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May 1, 2025
The pairings have been determined for the 2024 boys and girls basketball state playoffs of the N.C. High School Athletic Association. The NCHSAA has announced the final bracket matchups. The initial four rounds will take place at the home of the higher-ranked team, while the semifinals and state championship games will be held at a
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The pairings for the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association state playoffs for boys and girls basketball have been determined. The NCHSAA announced the basketball state playoff brackets at around 3:40 p.m. on Saturday. The first round games will take place on Tuesday at the higher seeded teams’ locations. The last set
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In Rock Hill, South Carolina, ex-President Donald Trump expressed his backing for the accessibility of IVF and urged officials in Alabama to maintain access to this treatment, which has become a contentious issue in the upcoming 2024 presidential race. This was his initial response after the Alabama Supreme Court decision, which caused some providers in
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The recent decision by the Alabama Supreme Court, declaring frozen embryos to be legally considered children, brings attention to the underlying belief held by anti-abortion advocates that a fetus should have equal rights to a person. This belief is reflected in less sensational laws and proposals put forth by anti-abortion activists across the United States.
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On Friday evening, the girls basketball team from Cardinal Gibbons achieved another milestone by remaining undefeated in conference play and securing the Cap 6 Conference championship after completing the regular season. The Crusaders emerged victorious with a score of 51-37 against Leesville Road, securing the title of Cap 6 Conference tournament champions at Broughton’s Holliday
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On Friday, Enloe faced a significant challenge in the Cap 6 Conference tournament championship game. Their goal was to win and secure a spot in the state playoffs. However, a defeat would result in the end of their season. Sanderson secured a spot in the playoffs after placing second in the conference during the regular
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The Vatican press office announced that Pope Francis will not be holding an audience on Saturday due to a mild case of the flu. No additional information was provided. Francis had a meeting planned with deacons from Rome in the morning. The Vatican’s representative, Matteo Bruni, stated on Saturday that the pope’s regular Sunday Angelus
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Lawmakers in Alabama are searching for solutions to ensure that in vitro fertilization services remain available, as several providers have temporarily stopped offering treatment following a state Supreme Court decision that deemed frozen embryos to be legally recognized as children. In response to the controversial decision, lawmakers in both the House and Senate are drafting
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Four freshmen were included in the starting lineup. They had never achieved a championship in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association, in any sport. They were up against a team that had previously defeated them for the 1A girls’ basketball championship earlier in the year. They were ranked fifth, which meant they had to play
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Chapel Hill, N.C. On Friday at Boshamer Stadium, No. 15 North Carolina defeated No. 11 East Carolina 2-1 thanks to a solo home run by UNC’s junior centerfielder, Vance Honeycutt, in the eighth inning. North Carolina’s victory made them the eighth team in NCAA history to achieve 3,000 wins and concluded their season-opening home series
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