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Livingstone Leads CIAA Postseason Honors with Four Major Awards

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (November 8, 2026) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) has announced its 2026 Volleyball All-Conference First and Second Teams, All-Rookie Team and individual postseason award winners, recognizing outstanding student-athletes and coaching excellence throughout the regular season. Livingstone College headlines this year's postseason honors, earning three...

Salisbury, NC · 3d
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Charlotte Observer

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On eve of playoff debut, nationally ranked Hough football investigated, cleared

Nationally ranked Hough High School will make its 2026 N.C. high school football playoff debut Friday night at home against Palisades. The Observer has learned that the N.C. High School Athletic Association investigated a potential rules violation concerning student-athlete eligibility on the team, and referred the case to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. No violations were found. “When concerns regarding residency or eligibility are raised, those concerns are reviewed through the appropriate CMS processes, including coordination with CMS Athletics and CMS Student Placement,” said CMS spokesperson Tom Miner. “Hough High School has consistently worked closely with district staff to address any residency or eligibility questions that have been brought forward.” The Observer reached out to Hough athletic director Derek Butler and principal David Farley for comment. Neither responded. Miner said there is no current investigation ongoing at the school, despite a claim made via email to The Observer earlier this week. That claim was forwarded to Hough and CMS officials. “As appropriate,” Miner said, “the school has taken proactive steps to verify residency information and ensure compliance with all applicable requirements. The questions raised in the recent correspondence are not supported by the information available to the school. Further, CMS is not aware

Cornelius, NC · 7h

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HBCU homecomings should not end in homegoings

I am a product of historically Black colleges and universities. My mother attended South Carolina State College. My father attended Shaw University. I graduated from Livingstone College, and today my son attends Winston-Salem State University. Like many HBCU families, our story spans generations, campuses and traditions. Having previously served as...

Winston-Salem, NC · 3d
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NL Knights sweep 5A; LNC, PLP, CTK ladies win XC championships

KERNERSVILLE – Several lake area programs returned home with hardware after competing in the cross country state championships last weekend. The North Lincoln boys and girls each won in the 5A ranks, while three girls teams all hailing from the Catawba Shores Conference – Christ the King, Pine Lake Prep and Lake Norman Charter – won the 2A, 3A and 4A championships, respectively.

Lincolnton, NC · 1d
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Penalty kicks put an end to Rams’ first postseason appearance since 2021

A wet Friday night led to a wild Saturday afternoon as the University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team was eliminated by Davidson College in penalty kicks, 5-4, in the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship quarterfinals. The quarterfinal matchup began on Friday night, but downpours throughout the day and into...

Providence, RI · 1d

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Best Bets: Nov. 13-15

Each week we spotlight a sampling of unique events in the Lake Norman area. Check event listings for last-minute changes. Open-level group classes and dance party. No dance experience necessary. Group class will cater to all levels of dance and no dance partner is needed. $15 per person. Saturday. Bailey...

Lake Norman, NC · 1d

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Eckerman retiring after 15 years of service to United Way of Iredell County

The Board of Directors of the United Way of Iredell County announced on Tuesday that Executive Director Brett Eckerman will retire at the end of February 2027. By his retirement date, Eckerman will have dedicated 15 years to advancing the health, education, and financial stability of the Iredell County community.

Iredell County, NC · 2d

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WCCB Charlotte Recounts Palm Berries' Truck-to-Franchise Path

1111 Metropolitan Ave., Suite 150 — Charlotte Palm Berries Franchise Location. A 6-by-6-foot food truck is a modest place to start a franchise, which is the story Palm Berries is telling Charlotte. The family-run açaí business began in Denver, North Carolina, in 2019 and now has locations across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

Denver, NC · 17h

Salisbury Post

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Veterans honored for service during Veterans Day ceremony

SALISBURY — What is a veteran? That was the topic of the keynote speech, shared by Lt. Colonel Tom Duncan, United States Army, retired, as he addressed the crowd at […]

Salisbury, NC · 1d

Salisbury Post

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Cruz-Ramirez named Salisbury Elks Student of the Month

Salisbury Elks Lodge Student of the Month for October is Steven Cruz-Ramirez an 11-year-old 5th grade student at Isenberg Elementary School. Cruz-Ramirez’s teacher Ms. Ramsey stated that Steven exemplifies kindness, […]

Salisbury, NC · 1d

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Advocate For Seniors! Program At W. Hickory Senior Ctr., 11/19

Hickory – Cliff Moone, Catawba County Senior Tar Heel Legislature Delegate, will be at the West Hickory Senior Center (400 17th St SW, Hickory) on Thursday, November 19, at 10:30 AM. He will explain what the Senior Tar Heel Legislature is, how it works, and what individuals can do to have their voices heard.

Hickory, NC · 1d

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EDITORIAL: Community connections touch lives with ripple effect

Recently, I spoke to Community School of Davidson high schoolers about my career and passions, along with several other professionals. At the end, the panel was asked to share our best advice for the teens’ future aspirations. I told them, “Don’t burn bridges. Be nice to everyone you encounter. You never know what connection you’ll need in your life.”

Davidson, NC · 1d

Salisbury Post

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Livingstone College introduces Inaugural Dyson Fellows during second installment of Dr. Michael Eric Dyson residency

SALISBURY — Who gets to belong, and what does it take to build a society where everyone has a place? Those questions shaped a conversation at Livingstone College on Oct. […]

Salisbury, NC · 1d

Salisbury Post

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East Spencer starts data center ordinance

EAST SPENCER — The East Spencer Board of Aldermen has started drafting a data center ordinance as they prepare for the possible annexation of the Long Ferry Road data center […]

East Spencer, NC · 14h