Gillian Welch and David Rawlings will kick off the festival April 29.
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Two bourbons from Mount Pleasant's Southern Grace Distilleries earned Double Gold medals at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
- Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation
Grandfather Mountain is getting into the holiday spirit Nov. 20 with a tree arrival celebration featuring Millie the Bear, hot chocolate, candy canes and crafts.
- Town of Harrisburg
Harrisburg has a new town council member. Jim Eskew was appointed in a 3-2 vote to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Chris Faw.
- From staff reports
About 40 volunteers will paint holiday scenes on storefront windows throughout downtown Concord on Nov. 14, just ahead of the city's Christmas celebrations.
- Jason Koon
Ford Jarrett sees this opportunity as a chance to push the family's athletic legacy forward in a new way.
- From staff reports
Downtown Concord will offer a trolley connecting downtown, Southern Strain Brewing and Gibson Mill Market for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28.
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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.
DALLAS — National Football League rivalries can only die a slow, painful death unlike the college game where the greed of college commissioners and ADs makes Texas-Texas A&M, Oklahoma-Oklahoma State, Oregon-Oregon State disappear overnight. Sometimes they resurface, and sometimes they don’t. The Cowboys play the 49ers Sunday at AT&T Stadium, and it’s sad to see this thing on life support now. ...
Who will reach the 2026 Big 12 Championship Game, and which teams can clinch a spot in Arlington? PFN's Max Chadwick breaks down the Big 12 championship race using PFN's FREE CFB Playoff Meter. Undefeated Utah enters with approximately a 93% chance of reaching the title game under first-year…
Texas and LSU clash with playoff hopes at stake, while Arch Manning's inconsistent play raises questions about his NFL draft outlook and future in Austin.
Notre Dame rises, Miami falls and five SEC teams crowd the playoff field, reigniting debate over schedule strength, conference bias and weekly rankings.
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HopeHealth will host its annual AIDSWalk on Dec. 5 in Florence, featuring a resource fair, free HIV testing, breakfast, giveaways, and an awareness walk.
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UNCG women’s basketball visits Gardner-Webb Wednesday at 6 p.m., with series tied 4-4, recent Clemson recap, team stats, and ticket and coverage details.
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Riley Hill made the All-SAC Third Team and Maggie Ayers the All-Freshman team as Catawba women’s volleyball prepares for the SAC tournament in Rock Hill.
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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.
🎧 Finding friends sometimes starts with showing up, pitching in and discovering how much richer life becomes when others need us.
When it comes to quirky, dark comedies over the past decade, a name that comes to mind is Martin McDonagh. The writer/director is back with his latest film.
🎧 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.
Shortly before the announcement, the FAA halted traffic in Chicago due to air traffic control communications issues.
eFax reports that despite advancements in digital health records, fax remains crucial in U.S. healthcare for transmitting and managing patient data effectively.
Doctronic reports that early diabetes symptoms include thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue. A blood test is essential for diagnosis; screening starts at age 35.
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