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Proposal asks NCHSAA board to consider moving schools without ‘defined attendance zone’ to separate playoffs

Should the N.C. High School Athletic Association designate separate playoffs for schools that do not have a defined attendance zone set by a local school district? That is the question one school is hoping the NCHSAA Board of Directors will ask its member schools. Dr. Jonathan Tribula of Nash Central High School submitted an agenda

First transgender attorney to argue before the Supreme Court, challenging health care ban for minors

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Supreme Court this week wades into the contentious issue of transgender rights, the justices will hear from an attorney with knowledge that runs deep. Chase Strangio will be the first openly transgender attorney to argue before the nation’s highest court, representing families who say Tennessee’s ban on health care for

NCHSAA expected to admit 3 new schools at this week’s board meeting

Three new schools are expected to be added to the N.C. High School Athletic Association membership this week. The NCHSAA Board of Directors’ winter meeting begins on Wednesday in Chapel Hill, and one of the first actions the board is expected to take is accepting membership applications for two new charter schools and a new

Baker Mayfield doesn’t think NCAA should ban flag planting, says ‘Let the boys play’ :: WRALSportsFan.com

By STEVE REED, AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. — CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Baker Mayfield is hoping the NCAA doesn’t outlaw flag planting. Mayfield, who gained notoriety when he ran onto the field and planted an Oklahoma flag at midfield of Ohio State’s stadium following a win by the Sooners in 2017, said the altercations

McLaughlin’s field goal in OT helps Bucs beat Panthers 26-23, move into 1st-place tie in NFC South :: WRALSportsFan.com

By STEVE REED, AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. — CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — When Baker Mayfield felt Jadeveon Clowney step on the back of his right ankle in the third quarter, he feared he’d torn his Achilles tendon. For a brief moment, he worried his season was over. Luckily for the Buccaneers, it turned out

Biden displays AIDS Memorial Quilt at White House to observe World AIDS Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday displayed the AIDS Memorial Quilt on the White House South Lawn for the first time in observance of World AIDS Day. Gathered with the president and his wife, Jill, were survivors, family members and advocates to memorialize the lives lost to the epidemic. The president emphasized the

Live blog: Panthers fumble in overtime, fall to Buccaneers 26-23 :: WRALSportsFan.com

By Pat Welter The Panthers didn’t want any moral victories after a 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, but hard not to feel some hope after what we’ve seen from Carolina since Bryce Young’s return to the lineup. Former Panthers QB Baker Mayfield experiencing his own renaissance. He entered the game with 24 touchdown

As temperatures turn frigid, Minnesotans turn to saunas for warmth and community

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Ed Kranz set up his mobile sauna next to a frozen beach at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, Minnesota, on a bone-chilling Sunday morning during a weekend cold snap. Ed and his wife Colleen own Saunable, “a wood-fired sauna experience on wheels.” After about 8 to 12 minutes of sweating

UNC, NC State athletic directors release statement after NC State player tries to plant flag on field after rivalry game :: WRALSportsFan.com

By WRAL staff Mack Brown’s final game as UNC’s head coach ended with a loss – and a brutal brawl between players. This happened Saturday at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. The brawl started after an NC State player tried planting their flag at midfield after the game. Boo Corrigan, NC State director of athletics,

NC State’s Kevin ‘KC’ Concepcion entering transfer portal :: WRALSportsFan.com

By WRAL staff Raleigh, N.C. — Kevin “KC” Concepcion’s time in Raleigh is coming to an end. The vaunted NC State wide receiver is entering the transfer portal, he announced through an Instagram post with On3 Sunday. Concepcion, who went to Chambers High School in Charlotte, scored 18 touchdowns and amassed 1,655 total yards in