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Every Adopt-A-Highway sign represents volunteers making a difference in their community.

We appreciate groups like these for helping keep North Carolina's roadsides litter-free.

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UPDATE: NC12 is still closed from Marc Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe, and about 800 feet of pavement has now been damaged by forces from the offshore nor'easter. Please stay safe. Avoid travel on NC12 on Pea Island. For travel updates, check https://DriveNC.gov.

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“Not all Muslims are violent, but all Islam is violent.”

Martin Sedra bravely tells the truth about Islam and its evils.

“Christianity is a Religion of peace, Islam is a Religion of war”

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🚨#BREAKING: Outrage is erupting in Virginia after police showed up at a mother’s home at 2 A.M. and TOWED HER CAR over a SH00TING she had NOTHING to do with...

...because a FLOCK CAM pointed them to the WRONG CAR!!!

Now her car is a TOTAL LOSS and she MIGHT LOSE HER JOB!!!!

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That time a mom flipped out on Marshawn Lynch for cussing at her kid during a kid’s football camp

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N.C. Coaches Assn. @NCCoachesAssn

NCHSAA ANNOUNCES FALL CHAMPIONSHIP SITES

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High school sports participation is at an all-time high. Local sports journalism staffs are shrinking. A look at the changing business of high school sports media — and what gets lost when local coverage disappears. https://x.com/i/article/2106487221431758848
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Bears Win 35-0!!
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Our own @BMcCormickHSOT was there. His report is below:

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Pittsboro Planning Board Meeting Summary — October 19, 2026

### Key Highlights and Decisions

- 🏛️ **Meeting called to order:** The Pittsboro Planning Board held its regular meeting on Monday, October 19, 2026. Members confirmed a quorum and unanimously approved the agenda and

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🏛️ Pittsboro Board of Commissioners 10.12.26 Meeting Summary

🏗️ Chatham Park South Village Development

- 🏘️ **Major residential development proposed:** Chatham Park and Southern Land Company presented plans for approximately 1,400–1,450 homes in South Village, significantly

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How to Lead in Athletics: AD Huddle with hosts Cameron Vernon & BJ Condron and special guest Kyle Ward - 10.11.26

🎙️ AD Huddle — October 11, 2026: Hosts Cameron Vernon and BJ Condron welcome special guest Kyle Ward, longtime educator, basketball coach, former Graham High School

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From Seaforth to @UNC_Basketball's new era: Jarin Stevenson embraces Malone's defense-first challenge

Charlotte, NC - Jarin Stevenson is preparing to become a more versatile player and a more vocal leader for North Carolina, embracing new coach Michael Malone's defense-first

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December 6 - Chapel Hill vs. Northwood
🏀 Fascinating one here. Chapel Hill returns all six of its top scorers from last year’s 17-win squad, but Northwood brings back star Cam Fowler from the team that finished as the 2025 2A state runner-up.

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The Northwood High School Hall of Fame Committee selected the following individuals yesterday to be inducted in this year's 2025 Hall of Fame Class.
Wanda Jackson Bland
Abdul Ghaffer
Benji Johnson
Eric Williams
Joaquin Green
Brian Harrington
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Close games come down to execution. You never know when the critical moment will strike, so be ready for every situation. Preparation is everything. #FootballStrategy #CoachingTips #SportsMindset #SituationalFootball #GameDayReady #AthleteLife #WinningMentality

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Northwood scores on a penalty kick with 1:14 left in the first half against Jordan-Matthews

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If the @UNCFootball vs @DukeFOOTBALL rivalry game has the Victory Bell, shouldn’t the @PackFootball vs @UNCFootball game have a game trophy? Here are some ideas we came up with. Which do you like best? What do we need to do to make this happen?

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If the @UNCFootball vs @DukeFOOTBALL rivalry game has the Victory Bell, shouldn’t the @PackFootball vs @UNCFootball game have a game trophy? Here are some ideas we came up with. Which do you like best? What do we need to do to make this happen?

If the @UNCFootball vs @DukeFOOTBALL rivalry game has the Victory Bell, shouldn’t the @PackFootball vs @UNCFootball game have a game trophy? Here are some ideas we came up with. Which do you like best? What do we need to do to make this happen? ...

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Henry`s back tightened up. We work on ball security daily, but it`s costing us. Gotta coach it better and find a way to improve. #Football #BallSecurity #Coaching #Teamwork #GameDay #Sports #Performance #Practice

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Henry's back tightened up. We work on ball security daily, but it's costing us. Gotta coach it better and find a way to improve. #Football #BallSecurity #Coaching #Teamwork #GameDay #Sports #Performance #Practice

Henry`s back tightened up. We work on ball security daily, but it`s costing us. Gotta coach it better and find a way to improve. #Football #BallSecurity #Coaching #Teamwork #GameDay #Sports #Performance #Practice ...

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It came down to the final play. We started poorly, gave up a blocked punt for a 17-point deficit. Then we fought back, scoring 20 straight. But a crucial 4th down stop eluded us. #CollegeFootball #GameDay #Heartbreak #Comeback #Football #TeamEffort #DukeFootball #ReelsSports #LastPlay

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It came down to the final play. We started poorly, gave up a blocked punt for a 17-point deficit. Then we fought back, scoring 20 straight. But a crucial 4th down stop eluded us. #CollegeFootball #GameDay #Heartbreak #Comeback #Football #TeamEffort #DukeFootball #ReelsSports #LastPlay

It came down to the final play. We started poorly, gave up a blocked punt for a 17-point deficit. Then we fought back, scoring 20 straight. But a crucial 4th down stop eluded us. #CollegeFootball #GameDay #Heartbreak #Comeback #Football #TeamEffort #DukeFootball #ReelsSports #LastPlay ...

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