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Christopher Bell wins the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 for his 8th NASCAR Cup victory
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Christopher Bell finally has a big win to put on his resume — even if it was a little anticlimactic. Bell won the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway after the race was called around midnight due to wet weather with 151 laps remaining. The race had been red-flagged for more than two hours following a steady downpour.
Doug Rice, longtime NASCAR announcer for Performance Racing Network, to step back
CONCORD, N.C. (WGHP) – That familiar voice when you’re listening to NASCAR races on the Performance Racing Network is wrapping up his play-by-play duties at the end of this NASCAR Season. Doug Rice has enjoyed his front-row seat in NASCAR as the lead announcer for the PRN since 1988. Rice, who grew up in Asheville, […]
Justin Ridenhour steps down as Mount Pleasant's baseball coach
Mount Pleasant High School will have a new head baseball coach for the 2025 season. The Tigers' athletic department announced on its social media pages that Justin Ridenhour has stepped down from his post. He will remain as an employee in the school. He is a PE teacher, according to the school's website.
Crutchfield silences North Stanly bats to send Southwestern Randolph to 2A state championship
For the first time since winning it all in 2010, Southwestern Randolph softball is state championship bound. The Cougars rallied back from a 1-0 series deficit, and defeated North Stanly 2-0 on Friday night to claim the 2A western regional title. Macie Crutchfield's dominant postseason run continued. The junior spun...
Concord Esports wins the Eastern College Athletic Conference Commissioner’s Cup Award
ATHENS, WV (WVDN) – Concord Esports was awarded the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner’s Cup Award on May 20th. This is the first time Concord Esports has won this prestigious award. Program Director Austin Clay says of the accomplishment, “It’s a great honor for Concord Esports to receive this award. I know our players all […] The post Concord Esports wins the Eastern College Athletic Conference Commissioner’s Cup Award appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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