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Coaches Confidential: What's on Gastonia, Shelby baseball, softball coaches' wish lists?
What is on the wish list of high school baseball and softball coaches in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties?. We granted area coaches anonymity, allowing them to offer their perspective on a bevy of topics affecting high school athletics as part of a series called “Coaches Confidential.” Today’s question: What changes would you like to see enacted for high school baseball and/or softball?
Charlotte Catholic football coach Matthew Reilly departs after one year leading program
After having one head coach from 2014-2022, Charlotte Catholic's football program will be on its third leader since in as many seasons this fall. Matthew Reilly announced that he has stepped down as the head coach of the Cougars. Reilly, previously the team's offensive coordinator, took over the program last offseason after the retirement of five-time state champion head coach Mike Brodowicz.
NC-12 Congressional Art Competition Reception Showcases Local High School Talent
Art enthusiasts and supporters of young talent, mark your calendars for a special evening at The Mint Museum – Randolph. The NC-12 Congressional Art Competition Reception is set to showcase the creativity and skill of high school students within the 12th Congressional District. This prestigious event will take place on Sunday, May 19, from 6pm to 8pm, at the esteemed 2730 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC.
Coca-Cola Consolidated Donates $1 Million to Central Piedmont for Veteran and First Responder Scholarships
Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC, has received a $1 million donation from Coca-Cola Consolidated. The funds are designated for scholarships for U.S. military veterans and first responders, and will also support various programs and critical needs at the college. Central Piedmont provides extensive services to help military veterans transition to civilian life and succeed academically.
NC High School student sues school after being suspended for saying ‘illegal aliens’
NORTH CAROLINA (LOOTPRESS) – A North Carolina High School student is suing his school after they suspended him for saying the phrase ‘illegal aliens’ in class. The 16-year-old’s mother, Leah McGhee, says the lawsuit is warranted because the High School was essentially calling her son a racist, and she doesn’t want his chances of getting […]
Gaston College Graduate Triumphs Over Adversity: Kayla Hicks Balances Family, Studies, and Career
Kayla Hicks, a student from Gaston College, recently graduated with an associate degree in business administration. She achieved this while balancing her roles as a wife, mother of two, caretaker for her sister with disabilities, and working from home as an account development representative.
A look at this spring's campus protests and what may lie ahead
Graduation ceremonies took place on college campuses across the country this past weekend. They coincided with protests over the war in Gaza, which have taken place at many U.S. universities including those across North Carolina and in Charlotte. Many of the protesters are calling for schools to participate in the...
Charlotte organization seeking solutions for teens looking for alternative options to traditional college
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte mother is working to help teens explore alternative options after graduation. For many, the sound of a school bell at the end of the day represents freedom, but for some seniors like Makayla Bluefort, the chime represents an aching reminder that time is running out.
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