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The Mount Airy News

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Granite Bears leave it all on the field against Shelby

Mount Airy’s soccer season ended with a 2-0 loss to Shelby on Nov. 9. The Granite Bears and the visiting Golden Lions played a scoreless first half before Shelby struck early in the second. No. 3 Mount Airy had chances to score but couldn’t convert, allowing Shelby to double its lead with another goal midway through the half. No. 11 Shelby fended off the Granite Bears’ final attacks to secure the shutout and advance to the 3A West regional semifinals. “I’m just heartbroken for the seniors,” Mount Airy coach Cody Atkins said. “They were definitely emotional after the game, and the coaching staff was emotional too. We felt like they gave everything they had and really put their hearts into it. “They really left it all on the field.” Atkins said the Bears played a solid match at every position, which made the loss tougher to accept. “It’s hard to swallow when you play good, make good runs, take good shots, leave it all out there and still come up short,” he said. “We felt like we were the better team, it just wasn’t our night.” Mount Airy (21-5) ramped up its offense in the second half after going down

Mt Airy, NC · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

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Gaston County takes extra steps to combat deed and title fraud

Action 9 attorney Jason Stoogenke has warned you about criminals switching your home into their name or trying to sell it behind your back.

Gaston County, NC · 2d

The State

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HS football playoffs Week 2 schedule: Top games, injury questions for Dutch Fork

Dutch Fork football might start the postseason without one of its key players. Silver Foxes coach Tom Knotts said Wednesday that his son and senior quarterback Jaxon Knotts is “questionable” for Friday’s second-round Class 5A playoff game against Fort Mill. Jaxon Knotts suffered a thumb injury during the first half of the regular-season finale against White Knoll on Oct. 30. The senior has been rehabbing the injury multiple times a day to try and play in the game. Dutch Fork was off last week. Knotts, a two-year starter, is completing 71% of his passes for 2,102 yards and 29 total touchdowns this season. If Knotts can’t play, junior Jacob Brown would go in his absence. He has appeared in five games this season and is 16 of 23 for 131 yards. Dutch Fork and most of the other top teams in the area had first-round byes last week. The second round of the playoffs features many intriguing matchups. Here are some to keep an eye on Friday. Games to Watch (7) Fort Mill (9-2) at (2) Dutch Fork (9-0): First meeting between the two teams since 2013. Dutch Fork leads the all-time series, 6-4, including a 2-0 mark under Tom

Irmo, SC · 20h

Charlotte Observer

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Charlotte-area driving instructor defrauded families, NC attorney general says

N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued a Charlotte-area driving instructor Tuesday, saying she charged new drivers and their families for instructions they never received and refused to give them refunds, court records show. In September, Dallas resident Courtney Elizabeth Brazil and her Gastonia-based NC Virtual Drivers Ed LLC had their license to do business revoked. Yet they continued to advertise and collect payments, according to the lawsuit in Wake County Superior Court. In October, Brazil changed her company’s website to sell “defensive driving” classes without authorization from the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles, the lawsuit states. Lessons never provided, complaint says Brazil advertised driving instructions online, targeting young people learning how to drive and their families, according to the complaint. She and her business offered 30 hours of online instruction for $125, six hours of private driving lessons for $450, six hours of group driving lessons for $250, and a combination of 30 hours of online instruction and group driving lessons for $350, according to the lawsuit. “In some cases, customers would pay the defendants for one of those options, and the defendants would never provide the instruction or driving lessons,” the lawsuit states. In other instances, Brazil would give

Charlotte, NC · 1d

The Gaston Gazette

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Gastonia apartments ​for rent saw slight price decreases since last October

Renters in Gastonia saw apartment listing prices slightly decrease from October 2025's median of $1,395, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,375 in October. Median listing prices in Gastonia are trending 8% downwards from the previous month's $1,495 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.gastongazette.com Out of 359 rental listings in Gastonia, three are subsidized. When those are excluded, the overall median rent for listed apartments goes to $1,375. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $1,060, slightly lower than September, when they were $1,080. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $1,100. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were slightly lower than September at a central price of $1,230, compared to $1,250. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $1,250. Statewide, North Carolina rental listing prices are

Gastonia, NC · 1d

The Post and Courier

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Opening chapter: Fort Mill businesswoman opens town's first bookstore

FORT MILL — Downtown Fort Mill is home to a mix of places to grab a bite to eat or find a gift for a friend. Lauren Randar decided it was time to turn the page and add a bookstore to the town’s growing list of offerings. She’s already local business owner, with her graphic design company, Tied & Two, operating there for six years. When an attorney’s office just off Main Street became available earlier in 2026, Randar moved the company there, but also saw an opportunity for a storefront business that Fort Mill has never had before. “I've always wanted to own a bookshop,” said Randar, 35, owner ...

Fort Mill, SC · 1d

lincolnherald.com

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Crouse and the Last Year of World War II

Today is Veterans Day, a day set aside for all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. In 1945, while the gins still ran, the churches held services, the stores stayed open, and families went about the daily work of Crouse, the Lincoln County News carried short notices about sons and daughters of the same households who were overseas. The names that appeared in those columns belong to the families whose houses, farms, and businesses have filled earlier installments of this series. The war news and the community news arrived in the same paper.

Crouse, NC · 1d

The Gaston Gazette

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Second round state playoff preview, picks for Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln football

Thirteen high school football teams remain in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties. Here are previews for Round 2 matchups featuring area teams, with reporter Joe Hughes making a prediction for each game. Watch high school sports on NFHS Network Round 2’s top games Ashbrook (6-5) at (5) Mount Tabor Records: Ashbrook is 6-5; Mount Tabor is 6-4. Rankings: Ashbrook is ranked 12th in NCHSAA 6A West. Mount Tabor is the bracket’s 5-seed. The word: Ashbrook heralded a return to the explosive offense it enjoyed much of the 2026 campaign, racking up 472 yards and 47 points in its rout of Central Cabarrus. Quarterback A.J. McClain threw for 233 yards, in addition to the Green Wave having a 100-yard rusher (Messiah Patterson) and a 100-yard receiver (Zyere Dixon). After starting 0-4, Mount Tabor has won six consecutive games. It particularly ran roughshod over Piedmont Triad 5A/6A opponents, allowing 35 total points over five games. Winner takes on Kings Mountain or Watauga in Round 3. Pick: Ashbrook RANKING AREA TEAMS: Ranking Gastonia, Shelby high school football teams as Round 2 looms TURNING IT UP A NOTCH: Ashbrook football scores dominant NCHSAA 6A Round 1 win. Here's how. ON TO THE NEXT ONE:

Gaston County, NC · 2d

Fort Mill Sun

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Souls for Their Feet: Helping Foster Children Step into the Holidays

November 9, 2026- Columbia, SC- Greater Things Ministry, based in Clover, South Carolina, has launched its 2026 Christmas giving project called “Souls for Their Feet.” The goal is to provide a brand-new pair of shoes to all 3,500 children in foster care across the state. Every donation made will go towards that goal. Inspired by […]

Clover, SC · 23h

Yahoo!

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New faces join Rock Hill Schools Board of Trustees two weeks after contentious high school rezoning vote

ROCK HILL — Three trustees joined the Rock Hill Schools Board of Trustees on Nov. 10, and a fourth left, leaving only three trustees with previous experience on the board. Zach Oxendine (District 2), Tyler Williams (District 4) and At-Large Trustee Matt Hiers were sworn in at the start of the meeting.

Rock Hill, SC · 23h

gcrhinos.com

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Gaston College basketball improves to 5-0 with impressive performance

Gaston College got balanced scoring from its entire roster as the Rhinos improved to 5-0 on the season with a convincing 119-83 victory over Catawba Valley Community College on Tuesday night at Gastonia's Ashbrook High School. Tony Goodman had 27 points and 10 assists as the Rhinos has six double...

Gastonia, NC · 1d

bessemercity.com

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Press Release: Bessemer City Advances New Fire Station Project

Bessemer City Advances New Fire Station Project and East Virginia Avenue Redevelopment. Major public safety investment will support growing emergency service needs while creating new opportunities for downtown redevelopment and economic growth. BESSEMER CITY, N.C. – The City of Bessemer City is moving forward with a major investment in public...

Bessemer City, NC · 1d

Tega Cay Sun

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Winthrop Women Pull Away for 84-57 Victory Over Johnson C. Smith

The Winthrop University women's basketball team used a 13-0 fourth-quarter run to pull away for an 84-57 win against Johnson C. Smith on Tuesday in Rock Hill.

Rock Hill, SC · 17h

connectcre.com

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Stotan Closes on Rock Hill Parcel for 942K-SF Warehouse Venture

Stotan Industrial and Singerman Real Estate have acquired a 77.58-acre site at 905 Caterpillar Drive in Rock Hill, South Carolina, for the development of Crossroads @ Rock Hill, a three-building industrial park totaling approximately 942,000 square feet. The property sold for $12 million. Located less than one mile from a...

Rock Hill, SC · 1d

wisenewsnetwork.com

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Ironmen Cheer Team Opens Competition Season with Win, Marching Band Performs at Gaston County Fanfare, and Soccer Team Wraps Up Season

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - As the Ironmen continue their march through the NCHSAA 2A football playoffs, the band and soccer teams wrapped up their seasons, and the Cheer team is just beginning their competition season. Fall sports are now transitioning over to Winter sports, which promises more opportunities for fans to support their favorite Ironmen teams.

Cherryville, NC · 1d

Ball Exclusives

partner publisher · 634 followers

Owls Beat Eagles 88-79 as Taylor Scores 19

The Kennesaw State Owls beat the Winthrop Eagles 88-79 at VyStar Arena. The post Owls Beat Eagles 88-79 as Taylor Scores 19 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Kennesaw, GA · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

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Gaston County WWII veterans recall plan to invade Japan before the atomic bomb

Two Gaston County men say they were drafted as teenagers in World War II, as the U.S. made plans to invade Japan.

Gaston County, NC · 17h

Queen City News

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As Silfab prepares to restart, some Fort Mill families remain concerned over safety

FORT MILL, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Silfab Solar moved one step closer to restarting solar cell manufacturing Tuesday after the required 72-hour notice period to South Carolina regulators expired, allowing the company to begin recommissioning activities at its Fort Mill facility. The development comes months after two chemical leaks at the plant sparked community […]

Fort Mill, SC · 1d

isssource.com

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Solar Cell Manufacturer Restarts after Chemical Leaks

Silfab Solar initiated the restart of its chemical commissioning process at its $150 million solar cell manufacturing facility in Fort Mill, South Carolina, following an eight-month operational pause as a result of incidents involving chemical leaks. Operations halted this past March after back-to-back incidents involving a release of 300 gallons...

Fort Mill, SC · 1d