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Near upset bid by Raiders in opener shows early signs of promise
FAYETTEVILLE — Any doubts cast that Richmond Raider football won’t be a viable threat this season were dashed Friday during the team’s season opener. Kicking off a new era of football, that was Brad Denson’s message to the team following his head coaching debut that saw the Raiders go down to the wire with one of the best teams in the state.
Football highlights: Seventy-First survives; Terry Sanford QB has 5 TDs in first half
Seventy-First notched its 31st straight regular-season win in Friday's opener against historically strong Richmond Senior as DeAndre Nance accounted for three touchdowns and the Falcons held off the Raiders 35-28. In a physical battle on Loyd E. Auman Field, Seventy-First leaned on its superstars to pull ahead and controlled the ball late to...
‘Don’t let Satan win:” Details of John-Paul Miller’s final email to wife among trove of new court records
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify information about the GPS trackers placed on Mica Miller’s vehicle. CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — “Don’t let Satan win.” As Robeson County authorities were searching for Mica Miller in Lumber River State Park on April 27, her estranged husband John-Paul sent what would be the final email […]
Village comes together to help UNC Pembroke students pay off tuition balance
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — The community came together Friday to help students pay off a small debt to continue their education at the University of North Carolina Pembroke (UNCP) in Robeson County. UNCP Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings said at an event last Tuesday that roughly 200 students who...
Keener, East Surry take down Robbinsville in 1st game under Caleb Pardue
The Caleb Pardue era at East Surry has started on a successful note. The Cardinals defeated Robbinsville in a tight 21-19 ballgame to open up the season in Pilot Mountain. In addition to the game being the first under Pardue, it was the first game for the Cardinals on their beautiful new turf field.
Shelby tops Kings Mountain 32-16 in Football Friday Night Universal Windows Direct Game of the Week
SHELBY, N.C. (WBTV) - In a heavyweight showdown of Cleveland County powerhouses, the Shelby Golden Lions came out on top over the Kings Mountain Mountaineers with a 32-16 win at George Blanton Memorial Stadium. Entering tonight’s game, Kings Mountain had won four of the last five meetings between the two...
Highlights from Week 1 of the FOX8 Friday Football Frenzy 2024
(WGHP) — Catch up on all the action from Week 1 of the FOX8 Friday Football Frenzy 2024. Watch the football frenzy live on TV at 11 p.m. each Friday. You can also check out the highlights after they air on MyFOX8.com. Game of the Week The Grimsley Whirlies were ready to play on Friday […]
Video: Page High School football player makes 1-handed game-winning catch
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Two members of the Page High School junior varsity football team certainly made their case to be called up to varsity on Thursday night. Video footage from the game shows Page’s quarterback — No. 4 Anthony Johnson — drop back, evade the pass rush, roll to his right and throw a […]
Dirtbag Ales Taproom and Brewery announces new addition to its Hope Mills Campus: The Dirtbag Plaza
Dirtbag Ales Taproom and Brewery, a locally owned and operated brewery known for their unique ales, expansive bar space and numerous community activities, has announced it will be expanding its campus to include more parking and new businesses for the area. On Aug. 20, the Dirtbag Ales Crew took to...
Friday Night Roundup (Part 2): Rough opening night for most home teams: Williams, Eastern, Western fall; Cummings, Southeast win
Bulldogs fade in setback to Northwest Guilford, lose 33-16 A strong start fizzled for the Williams football team in Friday night’s season opener. Northwest Guilford had a huge second half to upend the host Bulldogs 33-16 at Burlington Memorial Stadium. Williams couldn’t maintain a 16-7 halftime lead. “I...
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