The move upends several other Catawba Valley football schedules.
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The team has already had a dominant summer. They went 4-0 in the district championship and 3-0 in the state tournament.
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"Let's address that problem. Let's get the qualified professionals in here, then we can help more people on their path to recovery.”
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After 20 years, it’s time to raise another Stanley Cup banner. The Carolina Hurricanes will do that Sept. 29, hosting the Florida Panthers in a 5 p.m. game at Lenovo Center in the home opener of the 2026-27 season, the NHL announced Wednesday. The Canes’ full season schedule – this year expa…
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Legends and Bandoleros cars will race on a Friday night on Aug. 21 and will honor the late Kyle Busch
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After ranking the top five point guards in North Carolina men’s basketball history, the focus now shifts to the best wings to play in Chapel Hill.
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Scientists first collected this species in 1961, yet it remained nameless for over 60 years, becoming rarer and rarer in its natural habitat.
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“The No. 1 rule is, in any of our frauds across any sector that we work in law enforcement, is if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”
These one-time appropriations, also called “pork” or “earmarks,” will fund everything from sewer upgrades to university buildings to controversial crisis pregnancy centers.
During a visit to Brought hospital in Morganton, N.C. Gov. Josh Stein spoke about how a need for more healthcare workers and accessibility to behavior health care impact public safety.
Gov. Josh Stein met with pre-apprentices working at Broughton Hospital as part of the N.C. Step Initiative.
But unlike some of its neighbors in the South, namely South Carolina and Virginia, North Carolina does not have a sales tax holiday.
The Climate Prediction Center has issued its seasonal outlook for the U.S. for the fall months, including predictions for precipitation and heat in North Carolina.
The tower is a decommissioned Coast Guard lighthouse located 32 miles off the coast of North Carolina on Frying Pan Shoals.
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"This site can house and feed approximately 80 volunteers who will work on homes in McDowell and surrounding counties.”
The SEC football season is officially underway with Media Days in Tampa. Commissioner Greg Sankey hit on several topics.
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Plan a family trip to McDowell County in the Blue Ridge Mountains with gem mining, easy waterfall hikes, indoor attractions, historic sites and Linville Caverns.
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Mayor J. Douglas Hendrix proclaims July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month in Statesville, recognizing parks’ role in health, economy and community well-being.
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Statesville Heritage Festival on Aug. 1 offers free admission, history exhibits, performances, and a backpack giveaway to help families prepare for the school year.
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Jane Moody establishes the Raymond and Louise Moody Endowed Scholarship at Catawba College to honor her parents and support future students with financial need.
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