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The Mount Airy News

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Mount Airy Middle repeats as football conference champion

The Mount Airy Middle School football team put together another dominant season in 2026. The Granite Bears went 7-0 to complete their second consecutive undefeated season, including a 5-0 record in the Foothills Middle School Athletic Conference. Mount Airy finished first in the conference standings, followed by Pilot Mountain at 4-1, Chestnut Grove at 3-2, Southeastern Stokes at 2-3, North District at 1-4 and Central Middle at 0-5. The Granite Bears outscored opponents 230-50. Despite their undefeated season, the Granite Bears faced their share of obstacles, namely injuries. Head coach Choppy Cawley applauded his team’s “next man up” mentality. “We had at least one starter out with an injury in every game this season, which gave lots of guys on our team the chance to step into starting roles and they rose to the occasion,” Cawley said. “They were a great team to coach all around. They play hard, are receptive to coaching and most importantly enjoyed being around each other every day. “This team will be fun to watch in high school as they will surely make some deep playoff runs when they get to varsity.” Cawley is assisted by coaches Jimmy Selba, Andre Nance, Andrew Boles, Bobby Moore,

Mt Airy, NC · 2d

The Stokes News

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West Stokes' Morrison wins 4A boys cross country state title

KERNERSVILLE — West Stokes senior Bryan Morrison closed his high school career with an individual state championship Friday, winning the NCHSAA 4A boys race at Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in 15 minutes, 47.88 seconds. The championship by Morrison was the first in school history for a cross country runner. Morrison beat Wilkes Central’s Morgan Woodard (16:08.90) by about 21 seconds. West Iredell’s Bryant Moore was third in 16:20.84. The Wildcats’ boys team, one of the favorites for the team title, finished fourth with 106 points. Carrboro won with 90, one point ahead of Brevard (91). Wilkes Central took third with 104, two points ahead of West Stokes. First Flight was fifth with 107. “Crap, crap, crap. Wow, that about sums it up,” West Stokes coach Benji Knox said of his initial reaction. “The boys’ team was a bit disappointing just because illness and injuries led us to a fourth-place finish instead of winning. But those are life lessons.” Knox said Morrison’s win made up for some of that disappointment. “I was super proud of Bryan for finishing his senior season with a state championship,” Knox said. “He has really worked hard to improve and deserves being a state champion.” Isaiah

King, NC · 1d

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This North Carolina College Just Ranked Among America’s Happiest And Most Beautiful

Three lakes, swans, brick walkways, and a fountain with its own four-foot waterfall are not what I usually picture when somebody says “college campus.”. Then I learned the entire place is officially a botanical garden. The North Carolina university made that designation in 2004, and the landscaping has only...

North Carolina · 4d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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Smith, Baker lead big-play Firebirds past Rockingham County in playoffs

BAILEY — Kee’Brion Smith and D.J. Baker both rushed for more than 100 yards and Southern Nash emerged the winner Thursday night in a battle of big plays as the Firebirds defeated Rockingham County 41-25 in the first round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Class 5A football playoffs. Southern Nash, the No. 15 seed, improved to 5-6 overall and will play at unbeaten No. 2 seed Northside-Jacksonville (10-0) in the second round next week. The Firebirds used their patented ground attack to amass 310 yards and five touchdowns. The No. 18 seeded Cougars (4-7) got the ball first and had the ball at their own 46 facing fourth-and-eight. They elected to pass, which was incomplete. Southern Nash, in turn, took advantage of the good field position and went those 46 yards in 10 plays, capped by the running of Kee’Brion Smith, Baker and Trey Smith. Baker’s one-yard run made it 6-0 Firebirds with 5:41 left in the first quarter after the extra point hit the right post. Rockingham County came right back to take the lead with a 71-yard drive in seven plays. Elijah Adams hit James Thomas for a 30-yard TD pass, the PAT was good,

Wentworth, NC · 3d

Raleigh News & Observer

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NC State's Sigma Nu brothers could face charges. Here's how NC law treats hazing

The doors to an NC State University fraternity will remain closed amid an ongoing probe into serious hazing allegations within the organization, university officials and the national organization said this week. But whether fraternity leaders can be criminally charged hinges on North Carolina’s hazing law — a statute that some experts say contains a more narrow definition in comparison to other states. NC State’s Sigma Nu fraternity has been the target of a weeklong investigation into its alleged hazing of new members, with graphic videos and anonymous reports describing pledges enduring physical abuse, pressured drug use, threats and multiple hospitalizations, according to recent search warrants. In a statement to The News & Observer on Friday afternoon, Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman declined to comment on what specific charges the state could consider against Sigma Nu members, but said officials would “follow the evidence wherever it leads in considering what charges are appropriate.” “State law prohibits activities that are defined as hazing,” Freeman wrote in a message. “Abuse under any circumstances is not to be tolerated. It takes courage for victims to speak out. We take protecting our young people seriously and are committed to a thorough investigation and any

North Carolina · 2d

Charlotte Observer

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Prep update: NC cross-country champs; Berry rolls in flag, and Carmel tip-off winners

Nationally ranked Greensboro Day flexed its muscle Saturday at the Carmel Christian Tip-Off Classic in Matthews. The Bengals, ranked as high as No. 7 in America, beat Concord Academy, 65-42, in their season opener. One night earlier, Concord Academy had beaten reigning NCHSAA 2A state champion Queen’s Grant at the same event. On Saturday, Greensboro Day jumped out to a 15-7 first-quarter lead and was up 35-20 at halftime. Micah Gunter, a 6-2 combo guard, led Greensboro Day with 23 points, five rebounds and three assists. He is a 4-star guard ranked among the nation’s top 70 players. Grant Duggins had 10 for Greensboro Day, which starts a lineup of players who are 6-foot-8, 6-4, 6-7, 6-10 and 6-10. Cooper Perkins had 15 and Cruz Miller 11 for Concord Academy. Miller hit a buzzer-beater Friday night to beat Queen’s Grant. Forsyth Country Day 69, Queen’s Grant 63: Forsyth outlasted Queen’s Grant in overtime, sending the NCHSAA 2A state champs to an 0-2 start. Queen’s Grant shot 2 of 18 from 3-point range. Combine Academy 79, Gaston Christian 40: Combine outscored Gaston Christian 51-19 in the second half to run away for the win. Gaston Christian shot 12 for 54 for

Greensboro, NC · 1d

ABC11 Eyewitness News

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How NC election results could reshape education

Changes in the North Carolina General Assembly could affect education funding at the state level.

Wake County, NC · 4d

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Report finds nearly $18 billion in facility needs for NC public schools for 2027-2031

Every five years, state law requires that local boards of education submit their long-range plans for “meeting school facility needs” to the State Board of Education. The reports are then aggregated by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI) into a statewide summary, which is submitted to the General Assembly to shape their decisions regarding fiscal allocations in the state budget to potentially meet these school needs.

North Carolina · 3d

The Robesonian

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Win or go home: HSFB predictions for 1st round of playoffs

Win or go home. It may be a cliche, but that doesn’t make it any less true. High school football’s second

Davie County, NC · 3d

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NC Board Wants Softer Rules for Teacher-Training Programs, but Enforcement Is Stalled

N.C. State Board of Education — Agency Responsible for Rulemaking. North Carolina’s State Board of Education has approved recommendations for changing how the state evaluates teacher-training programs, but the recommendations are not yet in force. The board still needs to adopt rules to put the proposed system into effect, leaving the timing and details of any new enforcement framework unsettled.

North Carolina · 2d

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Union Pines High School Student Connor Donathan begins construction pre-apprenticeship with Habitat for Humanity of the Sandhills

Sandhills Community College, in partnership with Moore County Schools’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department and Habitat for Humanity of the Sandhills, is proud to announce that Union Pines High School student Connor Donathan has officially begun a Construction Site Supervisor pre-apprenticeship. Through this pre-apprenticeship program, Donathan is gaining...

Moore County, NC · 3d

FOX8 News

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Christmas spirit has taken over High Point University

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — The High Point University campus is wasting no time getting into the Christmas spirit. Christmas lights and nutcrackers line the promenade, and crews have already put up the state’s largest Christmas tree. It took 20 people about three days to put all the holiday decorations up. Each year, the university […]

High Point, NC · 3d

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After constitutional amendment passes, Guilford unsure on school funding ask

Guilford County Schools has requested $5.3 million from commissioners to help cover state-mandated teacher raises. But county leaders are hesitant to fulfill the ask. The school district first made the request back in July, after the legislature passed historic salary increases for teachers. The county budget had already been approved,...

Guilford County, NC · 2d

Davie County Enterprise Record

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North Davie students get financial crash course

Students at North Davie Middle School got a crash course on real-world finances recently, as the school and the N.C. State Employees’ Credit Union (NCSECU) teamed up for the “Reality […]

Mocksville, NC · 4d

FOX8 News

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NC A&T State University voting site delivers for Chuck Hubbard in District 5 race, students empower youth voters

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro University students emphasize the power of the youth vote as the NC District 5 race continues. Long-time incumbent Virginia Foxx is trailing behind opponent, Democrat Chuck Hubbard, by 99 votes. Precinct G68, also known as North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Frye Hall, was one of the last precincts […]

Greensboro, NC · 4d

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Robbins teacher receives grant for hands-on aquaponics project

A Robbins middle school teacher will be offering a new hands-on science experience in the classroom after receiving an $850 grant through Randolph Electric Membership Corporation’s Bright Ideas program. Brandy Enloe, who teaches at Elise Middle School, received the funding for her project, “From Fins to Flora,” which will...

Robbins, NC · 3d

FOX8 News

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Randolph Community College awarded $250K to expand advanced emergency medical training

ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Randolph Community College got a generous boost towards expanding its advanced emergency medical training program after receiving a $250,000 grant following approval by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges on Oct. 16. RCC received North Carolina’s High-Cost Workforce Start-Up Grant to help strengthen the region’s emergency response workforce. Labor […]

Asheboro, NC · 4d

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JoCo Sports Football: It’s playoff time!

We’ve come a long way through sweltering 7-on-7 tournaments, early morning workouts to beat the heat and, in most cases, 10 regular season games to reach the bottom of a mountain. That hill? A North Carolina High School Athletic Association state football championship. Whether you’re top-seeded Cleveland in the...

Johnston County, NC · 5d

Salisbury Post

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Catawba celebrates opening of Centennial Hall

SALISBURY — Catawba College celebrated the opening of Centennial Hall, its new $30 million residence hall, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 29, during the college’s Homecoming celebration. The three-story, […]

Salisbury, NC · 4d

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App State’s New GEAR UP Grant Targets 14,000 Students; Program Counts Vary by Cycle

Appalachian State University says its new seven-year, $35 million federal GEAR UP award will support college and career preparation for about 14,000 middle- and high-school students and their families in Western North Carolina. The program, GEAR UP APEX Northwest, began Oct. 1 and is the second consecutive $35 million GEAR UP grant awarded to the university, according to Appalachian Today.

Boone, NC · 4d