North Carolina State

Concord, NC

Mountain View, CA

Warren, TX

Elkhart, TX

Elkhart's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They took their match at home with ease, bagging a 51-7 victory over the Warren Warriors. Elkhart got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Dalton Walker out...

Football Recap: Elkhart Piles Up the Points Against Warren

Wooster, OH

Carrollton, OH

On Friday, the Carrollton Warriors ended up a good deal behind the Triway Titans and lost 26-7. Luke Starr was nothing short of spectacular for Triway: he threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.2 yards per attempt, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Alex Shearer also helped out with an impressive 84 receiving yards.

Football Recap: Carrollton Snaps Three-Game Streak of Wins at Home

Lancaster, SC

Lancaster had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Chester Cyclones , sneaking past 23-20. For the Bruins, this counts as revenge for the 42-6 loss the Cyclones walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2023.

Football Recap: Lancaster Starts Season with Victory Against Chester

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Salem, OH

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Boca Raton, FL

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There's a buzz in Boca Raton, but not the kind you’d expect for a luxury development. The highly anticipated Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Residences is facing some serious backlash as frustrated buyers are now taking legal action, demanding their money back after years of waiting.

Florida Developer Hit with 3 More Lawsuits in 10 Days as Buyers Demand Deposits Back

Woodinville, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

Seafair is over but it’s still festival and fair season. With good weather forecast for the weekend, it’s perfect for getting out of the house. There are several festivals happening around the region, covering a range of interests, from food and crafts to a logging show.

Wide Range of Festivals This Weekend

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Seattle, WA

School may be back in session, but that doesn't mean that summer fun is completely over. After all, the season isn’t technically done until the last day of summer on September 22nd. In the meantime, we’re expecting great weather this weekend, making it perfect for taking the kids out to beat the back to school blues. There’s also plenty going on to keep adults happy.

Big List of Festivals and Family Friendly Events This Weekend

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(MA) Get ready to meet an adorable little pup who is ready to start the next chapter of her life. Lovie Island is a Chihuahua and Rat Terrier mix pup who has spent most of her life in a loving home. Sadly, Lovie and her pup siblings were left without a home when their human mom passed away.

Little Chihuahua Who Lost Her Owner Now Headed North And Looking For Love

Colorado State

Denver, CO

David Heitz

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

Teaneck, NJ

Dumont couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Teaneck Highwaymen by a score of 14-12 on Thursday. The game was a 6-6 toss-up at halftime, but the Huskies couldn't quite close it out. The critical scores for Teaneck came from Isaac...

Football Recap: Dumont Comes Up Short at Home Against Teaneck

New Jersey State

San Antonio, TX

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - A San Antonio, Texas woman, Janet Bernal, also known by several aliases including “Rocky G” and “RockyG-Kruella,” has been arrested and charged with wire fraud for allegedly selling over $18 million worth of counterfeit coupons to be used at retail stores across the United States.

Coupon Queen's $18M Fraud: Woman Arrested in Nationwide Scheme

Kansas City, MO

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If you live in Kansas City, or are kind of close, and if you want a cat, today is your lucky day. We have five humdingers for your consideration, all available from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link in each cat's description to learn more about them and to get in touch with their shelter.

Five spectacular cats that can be all yours

Plattsburgh, NY

Queensbury, NY

Queensbury kicked off their season on Thursday but they'll have to wait until their next contest for a more definitive result. Neither they nor the Schuylerville Horses could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw. Queensbury will welcome Plattsburgh at 9:30 a.m....

Soccer Recap: Queensbury Starts Season with Draw at Home

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Update: U.S. Highway 26/287 reopened Friday morning. The Wyoming Department of Transportation closed U.S. Highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass on Thursday afternoon in response to the heat- and wind-driven expansion of the Fish Creek Fire.

Rapidly growing Fish Creek Fire closes highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Kannapolis, NC

Harrisburg, NC

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Charlotte, NC

China Grove, NC

Davidson, NC

Midland, NC

Huntersville, NC

Rockwell, NC

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High school basketball: Central Cabarrus of North Carolina tops list of longest win streaks coming out of 2023-24 season

With two straight undefeated seasons, Central Cabarrus (Concord) has won 65 straight games since losing to West Charlotte (Charlotte) in North Carolina's Class 3A state semifinals...

High school basketball: Central Cabarrus of North Carolina tops list of longest win streaks coming out of 2023-24 season

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