Why the world’s largest lithium miner is helping save an NC bat at risk of extinction
One of North Carolina’s smallest bat species is on the brink of extinction. But an unlikely ally is developing a plan to help ...
3 charged in killing of teen found dead along a rural NC road, sheriff says
On Friday, investigators obtained warrants against Michael Dujuan Byrd, 20, of Kings Mountain; Isaiah Dashawn Lipscomb, 17, ...
Where’s Bill? Belichick’s impending UNC arrival casts long shadow over Fenway Bowl
Bill Belichick isn’t coaching North Carolina in Saturday’s Fenway Bowl against Connecticut, but he looms over the game and ...
West Iredell’s Jordan Patterson may be the best player you’ve not heard about this year
Jordan Patterson has played eight games this season, and topped 40 points in three. He hopes to lead his school to its first ...
Air Noland, South Carolina’s portal QB signee, was promised just one thing by Beamer
Following a Cheez-It Citrus Bowl practice Friday, South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer said he made it very clear to Noland ...
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard placed on injured reserve, ending season
Chuba Hubbard’s career season is coming to an early end as the team is moving him to the injured reserve list.
HBCU band accepts invite to play Presidential Inauguration Parade
The HBCU band that performed in President Richard Nixon’s inaugural parade on Jan. 20, 1969 will be back in 2025 for the 60th Presidential Inauguration Parade in Washington, D.C.
Which Charlotte grocery stores & malls will be open New Year’s Eve & Day? Holiday hours
While many businesses will be closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, several grocery and retail stores will be open in ...
Trump dominates my list of 2024 stories. But what about war, Musk and those darn drones? | Opinion
Half of the biggest stories of 2024 were election-related. But there’s plenty of other news to remember, too. | Opinion ...
Biden set the wrong precedent for the ‘right’ kind of victims with commutations | Opinion
Joe Biden’s commutations show he believes it’s okay for the government to murder people who commit acts of terror or ...
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Death investigation underway on young female humpback whale found on Outer Banks beach
A necropsy was scheduled to be performed on a young female humpback whale that turned up dead on a beach in Kitty Hawk on the Outer Banks Friday morning, Dec. 27, 2024, police said. TOWN OF KITTY HAWK ...
Lancaster holds off Independence at Phenom Hoops’ New Year’s Bash
Lancaster (SC) won a battle of North and South Carolina teams, taking down Observer Sweet 16 No. 10 Independence at Phenom ...