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WCNC

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York County School employee placed on paid leave amid investigation

York County, SC · 2h

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Gaston County Schools Seek Bus Drivers as More Than 30 Positions Sit Open

Gaston County Schools are facing a critical shortage of school bus drivers. More than 30 driver positions remain open district-wide, leading to route cancellations and disruptions. WBTV reported Wednesday, Nov. 4, that Hunter Huss High School canceled two bus routes for the rest of the week. Another route was canceled...

Gaston County, NC · 1d

LehighValleyLive.com

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High school basketball coach arrested on felony charges

A high school basketball coach in Charlotte has been arrested after police say he engaged in sexual activity with a student at the school. West Mecklenburg High boys basketball coach Chris Ewell has been charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor, according to The Charlotte Observer. Ewell was charged with...

Charlotte, NC · 3d

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 · 2d

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

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Iconic NASCAR driver surprises students at Rowan County school: Pictures here

LANDIS, N.C. (WBTV) - An iconic NASCAR driver surprised the kindergarten class at a school in Rowan County this week. Dale Earnhardt Jr. stopped by Landis Elementary on Monday, Nov. 2 to read to kindergarteners. The school posted pictures of Dale Jr.’s visit, which showed him reading “Buster and the...

Rowan County, NC · 3d

The Gaston Gazette

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Ashbrook football scores dominant NCHSAA 6A Round 1 win. Here's how.

Home losses for Ashbrook football’s 2027 class have been an extreme rarity the past three seasons. With its Friday, Nov. 6 matchup against Central Cabarrus potentially the senior class’ last game in front of home fans, the Green Wave made sure not to disappoint. Ashbrook is on the Round 2 for a third year in a row, the No. 12 Green Wave advancing in the NCHSAA 6A West playoffs with a 47-21 win over 21-seed Central Cabarrus. Ashbrook will next travel to Winston-Salem for a Friday, Nov. 13 matchup against fifth-ranked Mount Tabor. FIRST ROUND FINALS: NC high school football first round scoreboard for Gastonia, Shelby CAN GASTON TEAMS RAISE THE BAR?: Can Gaston County high school football make waves in NCHSAA playoffs? “I feel like this whole season we haven’t really been playing to our standard,” said Ashbrook senior quarterback A.J. McClain. “This week, I told myself and I told my team: ‘We’re going to have to turn it up a notch to get to where we want to go.” Ashbrook scored touchdowns on each of its five possessions in the first half, including four TD passes by McClain. It only took two plays for Ashbrook to draw first

Gastonia, NC · 3d

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Clover stuns Lancaster with 49-13 win in first round of SCHSL 4A state playoffs

LANCASTER, S.C. (WBTV) - A disappointing end to the regular season quickly evaporated for Clover. The Eagles came into the SCHSL 4A state playoffs with a 5-5 record after losing three of their final four games. That didn’t matter against 8-2 Lancaster in the first round Friday night. Clover...

Lancaster, SC · 3d

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

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‘A vote against government’: Cabarrus County school bonds fail

CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — Cabarrus County Schools are working to figure out what’s next after voters shot down a school bond referendum to build new schools and renovate others. Central Cabarrus needs a new high school because they’ve run out of room. But how will they get...

Cabarrus County, NC · 10h

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Johnson C. Smith University Choir Prepares For Carnegie Hall Debut

Twenty-five students from Johnson C. Smith University are preparing to take their voices from Charlotte to one of the country's most recognized concert venues, as the university's choir gets ready for its Carnegie Hall debut later this month. The students are scheduled to perform Nov. 28 at Carnegie Hall in...

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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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

WFAE

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CMS won’t change bell schedules after parent protests

After parents protested, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will not change the bell schedules at three CMS schools next year. That means students at Sedgefield Middle School, Mint Hill Middle School and the South Academy of International Languages, or SAIL will remain on their current schedules. “Our conversations with families reinforced the need...

Charlotte, NC · 14h

thecharlottepost.com

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Palisades High football builds on best campaign ever

Palisades High players celebrate after beating Ardrey Kell 55-17 in the first round of the North Carolina 8A football playoffs. The 9-2 Pumas, ranked third in the Magnificent Seven, set a school record for wins in a season in the program's fifth campaign. They play 10-0 Hough, the top-ranked team in the state, next week.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

cabarrusncchamber.org

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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Looks Ahead Following Cabarrus County Bond Vote

College remains focused on students, growth and the future educational needs of Cabarrus County. The $60 million Cabarrus County Community College General Obligation Bond did not receive voter approval in Tuesday’s election, but Rowan-Cabarrus Community College will continue moving forward with efforts to expand educational capacity at South Campus and meet the needs of a growing region.

Cabarrus County, NC · 2d

High School On SI

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North Carolina High School Football Final Scores, Results - November 6

Check out the final scores from Friday night's North Carolina high school football action across the Tar Heel State

North Carolina · 3d

National Enquirer

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Community College Professor Faces 30 Years in Prison for COVID Relief Fund Scheme That Netted $150,000

A North Carolina woman is facing a potential sentence of three decades in prison for trying to defraud the federal government to secure COVID relief funds. On Monday, November 2, the United States Attorney’s Office East District of North Carolina announced in a press release that Pamela Humphrey, a Fayetteville Tech Community College Professor, had […]

Robeson County, NC · 5d

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This North Carolina College Was Quietly Crowned The State’s Hidden Gem Heading Into 2027

Some of the calmest acres in Raleigh sit just a few minutes from the busy downtown core, and plenty of North Carolinians drive right past them without a second look. Behind the campus gates is a small school with a big reputation for close-knit classes, friendly faces, and athletic fields worth a stroll.

Raleigh, NC · 8d

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This North Carolina Public University Gives In-State Students The Best Value In America

Some of the oldest college buildings in the country sit just a short drive from many North Carolina homes. They belong to a school with a basketball program known far beyond the state line and a medical reputation that reaches across the Southeast. For families here, that kind of prestige...

Chapel Hill, NC · 2d

Fort Mill Sun

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Nation Ford and Catawba Ridge Post Strong Runs at 4A Cross Country State Qualifier

Catawba Ridge High School senior Ryan Pierson won the boys Odd race Saturday at the South Carolina High School League 4A state cross country qualifier at The Farm at Newberry, finishing the 5K course in 16:57.00. Pierson beat Aiken sophomore Brayden Ramsey by 10.73 seconds. Nation Ford High School had strong runs of its own, […]

Fort Mill, SC · 1d

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