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The Starting 22: Best players from Week 5 of the 2026 NC high school football season
For each week of the 2026 high school football season, HighSchoolOT will release the Starting 22. It lists the best performances from every position across North Carolina. Coaches should send performance nominations to jbryant@wral.com each week for consideration. Players cannot be selected again later in the year, as the goal is to shine a light on as many players as possible.
nsjonline.com
UNC System poised for another tuition hike
RALEIGH — Another tuition hike is on the horizon for UNC System schools following a UNC Board of Governors meeting last week. The rate increase is the second in two years after a nine-year freeze. UNC schools were greenlit to request rate increases of up to 3% for new...
On3.com
2028 3-star QB Ethan Esmailian transferring to Leesville Road (N.C.)
A Class of 2028 3-star quarterback is leaving the Golden State and heading for the Tar Heel State, transferring cross country for the rest of his junior year, according to multiple reports and the player’s Instagram. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ] Quarterback Ethan Esmailian is transferring from Anaheim (Calif.) Western to Raleigh (N.C.) Leesville Road. According to the Orange County Register’s Dan Albano, Esmailian only played in one game for the Pioneers before making the move to the East Coast. The Pioneers are currently 0-5 on the season while Esmailian’s...
enloenews.org
SHARE-ing is Caring: A New Program to Stop Hunger And Restore Earth
Enloe High School implemented the SHARE Program on Monday, Sept. 14. SHARE, which stands for Stop Hunger And Restore Earth, is a program organized by the North Carolinian nonprofit Toward Zero Waste. Students place uneaten food on a designated cart, and other students can freely take food from redistribution stations as needed.
The Johnstonian News
Mother of 3 pursues degree at Johnston Community College
SMITHFIELD — For 38-year-old mother of three Jessica Lescano, returning to college has been a journey marked by starts and stops. Now, as a student at Johnston Community College, she is pursuing an Associate of Arts degree with plans to transfer into a bachelor’s program in sociology. Her...
thehowler.org
Coach Brandon Hughes takes the reins for Wakefield’s varsity football team
With fresh feet on the ground, new head coach Brandon Hughes takes position on the varsity football team here at Wakefield High School. The team’s ranked 258th in the state, they have already made quite an improvement from last year (294th). Wakefield has high hopes for this new season.
campusecho.com
NCCU cuts organization funding, raising concerns for students
N.C. Central University student organizations, departments and related administrative offices are coping with more than $500,000 in budget cuts that hit them over the summer. Money was reallocated for Academic Affairs, the Department of Student Affairs and the Vice Chancellor’s office. According to Angela Coleman, vice chancellor for student...
thehowler.org
Wakefield women’s gymnastics battles lack of state sanctions
Wakefield High School’s women’s gymnastics team fights their way into the top 10 teams in the state despite the sport’s lack of recognition from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. However, the team has turned this lack of recognition into motivation to compete at such a high level.
triangletribune.com
Raleigh teen builds platform to give other students a fair chance
RALEIGH – High school is full of challenges: trying to manage a social life, figure out who you are and juggle academics with extracurriculars. North Carolina law requires that students complete a Career Development Plan starting from sixth grade. That adds increased pressure on teens thinking about the future.
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No. 19 J.H. Rose rallies to take down Middle Creek, remains undefeated
GREENVILLE, N.C. – After four impressive wins to start the season, J.H. Rose faced Middle Creek in a potential 6A East playoff preview. As each respective offense ruled the first three quarters of play, defense played a factor in the final 12 minutes. In the end, the Rampants, who...