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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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North Carolina High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, Updated Matchups for Nov. 13-14

Updated North Carolina high school football playoff brackets with Nov. 6 scores, Nov. 13 second-round matchups and 2026 NCHSAA championship dates.

North Carolina · 7h

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These Are The 10 Highest Ranked Traditional Public High Schools In North Carolina, According To New 2026-27 U.S. News Rankings

A tennis team practicing at the public courts directly behind its school is the kind of detail that makes rankings feel much more human to me. The latest U.S. News results put several North Carolina traditional public high schools near the top again. Unlike selective early colleges or charter schools,...

North Carolina · 3d
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Raleigh News & Observer

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NC charter school has been delayed yet again. When it now plans to open in Chatham.

A new charter school focused on helping students learn job skills is now scheduled to open in Chatham County in 2029 — five years after it was first approved. The N.C. Charter Schools Review Board voted 7-2 on Monday to approve Granite Charter Academy’s request to delay its opening until fall 2029 . School leaders said the delay will give them time to construct a campus in Pittsboro that would eventually allow them to serve 1,500 K-12 students. “Seeing the development in the area, I’m sure Chatham County is excited to have a school that they’re not running a bond package on,” said Lindalyn Kakadelis, a member of the Review Board. But some Review Board members raised concerns about allowing such a long delay. Granite was originally approved by the Review Board in 2024 with a scheduled opening this school year. Staff in the Office of Charter Schools previously had approved Granite’s request to delay opening until 2027. On Monday, the school sought an additional two-year delay. “I do believe it’s a great endeavor and very purposeful and needed, but we’d be approving an application that’s five years removed from all the original intent,” said Review Board member Rita Haire,

Chatham County, NC · 12h

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 · 4d

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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

Raleigh News & Observer

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Who owns the Sigma Nu house at NC State, and what will become of it?

Just one day after search warrants revealed details of evidence and allegations of hazing at NC State University’s Sigma Nu fraternity — which included cocaine use, hospitalizations, pledges being forced to eat vomit, and other disturbing details — the chapter was closed by the national fraternity. The fraternity cannot return to NC State for at least four years. At that point, a “return agreement” could be considered, according to the university . For now, a criminal investigation of the hazing and drug use at the fraternity is still underway . The brothers must move out by Tuesday afternoon. But of course, the imposing house once home to the university’s oldest fraternity still stands. You can even take a virtual 3D tour of its interior . But who owns the house, and what will become of it now that Sigma Nu is no longer operational at NC State? The house is owned by an alumni house corporation, according to Christopher Brenton, director of communications at the national Sigma Nu organization. Alumni house corporations are separate from both the local chapter and the national fraternity. They are operated by alumni from the university’s chapter, and act as landlords or property managers. The

North Carolina · 15h

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 · 21h

Asheville Citizen-Times

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Smoky Mountain's Rylee Smith scores 7 TDs to lead WNC 1st round NCHSAA playoffs top performers

The 2026 North Carolina high school football postseason began with the first round of the NCHSAA and NCISAA playoffs on Nov. 6. Here are the Western North Carolina football top performers from this week. BOLD PREDICTIONS: Three bold predictions for WNC programs in 2026 NCHSAA football playoffs Zane Cheuvront, Avery County: Cheuvront ran for 281 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries, and caught a pass for eight yards in a 44-28 loss vs. Langtree Charter. Kolton Wise, Avery County: Wise ran for 44 yards and a touchdown on two carries in the loss. Dillon Beam, Cherokee: Beam completed nine of 12 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns with an interception and ran for 20 yards and a touchdown on four carries in a 39-12 win vs. Hayesville. Tsu-la Howlingcrane, Cherokee: Howlingcrane caught six passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns and returned a kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown in the win. Kingston Welch, Cherokee: Welch ran for 160 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries in the victory. Kyngston Denson, North Buncombe: Denson ran for 168 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries, and caught three passes for 53 yards in a 58-34 loss vs. Smoky Mountain.

Sylva, NC · 3d

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Moore County Leadership Institute celebrates class of 2026 graduates

The Moore County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the graduation of the Moore County Leadership Institute (MCLI) class of 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities in Southern Pines. Sixteen participants completed the 10-month program, which develops leaders through hands-on exploration of Moore County’s civic, economic, and historical landscape. Family, friends, employers, and community partners joined the graduates for an evening reception, remarks, and the presentation of certificates.

Moore County, NC · 11h

Charlotte Observer

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Friday's rewind: NC high school football playoff scores, schedules, coverage

The first round of the NCHSAA and NCISAA playoffs are in the book. Here’s what we saw Friday. — In Harrisburg, Hickory Ridge blew out Chapel Hill in the 7A bracket, winning 59-0. Hickory Ridge was winless two years ago and was 7-24 in the three seasons before this one. Friday, the Ragin’ Bulls notched their third straight shutout. In those wins, Hickory Ridge — which plays at East Forsyth next week — has outscored opponents 162-0. — Palisades, expected to emerge as a Mecklenburg County power this season, looked the best it has all season, dominating Ardrey Kell at home (more on that below). — Butler avenged a 22-20 regular-season-ending upset loss at Independence at home Friday. The Bulldogs beat their arch rival, 30-14, and snapped a three-game losing streak. — In Huntersville, Hopewell accomplished its goal of having a home playoff game as coach Brandon Sneed rebuilds the program, but the Titans fell to Porter Ridge, 23-8. The Pirates, who ended a three-game losing streak, led 20-0 at halftime. Corbin Donnahoo threw two touchdown passes for the Pirates (4-7). Hopewell ends its season at 5-6. — The NCISAA Division I playoffs featured a shower of routs — Cannon

North Carolina · 3d

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Friday Football Frenzy: Scores and highlights for Nov. 6, 2026

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Round one of high school football playoffs are here, with teams across western North Carolina looking to keep their seasons alive. News 13's Friday Football Frenzy will track scores throughout the night, with updates and photos from playoff action across the mountains. Below are the...

North Carolina · 3d

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When the School Bus Doesn’t Come: Driver Shortages Disrupting Student Attendance, Learning

A shortage of school bus drivers can create more than transportation delays. For some students, it can mean missing hours of instruction, losing access to school services or staying home entirely. In extreme circumstances, the shortage can force an entire school district to cancel classes. That happened Sept. 18 in...

Trimble County, KY · 18h

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Grand Champions: Green Hope High School marching band wins Cary Band Day

“Your Grand Champion for the 67th Cary Band Day is…Green Hope High School!” The Green Hope High School marching band has won Grand Champion at Cary Band Day, a major benchmark for high school marching bands in the late season. Competing against Green Level and Panther Creek, the marching band had tough competition to beat and has won the honor of Cary Band Day Grand Champion for the second time in a row.

Cary, NC · 1d

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Wallace Wins Bracket to Lead Duke at Journeymen Collegiate Classic

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Redshirt junior Aidan Wallace went unbeaten to win the 174-pound Red bracket and lead the Duke wrestling team Sunday at the Journeymen Collegiate Classic inside Freedom High School in Bethlehem. Wallace, a product of Mahwah, New Jersey, posted three consecutive decisions to claim his bracket title...

Durham, NC · 2d

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NC State asks for tuition hikes on incoming instate undergrads

NC State’s Board of Trustees this week will consider another 3% tuition hike for instate undergrads entering school in the fall of 2027. The university, like most in the UNC System, raised tuition 3% on incoming instate undergrads for the fall of 2026 — the first tuition increase on instate undergrads since 2017 at schools in the UNC System.

North Carolina · 12h

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Congratulations to the 2026 R. Flake Shaw Scholarship Winners

Meet twelve North Carolina students who are the R. Flake Shaw Scholarship Winners, which is North Carolina Farm Bureau’s top academic award. The R. Flake Shaw scholarship program provides an important service to deserving youth in the state who have a desire to further their education and pursue a career path in agriculture.

North Carolina · 1d

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Durham Public Schools delays vote on $474,000 contract for "right-sizing" study

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education had a lengthy debate Thursday night about whether to approve a contract for a consultant to conduct a "right-sizing and consolidation" study. The school board approved a request for proposals and scope for the study in June. Four new board members on the...

Durham, NC · 3d

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WCU early voting site ranks second statewide in turnout increase

Western Carolina University’s new early voting site at the Health and Human Sciences Building has the second highest percentage increase in voter turnout of any early voting site in North Carolina during the 2026 midterm election, according to a new analysis by political science professor Chris Cooper. The site...

Cullowhee, NC · 16h

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State Board of Education discusses legislative priorities, emphasizing need for veteran teacher pay raises

The State Board of Education met for its November meeting last week — just one day after the 2026 general election — discussing legislative priorities for the upcoming long session, which begins in January 2027. The Office of State Budget and Management (OBSM) has requested all budget requests...

North Carolina · 21h