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.
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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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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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ORLANDO, Fla. — No more excuses. No more transition seasons. No more rebuilding years. No more grading UCF football on a curve. Nobody expects UCF to go 13-0 this season. Nobody expects Scott Frost to recreate the magic of 2017, turn Alonza Barnett III into McKenzie Milton or schedule another parade down Main Street at Disney World. But UCF does need to start becoming relevant in the Big 12. ...
Long live the King, says Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan.
State Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit, Thomas Bakkedahl, explained to reporters the reasons his office agreed to reduced charges against Tiger Woods.
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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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Harvest Hope Food Bank names Sy Hughes CEO after interim service, highlighting his nonprofit leadership background and focus on community engagement.
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Family Nest Pee Dee Coast joins the Greater Florence Chamber, serving families across the Pee Dee, Grand Strand and Brunswick County with compassionate support.
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