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Country music star cancels shows after heartbreaking news
NASHVILLE, Tennessee -- Country musician Lauran Alaina is canceling upcoming shows after her father’s recent death. The musician announced her father’s passing on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday. “We lost my daddy last night, and I really don’t have words yet,” she said in her post....
HPCA hires Bosch to coach girls basketball
HIGH POINT — Carlos Bosch wasn’t really looking to make a move. He’d had plenty of success building the program where he was. But High Point Christian just seemed to be the right fit. The Cougars hired him to be their new varsity girls basketball coach, taking over for Brittany Drew, who, following three straight NCISAA 3A state finals appearances, left to become an assistant coach at UNC ...
Richardson returns to Motocross National Championship
Surry County’s own Wells Richardson is headed back to the top amateur motocross competition in the world. Wells will compete in the 43rd annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship July 29 — Aug. 3. The event features more than 1,500 of the top motocross riders worldwide that compete across 36 classes of 42 riders each. Wells, an 8-year-old rising third grader at Dobson Elementary, will make his second...
2nd arrest after Fayetteville police involved in 3 drug raids in one day
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Police in Fayetteville Friday announced an arrest in the third drug raid that officers conducted in one day last week. On Thursday, officers revealed a man was arrested after two search warrants at two homes on July 18 led to the discovery of 815 grams of fentanyl, along with cocaine, and two guns, according to the Fayetteville Police Department.
Three Rivers Land Trust helps Patterson family protect 405-acre farm from development
Working with the Three Rivers Land Trust, the Patterson family has protected a large tract of land north of Harmony from development. Three Rivers Land Trust has worked with three separate landowners and their families over the years to conserve over 1,535 acres in this area. This effort began in 1999, with the protection of 640 acres of the Daltonia Plantation. In 2011, the Grose family conserved their adjacent farm which totaled over 490 acres. On July 26, the Patterson family added to that legacy by conserving an additional 405 acres.
No Shortage of Anything for Heels at Tight End
CHAPEL HILL - North Carolina’s offense is filled with playmakers, from All-American running back Omarion Hampton to veteran receivers J.J. Jones, Nate McCollum and Kobe Paysour. But, one of the most underrated aspects of its offensive attack is its depth and versatility at tight end. Even with the departure...
Weekly Digest — Skate Spot, School Supplies and Investigations
Below are news and reminders for the work week ending July 26. Hold on to your boards and bikes because the Hillsborough Skate Spot in Cates Creek Park is officially open for skating!. The town is planning a grand opening event on Sept. 28 that will feature skate vendors and...
Kaimon Rucker Wants To Help Set ‘Standard’ On UNC Defense
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Players on the North Carolina defense were uniform in their observations of Geoff Collins' infectious zeal on the field during the spring. Dubbed the "Minister of Mayhem," the former Georgia Tech wants the UNC defense to formulate a winning culture and embody an aggressive identity in 2024 — and according to Kaimon Rucker, he made those intentions clear from the moment he arrived. One of Collins' objectives is to instill a mindset into the Tar Heels that they can be one of the ACC's elite defenses and among the best in the country.
North Carolina football is rich with Charlotte-area talent
North Carolina football is rich with Charlotte-area talent. North Carolina State linebacker Power Echols (right), a Chambers High School graduate, will take over the leadership role on the Tar Heels' defense as a senior. Power Echols has the North Carolina defense under his control. The 6-foot, 225-pound linebacker is ready...
Ashley Hoffman is making her Olympics debut with Team USA’s women’s field hockey. Here's how to watch
PARIS, France — UNC-Chapel Hill alumna Ashley Hoffman is making her Olympics debut Saturday with Team USA's women's field hockey team. The team is playing against Argentina on Saturday, July 27, at 1:45 p.m. and can be streamed on Peacock. Hoffman played field hockey at UNC-Chapel Hill for four...
North Carolina A&T not looking back after disastrous 1-win season: ‘It’s a new beginning’
The 2024 North Carolina A&T football team is not focused on the past. The Aggies are coming off a 1-10 season in which they went 0-8 in their first season in the CAA under head coach Vincent Brown. The slate is now clean with fall and a new season on...
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