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Polk County's Beija Olivari records 19 kills to lead Week 11 WNC fall sports top performers
The 2026 North Carolina high school volleyball playoffs are in full swing, kicking off the first round on Oct. 17. Here are the Western North Carolina high school fall sports top performers from Week 11. This list is compiled from information submitted to the Citizen Times at sports@citizentimes.com or ZHuber@usatoayco.com, as well as information posted on MaxPreps or social media. It will be updated throughout the week. WEEK 10 RANKINGS: Why Roberson rises up in latest WNC Super 10 Football Rankings for Week 10 Oct. 22 Boys Cross County Oliver McCade, Mountain Heritage: McCade finished third in the Western Highlands Conference championship 5,000-meter race with a time of 22.02.38. Alex Argueta, Owen: Argueta was the runner-up to Jackson with a time of 21:58.03. Mason Jackson, Polk County: Jackson won the Western Highlands Conference championship 5,000-meter race with a time of 21:52.09. Girls Cross Country Alma Hernandez Bautista, Avery County: Bautista finished third at the Western Highlands Conference championship 5,000-meter race with a time of 27:48.72. Carlee Grace Stewart, Owen: Stewart won the Western Highlands Conference championship 5,000-meter race with a time of 26:37.16. Sophia Junge, Polk County: Junge was the runner-up to Stewart with a time of 26:41.57. Soccer Vytis
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Clemson University Trustees Clarify Army Corps Owes Responsibility for Saddle Dike Seepage
During last week’s Board of Trustees meeting, Clemson University leaders expressed strong concern over public confusion regarding seepage at the Clemson Saddle Dike, emphasizing that maintenance and repairs fall strictly under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Trustee Smyth McKissick urged proactive community engagement to avoid public misperception—drawing comparisons to past local controversies—while Senior Vice President Angie Leidinger noted that University President Benjamin Ayers has even asked the Corps to consider renaming the structure to prevent further confusion, as the Corps works through drought-related lake level restrictions and dam safety studies to fix the ongoing issue.
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Cromer named Laurens County Touchdown Club Player of the Week
The Laurens County Touchdown Club announced on Monday that Clinton High School running back/defensive back Angelo Cromer is their Player of the Week for games played on Oct. 16. Cromer, a junior, led the Red Devils in a 46-34 win over Mountain View Prep. Cromer had a career high 250...
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Three Women Join the Faculty of Clemson University Libraries
Clemson University in South Carolina has announced the addition of three faculty at the university’s libraries. The new faculty were hired to help the university achieve its mission of educating students to think deeply about and engage in the social, scientific, economic, and professional challenges of our times. All...
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Greenville Tech Plans AI and Cyber Resiliency Center at Barton Campus
Greenville Technical College is planning a Center for Applied AI and Cyber Resiliency at its Barton Campus, with 18 specialized labs and a student-led Security Operations Center. The proposed 59,315-square-foot facility would support instruction in artificial intelligence, computing and cybersecurity, along with training for businesses. The college projects that the...
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UNC System requests investigation of Christian college near Black Mountain after flood of complaints
North Carolina’s higher education governing board received so many student complaints about a small Black Mountain Christian college with ties to a convicted felon that it has requested the North Carolina Department of Justice investigate the school “for potential unlawful misconduct, fraud, misrepresentation, and otherwise engaging in unconscionable behavior.”
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Tajeh Watson-Martin has big game on birthday as Westside football beats Fountain Inn
Westside senior football player Tajeh Watson-Martin seemed certain to have a good game on his birthday Oct. 16 against Fountain Inn. "When does Tajeh have a bad day?" Rams coach Brian Lane said. "I said the same thing to the team earlier this week. I mean, when is Tajeh not good at practice? Never." Watson-Martin, a Virginia commit as a wide receiver, caught three touchdown passes and made two TD-saving tackles in a 56-42 win against Fountain Inn in Week 9 of the high school season. He had 215 yards on nine grabs. "I was hoping that it was going to be my night," said Watson-Martin, who was selected for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas all-star game to be held at Spartanburg High School. "Honestly, if I didn't have a good game and we didn't win, it wouldn't be a good birthday." STATEWIDE SCOREBOARD: SC high school football scores from Week 9 of 2026 SCHSL season Westside (7-1, 3-0 Region 1-4A) went to Watson-Martin on offense early in both halves, pulled out to a 21-point lead in the third quarter, and eventually held after Fountain Inn (4-4, 1-2) got within a touchdown in the fourth. Watson-Martin caught a 50-yard
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Red Devils end skid by running past MVP
Clinton snapped a rare three-game losing streak Friday night and picked up its first Region 2-2A win of the season with a 46-34 victory over Mountain View Prep at Wilder Stadium. Senior running back Angelo Cromer’s career night paced the Red Devils. Cromer rushed for a career-high 250 yards and...
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Kiddie Academy Breaks Ground Near Pelham Road, Targets 200-Plus Child Care Slots
Developers broke ground Friday on a 12,500-square-foot child care center at 121 The Parkway in Greenville, a facility slated to open in spring 2027 and serve more than 200 children ranging from six weeks to 12 years old. The new Kiddie Academy of Greenville will be operated by the Collins family, with Ashley Collins serving as co-owner of the location.
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Laurens County School District 55 Schools Celebrate National School Lunch Week
Laurens, SC – In recognition of the National School Lunch Program, serving nearly 30 million children each day, Laurens County School District 55 is celebrating the National School Lunch Week (NSLW) from October 12-16, 2026. The fun and creative campaign theme, “Cafeteria Circus: Where Healthy Choices Take Center Stage,” highlights the importance of a healthy school lunch to a student’s success both in and out of the classroom.
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Brymier Miller's 433 yards rushing leads Week 9 football performers
Several Upstate high school football players had standout performances during Week 9 of the season. Chesnee running back Brymier Miller rushed for 433 yards and five touchdowns in a single game. Daniel quarterback Jace Grass surpassed 4,000 career passing yards and 50 career passing touchdowns. Here are some of the...