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Entries for upcoming Iredell County Agricultural Fair will be accepted August 27-28
Iredell County Agricultural Fair officials will be accepting entries for this year’s fair next week. Categories include field and garden crops, honey, canning, baked goods furnishings, clothing, arts, crafts, antiques, flowers and plants, photography, and more. Participants are encouraged to register online at https://iredellfair.com/pageserver/fair-forms. Entries will be accepted at...
Ukrainian refugees in Triangle celebrate Independence Day amid war
Saturday marks 33 years since Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union.Hundreds gathered in Chapel Hill to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day. It was a day of dance, arts and crafts, music, and food; a time to celebrate freedom which for Ukrainians means even more now."It's about good and evil, it's about democracy winning or losing in the world," said Nataliia Bondrenko.After Russia invaded, Bondrenko had to leave her entire life behind."When the full invasion started in Mariupol, me and my son moved to the United States," she said.After more than 2 years, the war may not be over, but she's...
If UNC Wins 9-Plus Games, Here’s Why…
Mack Brown’s football team is flying well under the radar right now, which makes sense given it lost a generational quarterback, its best defensive player, and once again closed last season on a downward spiral. All of that left a not-so-pleasant taste in the mouths of the fan base,...
Junior A’maree Evans Leads the Way for East Chapel Hill in Opening Win
It was opening night for both East Chapel Hill High School and Cedar Ridge High School’s football teams on Friday, August 23. The two teams who finished the 2023-2024 school year winless in football, but that changed after the fourth quarter ended for Coach Larry Stroud and his Wildcats. The team in black and white won by a score of 32-12 against Cedar Ridge away from home.
Quick start at North Carolina could define the season for Arizona soccer
Arizona soccer has gotten out of the gates quickly this season, scoring in the first 11 minutes of two matches on the way to a 3-0 record. When the Wildcats take on No. 5 North Carolina on Sunday morning, they’ll need to be ready early in more ways than one.
14-year-old missing from Burlington ‘under suspicious circumstances’ found safe, authorities say
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — The 14-year-old subject of a missing endangered alert was found safe Saturday, according to the Burlington Police Department. Authorities said Mya Savannah Johnson, 14, was located “in good health.” On Saturday at 10:19 a.m., the NCCMP issued a missing endangered alert for her. No arrests have been made. No further information […]
Optimism in the air as high school football kicks off
It's the first week of high school football and optimism is in the air.The Crusaders of Cardinal Gibbons. defeated Jordan High School Falcons 43-24 on Friday night.It was a tough test for Jordan, which has had its ups and downs, facing a team that is a perennial power. But the Falcons, who made the playoffs last year under first-year coach Antonio King, are on the rise."I mean, the season is what it's about," King said before Friday's game. "We've been training long and hard since the season ended last year just like everybody else in the state, so to get...
WRAL Investigates wide disparities in school funding across NC counties
In North Carolina, the state provides the biggest chunk of money for education. Lawmakers are Constitutionally required to provide school systems with money for operating costs. Counties are responsible for buildings and maintenance. Federal funding can vary depending on the number of students who qualify for things free and reduced lunch.
Touchdown Friday Week 1: Football in Eastern NC begins
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The high school football season kicked off Friday night across the state of North Carolina and that meant the return of Touchdown Friday. Havelock starts the year ranked as the No. 1 ranked team in the Touchdown Friday top 9. Tarboro is in at No. 2, Jacksonville is ranked No. 3, […]
North Carolina Charter School Opens Free Virtual Option
A free online public charter school opened its virtual doors this week with remote classes starting for students in kindergarten through 11th grade. An offshoot of the brick-and-mortar Pine Springs Preparatory Academy (PSPA) in North Carolina, the virtual school aims to offer more education options for students throughout the state.
North Carolinian rises from poverty to founding successful disaster relief company
Some areas of North Carolina are still cleaning up from Hurricane Debby. Helping people and cities clean up after a disaster is something North Carolinian Shaurice Mullins knows a lot about. For 25 years, Mullins, CEO and founder of Elite Disaster Consulting, has worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and state emergency management agencies in cleanup operations following tornadoes, earthquakes and hurricanes.
Elon Welcomes Queens for Sunday Showdown At Rudd Field
Elon, N.C.- The Elon Phoenix (1-0) return to the pitch after a ten-day absence to host the Queens University of Charlotte Royals (2-1) Sunday night. The two will meet for the first time since 1997 when the two collide at 7 pm on Rudd Field. The Phoenix looks to make...
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