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The Star

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KM football's Devin Hopper overcomes fear, flourishes in senior season

For Devin Hopper, there’s nowhere he’d rather be on fall Friday nights than a football field . “It’s amazing, it’s a great feeling,” he said. “Coming out on Friday, seeing everybody (and) the whole community supporting us, giving us energy, filling us (with energy) for the next play. Getting after it all game, it’s a great feeling.” The Kings Mountain senior wide receiver has dazzled this fall, setting single-season career highs with 29 receptions for 671 yards and eight touchdowns. He’s also returned two kickoffs for TDs. Such dwarfs the production of his previous two seasons in which he had 15 total receptions for 146 yards and two TDs. WHO SURVIVES AND ADVANCES?: Second round state playoff preview, picks for Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln football MOVING ON UP: Why maturity may benefit Kings Mountain football after year taking lumps Hopper's performance has earned him offers from Brevard College and Concord University. “As a coach, you want players like him, both as a football player and as a person,” said Kings Mountain football coach Strait Herron. “We as coaches want to give him every opportunity to have the ball in his hands, because we know he can take it a ways

Kings Mountain, NC · 1d

The Mount Airy News

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Missed opportunities doom Greyhounds against East Burke

CONNELLY SPRINGS — North Surry struggled to make the most of its opportunities in a first-round 4A state playoff game against East Burke. The No. 17 Greyhounds never led against the Cavaliers. North Surry had chances on both sides of the ball to seize momentum, even cutting East Burke’s lead to one score twice, but couldn’t follow through. Late touchdowns allowed the No. 16 Cavaliers to pull away for the 36-14 win. “It ultimately came down to not seizing control in some pretty key moments,” North Surry coach Jackson Smith said. “We had a great game plan going in, and I thought our kids played really hard, but we just didn’t win those game-swinging plays.” Turning the ball over on downs inside the 5-yard line and giving up big conversions on third and fourth downs were examples of North Surry’s missed opportunities, Smith said. “East Burke ran well, they’re well-coached, they played physical and did a good job of keeping our offense off the field,” Smith said. “You can’t afford to miss your chances against a team like that in the playoffs.” North Surry (5-6) also dealt with the loss of two starters early in the game: Damarcus McClure and

Mt Airy, NC · 3d

Charlotte Observer

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Asphalt as a souvenir? NASCAR fans seek chunks of historic NC track as keepsakes

One of the small North Carolina racetracks that helped give birth to NASCAR is being repaved for the first time in 34 years, and chunks of the old track have become a hot commodity among racing fans. Hickory Motor Speedway apparently understands that kind of devotion to the sport, and it intends to oblige the unusual requests. The track is about a 45-mile drive northeast from uptown Charlotte. “We greatly appreciate all the interest in the paving project and the possibility of an historical souvenir. However, we request your patience and understanding while the project is undergoing and until completion,” the track wrote in a Nov. 9 Facebook post. “At this time we are working to determine the best way to provide for those who desire the opportunity for an historic souvenir from Hickory Motor Speedway’s decorated past. With the track being an active construction site please refrain from entering the speedway at this time. We will do our best to keep everyone updated.” An open house is being considered for such fans, but only after the paving project is completed, officials said. The speedway opened in 1951, and is considered “one of stock car racings most storied venues,” NASCAR

Hickory, NC · 2h

thebestoflkn.com

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Lake Norman Real Estate Market Report | November 2026

The Lake Norman real estate market changed character this fall, and October’s numbers show exactly how. Homes are taking longer to sell, sellers are keeping less of their first asking price, and buyers have more choices than they’ve had in years. If you own a home around the lake and you’re weighing a listing before the holidays against one in spring, those numbers matter more than the calendar does.

Lake Norman, NC · 3d
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WSOC Charlotte

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Warming shelter not expected to open before first freezing temperatures arrive

As temperatures are expected to drop to freezing this weekend, people experiencing homelessness in Gaston County are bracing for dangerous cold without a warming shelter.

Gaston County, NC · 18h

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 · 2d

WSPA 7News

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The Wall That Heals stands in Spindale this weekend to honor Vietnam Veterans

Spindale, N.C. (WSPA)- The Wall That Heals is a three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. It travels to communities across the country and this Veterans Day, it will be in Spindale, N.C.The exhibit honors the more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. armed forces in the Vietnam War […]

Spindale, NC · 2d

lrbears.com

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Brent Owen named Top 50 Most Impactful Division II Head Coach by Silver Waves Media

HICKORY, N.C. - Head men's basketball coach Brent Owen has been named one of the Top 50 Most Impactful Division II Head Coaches by Silver Waves Media. Owens joins Catawba's Rob Perron and Lincoln Memorial's Tony Jasick as the South Atlantic Conference representatives on the list. Brent Owen was named...

Hickory, NC · 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 · 2d

focusnewspaper.com

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America 250 Event To Highlight Alexander Co.’s History, Veterans, And Early Settlers, November 14

Alexander County, NC – The Alexander County America 250 Committee invites the public to a special America 250 event on Saturday, November 14, at 3:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church. The afternoon will feature a history lecture, “The Impact of Veterans and Early Settlers on Alexander County,” by Dr. Warren Hollar, along with patriotic music by The Barnes Family and the Third Creek Baptist Church Praise Team.

Alexander County, NC · 1d

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Improving drought conditions prompt easing of water restrictions

Recent rainfall has improved water availability across the Catawba-Wateree River Basin, prompting officials to ease drought-related water restrictions while encouraging residents to continue conserving water. The Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG) announced that the basin has moved from Stage 2 to Stage 1 of its Low Inflow Protocol (LIP),...

Lincoln County, NC · 1d

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With Jamie’s help, Carter McMurray is already stacking wins at Hickory Motor Speedway and building on his family’s legacy

HICKORY, N.C. – The November evening air may have been cold during the closing laps of Saturday’s Limited Late Model feature as part of the Fall Brawl at Hickory Motor Speedway, but 15-year-old Carter McMurray knew the heat was about to get turned up. Four laps were going...

Hickory, NC · 3d

rutherfordweekly.com

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Replica of Vietnam War Memorial in Rutherford County

As Rutherford County, the State of North Carolina and others from across the region come together this week for the Wall That Heals, reflections of those who fought in the Vietnam War and those who died will be remembered and memorialized. The 3/4 Wall of Honor is a replica of...

Rutherford County, NC · 2d

iredellfreenews.com

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Students at Lake Norman and Mooresville high schools collect more than a ton of food for FeedNC

What started as a friendly competition to build on the longstanding football rivalry between Lake Norman High School and Mooresville High School is becoming an annual tradition of students working together to fight hunger in their community. Now in its third year, the FeedNC Cup brought together 140 students from...

Mooresville, NC · 1d

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7 North Carolina Dairy Farms Where You Buy Fresh Milk or Cheese Right Past the Barn Door

Some of the best food in North Carolina is sold in small shops sitting just steps from where the cows and goats spend their day. You pull up a gravel drive, smell fresh hay, and walk out with a cold bottle of milk or a wedge of cheese made only a few yards away.

North Carolina · 2d

iredellfreenews.com

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Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department hosts 19th Annual Cruise-In

The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department recently held its 19th Annual Cruise-In. The department’s parking lot was overflowing with an amazing showcase of cars and trucks. Local cruisers make this annual event such a success and this year included numerous new cruisers. This year’s theme was “Small Town BIG...

Stony Point, NC · 1d

lakenormanpublications.com

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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 · 23h

focusnewspaper.com

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Tickets For Annual Hickory Cookie Crawl On Sale Nov. 23

Hickory – Join us for the 7th Annual Downtown Hickory Cookie Crawl on Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 2 to 5pm in Downtown Hickory, NC. Tickets go on sale Monday November 23 at 9am (two weeks before the event) and are $20 per person. The event is limited to 60 participants — this event sells out quickly every year!

Hickory, NC · 1d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Meet the Marine Veteran Flipping Historic Homes in North Carolina—and Making Sure They Qualify for VA Loans

Adam Miller has been renovating historic North Carolina homes for 15 years, and makes sure to bring them up to code to qualify for VA loans.

Davidson, NC · 3d