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- Dr. Carol S. Spalding Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
With enrollment among Cabarrus County residents up 27.7% since 2020, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College President Carol S. Spalding is making the case for additional classroom and training space.
- Gareth McGrath Wilmington StarNews
As voters in North Carolina and across the nation head to the polls, the rising cost of seemingly everything is dominating much of the political discourse.
- Town of Spencer
Spencer Town Park is getting regional recognition. The town received a 2026 Region of Excellence Award for creating a destination for recreation and community events.
- Special Olympics North Carolina
Special Olympics North Carolina is looking for volunteers for its Nov. 12-14 Fall Tournament in Charlotte, Concord and Cornelius. No experience is required.
- Joyce Orlando Asheville Citizen Times
In a few short days, daylight saving time comes to an end in western North Carolina, and for many in the United States, time will "fall back" once again.
- NC Education Lottery
The odds were 1 in 150 million. A Mount Pleasant woman beat them on her first try at a digital lottery game.
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The state biologist assigned to Buncombe County asked the Asheville City Council to bring back funding for bear-resistant trash cans and beef up the penalties for feeding bears.
Three customers suffered burns from margaritas at a Chili’s Grill and Bar, after the popular cocktails were prepared with a toxic degreasing chemical, according to health department officials in western North Carolina.
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N.C. 12, the only highway access to Hatteras Island, will reopen at 4 p.m. Thursday to one-way traffic through the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, more than a week after a coastal storm forced the state to close the road for the second time in a month.
Upgrades to the dam have been paused due to the fall, according to Duke Energy.
The Carolina Panthers announced a few roster moves before tonight's kickoff against the Green Bay Packers.
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When Notre Dame women’s basketball coach Niele Ivey first heard the idea, she was thrilled. With the election of Pope Leo XIV as inspiration, college sports event organizers wanted to host a pair of men’s and women’s basketball games in Rome. Villanova, the pope’s alma mater, would occupy one bench. Notre Dame, another of the United States’ prominent Catholic universities — only about 80 miles ...
UNC Greensboro men’s basketball has sold out its Nov. 3 home opener vs. Milligan at Bodford Arena, the program’s first sellout since December 2019.
UNCG men's soccer hosts ETSU on Saturday for Senior Day and the regular season finale, with SoCon title implications and live coverage on ESPN+ and live stats.
NFL trade deadline excitement! The Bears acquire Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans, sparking debate on team strategies and playoff implications.
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UNC Greensboro men’s basketball has sold out its Nov. 3 home opener vs. Milligan at Bodford Arena, the program’s first sellout since December 2019.
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UNCG men's soccer hosts ETSU on Saturday for Senior Day and the regular season finale, with SoCon title implications and live coverage on ESPN+ and live stats.
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UNCG men's and women's cross country teams head to the Tryon SoCon Championships, with full lineups, meet details, recent results and returning Spartans noted.
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Families enjoyed costumes, games and kid-friendly activities on the green during Downtown Statesville’s Trick or Treat event hosted by Statesville REV.
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🎧 From land acknowledgments to neighborhood disagreements, the hosts examine how freedom, fairness and human dignity become meaningful through everyday choices.
🎧 Automation promises greater productivity, yet workers risk losing the relationships, experience and sense of purpose that give their careers value.
🎧 Talking about others can strengthen relationships, build trust and reinforce social norms — but knowing when to stay quiet still matters.
After 25 years of performing, Yasmin Levy has landed where many artists spend whole careers trying to get. She’s free to be exactly who she is.
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