The Carolina Renaissance Festival will hold a job fair Sept. 12 as it looks to hire hundreds of seasonal employees ahead of its 33rd season.
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Mark Plemmons' Friday Five includes: A visit to Cabarrus County by Gov. Josh Stein; a hot early start to football season; the Autobell scholarship; and CPR at the Salvation Army Auxiliary.
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Northwest Cabarrus beat West Cabarrus Thursday, Aug. 20, to open the 2026 season. Photographer Todd Maulden captured these photos.
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The Cox Mill Chargers may be young and have a new coach, but they enter the season with never-say-die attitude.
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Speedway workers helped with community projects across the area during Speedway Motorsports' annual Day of Service.
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The Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation has hired James Carter as its business retention and entrepreneurship manager, focused on helping existing companies grow and strengthening the startup community.
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"Every game matters, but some matter a little bit more," said UNC head basketball coach Michael Malone. "This is one of those games."
Former UCLA and SMU football running back T.J. Harden, who was waived by the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks on Monday after playing in Seattle’s exhibition opener, entered the NCAA transfer portal on Wednesday. This, following a court ruling that has granted an additional season of eligibility to 16 members of the recruiting class of 2022. The fact some NFL players could be playing for colleges again ...
Multiple West River high schoolers began their quest for national titles at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Sunday, July 19. The finals will run all week and conclude on Saturday, July 25. Belle Fourche's Casen Schmidt sits tied for 19th in the bareback bronc riding standings by aggregate with a 71. Highmore's Talon Ping is 29th with a 62, and Sturgis' Tyrel ...
ASHEVILLE - On Aug. 19, ahead of the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville, the PGA Tour and local partners unveiled the coveted Championship Trophy that golfers will play for this fall.
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Weatherspoon Art Museum’s “Body and Soul” exhibition explores humanist themes through collection highlights, programming, and ties to UNC Greensboro’s mission.
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Sabba Haghgoo’s first collegiate hat trick powered High Point women’s soccer to a 4-0 home win over Marshall, backed by a shutout from keeper Nylah Mirshafiei.
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North Carolina 4-H members earned top team and individual awards in communications, hippology, and horse judging at the 2026 Southern Regional Championships.
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"Ted Lasso" is hardly the only show to reboot after calling it quits, but after starting the fourth season, we're wondering if a return to Richmond was necessary.
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The McAlister-Leftwich House wedding and event venue in Greensboro's Fisher Park Historic District is under new ownership. Take a look inside they venue.
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