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The Gaston Gazette

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See Gastonia, Shelby high school football NCHSAA second round pairings

Thirteen high school football teams remain in the NCHSAA state playoffs following an eventful opening round Friday, Nov. 6. Most noteworthy were road wins by North Lincoln and West Lincoln, the arch-rivals scoring first-round wins in the 5A West and 3A West brackets. PLAYOFF MODE ENGAGED: Ashbrook football scores dominant NCHSAA 6A Round 1 win. Here's how. TOP PERFORMERS: Gastonia, Shelby high school football NCHSAA first round honor roll Quarterback Easton Lusk threw three touchdown passes and ran for another, with Landen Agee scoring three touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving) — including the game-winner in overtime — to lift No. 21 North Lincoln past 12-seed Northwest Cabarrus. Meanwhile, West Lincoln snapped out of a recent funk in a big way, the No. 18 Rebels rushing for 500 yards in a 61-40 victory at 15-seed East Rutherford. North Lincoln travels to No. 5 Monroe in 5A West second round play. West Lincoln heads to 3A West No. 2 Shelby, which handled the Rebels 64-13 in their September meeting. Ashbrook and Cherryville advanced as well, scoring a 47-21 win over Central Cabarrus and a 63-0 shutout of Elkin, respectively. Ranked 12th in the 6A West bracket, Ashbrook travels to Winston-Salem for a

Shelby, NC · 3d

Asheville Citizen-Times

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WNC's top high school boys basketball players entering 2026-27 NCHSAA, NCISAA season

The 2026 North Carolina high school boys basketball season is set to begin on Nov. 11. East Henderson, Hendersonville and Smoky Mountain enter 2026 as Western North Carolina's top teams after returning most of their top players. With the season beginning on Nov. 11, here are 16 WNC boys basketball players to watch this season. BOLD PREDICTIONS FOR NCHSAA PLAYOFFS: Three bold predictions for WNC programs in 2026 NCHSAA football playoffs Gabe Clark Andrews | Guard | Senior Clark had 16.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game while shooting 43% from the field and 38% from behind the 3-point line. Levi Clark Andrews | Guard | Sophomore Clark averaged 12 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists. He shot 48% from the field and 38% from deep as a freshman. Jaylin Brewer East Henderson | Guard | Junior Brewer was named All-WNC First Team last season after averaging 16.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and four assists on 47% from the field and 33% from behind the 3-point line. Lance Parker Franklin | Forward | Senior Parker averaged 10.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists, while shooting 48% from the field. Will Rauers Franklin | Guard | Senior Rauers is

North Carolina · 1d

WBTV

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Assistant principal at York County school to be fired, district says

YORK, S.C. (WBTV) - An assistant principal in York County is set to be fired after he was recently placed on administrative leave. York School District One said in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 10, that York Comprehensive High School assistant principal Charles Drakeford would be fired, pending board approval.

York County, SC · 8h
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Charlotte Observer

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Queens Grant, the reigning state champion, starts No. 1 in The Observer's Sweet 16

Queen’s Grant ended the 2025-26 high school basketball season atop The Charlotte Observer’s Sweet 16 poll. Today, the Stallions start the 2026-27 in the same place: No. 1 in the region’s oldest high school basketball poll. The Observer began The Sweet 16 in 1984 and offers a large banner to the winner to hang in its gym. The ranking includes teams from Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln and Union counties. Queen’s Grant, because it doesn’t have football, is allowed to start its season early. The Stallions have gotten off to a 1-2 start, after a pair of losses to N.C. private school power Forsyth Country Day, the reigning NCISAA 4A state champion and Sweet 16 preseason No. 3 Concord Academy at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off over the weekend. The Sweet 16 rankings, compiled by longtime NC basketball expert Rick Lewis, were compiled before those games were played. Preseason Sweet 16 poll Rk, School 1. Queen’s Grant 2. Ambassador Christian 3. Concord Academy 4. Mooresville 5. Providence Day 6. Myers Park 7. Chambers 8. North Mecklenburg 9. West Charlotte 10. Hickory Ridge 11. Davidson Day 12. Charlotte Christian 13. Gaston Day 14. Harding 15. Gaston Christian 16. West Mecklenburg

Charlotte, NC · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

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NC attorney general sues Gastonia driving school for allegedly defrauding students

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing a Gastonia driving school and its owner, accusing them of taking money from families for driving lessons they allegedly failed to provide.

Gastonia, NC · 1h

The Gaston Gazette

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Ranking Gastonia, Shelby high school football teams as Round 2 looms

Here is the USA Today Network’s high school football power rankings in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties , following play on Nov. 6, 2026. 1. Crest (9-1) The word: Crest’s only setback this fall was a 35-21 result to NCHSAA 7A West No. 1 seed and unbeaten Weddington. The Chargers are buoyed by a stubborn defensive unit, one with 54 tackles for loss, 16 ½ sacks and 20 turnovers forced. Up next: NCHSAA 5A West second round vs. Parkwood SECOND ROUND BOUND: See Gastonia, Shelby high school football NCHSAA second round pairings WATER WORKS: Ashbrook football scores dominant NCHSAA 6A Round 1 win. Here's how. TOP PERFORMERS: Gastonia, Shelby high school football NCHSAA first round honor roll 2. Shelby (9-1) The word: This Shelby team has shown its grit, earning wins in two of the three games in which it trailed in the second half. Its only loss was at rival Crest in overtime. A backfield consisting of sophomores Cruz Scott and Jonas Woods have helped the Golden Lions averaging 320.8 yards and 42.7 points per game. Up next: 3A West second round vs. West Lincoln 3. South Point (9-1) The word: The Red Raiders have won 28 games over

Gastonia, NC · 1d

avlwatchdog.org

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Excel College announces hiring of law firm to investigate complaints, CPA to audit finances

Excel College is hiring an outside law firm to investigate a flood of student complaints and a certified public accountant to audit its finances, the school announced Monday. The complaints include claims that Excel misrepresented its academic programs and accreditation status, failed to provide the education and work experience students were promised, housed students in overcrowded conditions, and subjected students to excessive monitoring.

Asheville, NC · 23h

ednc.org

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From collaboration to classroom impact: How Glenwood Elementary is strengthening instruction

When fourth grade teacher Tina Flynn missed two days of instructional planning to attend district professional development in McDowell County Schools, she returned to Glenwood Elementary School knowing her colleagues had everything covered. Natalie Morgan, the team’s go-to teacher for math, had helped prepare the lessons. Flynn didn’t need to question whether the instruction was rigorous, aligned to standards, or missing important components. She simply needed to familiarize herself with what the team had developed.

Marion, NC · 1d

gofoothills.com

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Redrawing School District LinesTops the Merger Consultant’s To-Do List

NEWTON, N.C. (11/05/2026 2:30 PM) — Recommending new school attendance zones tops the list of first jobs for the firm Catawba County hires to carry out its school merger, the county told bidders. If the State Board of Education approves the merger, that work could begin in early January...

Catawba County, NC · 1d

gofoothills.com

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Concerns raised over traffic congestion near Burke County elementary school

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Traffic congestion around Mull Elementary south of Morganton is raising safety concerns for some parents. A mother shared video with Channel 9 of a daycare bus going into the opposite lane to get around cars at the elementary school. There are 11,000 students who attend...

Burke County, NC · 1d

WCNC

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York County School employee placed on paid leave amid investigation

York County, SC · 12h

greenvillejournal.com

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Contract for Greenville County Schools superintendent extended through 2030

Greenville County Schools Superintendent Burke Royster’s employment contract has been extended through June 30, 2030. The school district’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the contract extension after conducting Royster’s annual performance review on Nov. 9. Royster earned an exemplary performance rating and was assessed in six categories:

Greenville County, SC · 1d

blufftontoday.com

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Two teams finish season in final Upstate girls Super 10 Volleyball Rankings for 2026

The Upstate girls' high school volleyball season has concluded, with final rankings released for the 2026-27 season. Woodmont High School was the only Upstate team to secure a state championship, winning its second consecutive title. Woodmont defeated Wando in the Class 5A state championship to finish the season with a...

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

FOX Carolina

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Laurens District 55 to return to regular schedule after bus issues prompt eLearning

LAURENS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Laurens County School District 55 said it will return to its regular schedule Tuesday after switching to eLearning Monday because of ongoing bus issues. District officials said all bus routes and planned field trips are covered for Tuesday. However, families are cautioned that field trips...

Laurens, SC · 1d

WSPA 7News

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Bus driver shortages disrupt transportation for Upstate school district

District leaders said they are conducting interviews to fill the open bus driver positions.

Laurens County, SC · 23h

blufftontoday.com

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Boiling Springs football falls to Rock Hill in Round 1 of SCHSL playoffs

BOILING SPRINGS — Matt Reel stood at the center of the field, surveying the scene that he wished looked much different. The players in white jerseys had beaming smiles, celebrating with emphatic dap-ups and long embraces. The players in red jerseys had long embraces with one another, too. But those hugs came with tears.

Boiling Springs, SC · 3d

WIS-TV

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School organization honors South Carolina students throughout the state

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC) hosted Illuminate to honor the students and parents who have utilized their services. CISSC looks to identify challenges certain students face in class or at home and coordinate with community partners to bring outside resources. The organization’s goal is to help students stay in school until they graduate.

Columbia, SC · 1d

FOX Carolina

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Laurens Co. District 55 switches to eLearning Monday due to ongoing bus issues

LAURENS COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Laurens County School District 55 said it is switching to eLearning on Monday due to ongoing bus issues. On Friday morning, the district said several buses were running close to an hour behind schedule due to drivers calling out sick. According to a memo...

Laurens County, SC · 4d

WLOS.com

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'Once a Tiger, always a Tiger': Rosman High School honors student who died

ROSMAN, N.C. (WLOS) — The Rosman High School community came together Friday night to honor the life and memory of one of its students who died earlier this week. Ansel Galloway, 17, was a junior at Rosman High School. His cause of death has not been publicly released. WLOS.

Rosman, NC · 3d