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Transgender students are absorbing the consequences of a growing fight in Cabarrus County Schools, where two federal lawsuits and a Trump administration investigation are challenging how the district handles bathroom access, LGBTQ advocates say.
- Chase Jordan The Charlotte Observer
A former leader for artificial intelligence at U.S. Bank is suing the financial institution for racial discrimination while working in Charlotte, according to a federal lawsuit.
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“People were always like, ‘How in the world do you all stand each other?'” Jan Davis said. “But it makes it special when you get to do it with your best friend.”
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Cooper Flagg, a former No. 1 overall pick from Duke, has continued one of his hobbies since becoming an NBA player: card collecting.
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Novant Health Inc. said the webpage at https://www.novanthealth.org/shp is meant to "help members understand what the transition means for them and to connect them with the tools and information needed to establish care, locate physicians, access virtual services and take advantage of digita…
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NC State football entered the 2026 season with elevated expectations. Instead, the Wolfpack opened the year with a reality check in Week 0.
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They may be rivals on the basketball court. But in the herbarium, Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill are putting down roots together.
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A man stabbed outside a Food Lion went on the offensive to protect his wife, using his vehicle to run down a knife-wielding man, according to investigators in North Carolina.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's core revenue was up 16% to $13.86 billion.
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Sarah Lindsey Santiago will be tried as an adult for what authorities say was her role in attempting to broadcast the attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
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Cameron Indoor Stadium will have a different, more corporate look this basketball season.
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson football might have to compete against former NFL players Saturday. A Louisiana judge affirmed Thursday that two of LSU football’s late roster additions are eligible to play for the team this year despite signing NFL rookie contracts and suiting up for preseason games in August, per reports from ESPN and other outlets. Baton Rouge judge William Jorden said in ruling ...
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Michael Lombardi’s tenure at the University of North Carolina was a short one. The Tar Heels’ football general manager resigned from his position on Thursday, according to an email from an athletic department representative. “Effective Sept. 3, 2026, Michael Lombardi has resigned from his position as General Manager of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s ...
Carolina Panthers fans are probably hoping that recently-signed tight end Darren Waller can put up the type of numbers that Greg Olsen did during his time with the organization.
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North Carolina education leaders set a review timeline for the proposed merger of Hickory, Newton-Conover, and Catawba County school systems in late 2026.
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Hickory City Schools students took 398 AP exams in 2025–2026, with nearly 75% scoring 3 or higher and six courses exceeding state and global averages.
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Guilford County Schools administrator Jennifer Tate is recognized for leading assistive technology efforts that expand accessible learning for all students.
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Recent rain has eased drought in Mooresville, but low six-month streamflow averages mean Stage 2 water conservation measures must remain in place for now.
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🎧 The hosts examine how civil debate, genuine curiosity and shared interests can turn differences in values or politics into opportunities for deeper understanding.
Getting a movie made can cost a lot of money, so studios are apprehensive about greenlighting projects. Directors like Christopher Nolan get to skip to the front of the line.
🎧 Religion once provided clearer boundaries for right and wrong. The hosts discuss whether secular culture can create equally effective paths toward responsibility and forgiveness.
Maria Bartiromo leaves Fox News, ending a high profile run and prompting major changes across Fox Business programming.
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Aug. 29, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2026, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "The Calamity Club: A Novel" by Kathryn Stockett (Spiegel & Grau) ...
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