Grill – are still in the works to open soon.
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