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Tim Mays set a national record with a score of 1,276 in a 144-arrow competition at the USA Archery Virginia State Championships last summer.
- City of Concord
Former Concord Mayor Bill Dusch and former Council Member J.C. McKenzie will receive special honors during the city's 98th Christmas Parade on Nov. 21.
- Jason Koon
Wakeboarding is a family activity for Zoey. Her parents, Emily and Ryan, first introduced her to snowboarding when she was 2.
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"(Hickory) was just a very formative place for me to grow up, and I think it's a great place to live.”
- Cabarrus County Government
Planning for the future can be complicated. Cabarrus EMS is hosting a free Nov. 14 event covering wills, trusts, healthcare decisions and funeral planning.
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With her reelection hanging in the balance, Rep. Virginia Foxx has requested election observers as officials prepare to count provisional ballots Tuesday.
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Philip Rivers will be the next N.C. State football coach, USA TODAY Sports' John Brice has confirmed.
With the Clemson Tigers' win over the Syracuse Orange and a Friday night matchup between SMU and Virginia Tech, among other games, the ACC standings look a bit different after Week 10 of the 2026
Landis High School class of 1961 wants to reunite Saturday, Nov. 14.
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A Nebraska man died Friday while being pursued by law enforcement in a collision on U.S. Highway 30 that also took the life of teenager.
The Carolina Panthers are officially on tilt, having now lost their last three games.
Chase Daniel scored a career-high 20 points as Catawba men’s basketball forced 21 turnovers and hit 24 free throws to beat Virginia Union 83-77 in the opener.
UNCG's Allie Sweet and Chloe Nussbaum earn SoCon weekly volleyball honors after standout performances as the Spartans surge to second in the league standings.
Freshman outside hitter Maggie Ayers totaled 34 kills on a .456 hitting percentage to earn SAC women's volleyball offensive player of the week honors.
Catawba freshman kicker Francisco Garcia Rodriguez was named SAC WePlayed Sports Special Teams Player of the Week after a perfect day on field goals and extra points.
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Guilford County Schools will update bus rosters after a 10-day ridership review in November to streamline routes, reduce delays and adjust service for families.
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Chase Daniel scored a career-high 20 points as Catawba men’s basketball forced 21 turnovers and hit 24 free throws to beat Virginia Union 83-77 in the opener.
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Leadership Florence Class of 2026 donated proceeds from its “Kickball for a Cause” tournament to CAREHouse, House of Hope and Lighthouse Ministries.
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HopeHealth welcomes family nurse practitioner Joshua Summerford, DNP, FNP-BC, in Florence, highlighting his education, memberships, and clinical interests.
🎧 Casting ballots settles elections, but meaningful change requires staying informed, contacting elected officials and participating in decisions that shape everyday life.
In this week’s episode of Streamed & Screened, film critic Bruce Miller offers his thoughts on some of the most notable films coming during this final stretch of 2026.
🎧 Some mysteries concern distant galaxies. Others involve household pets, forgotten kindnesses and small decisions that quietly change our lives forever.
“James Bond Will Return.” The phrase has appeared at the end of the credits throughout the franchise’s history, including “No Time to Die.” But who will be the new Bond?
Hone Health reports a survey of 660 women revealing unexpected perimenopause symptoms like itchy ears, hair changes, and frozen shoulder, highlighting hormonal impacts.
Neurogan Health reports a Navy trial is testing palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) for chronic pain.
Aeroflow Breastpumps reports a travel guide for breastfeeding moms this holiday season, offering tips on planning, packing, and managing feeding routines while traveling.
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