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‘We fall and we rise’: Some amputees in Sierra Leone turn to farming to combat discrimination

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Lahai Makieu struck the bamboo with a machete until it cracked and fell. Balancing on his crutch, he reached to pick it up. But colleagues pulled the bamboo’s other end, and he tumbled into the dense grass. “They forgot I had one leg,” the 45-year-old said, laughing. The trainer at

NC State, ECU renew in-state rivalry in Go Bowling Military Bowl :: WRALSportsFan.com

By Louis Fernandez, WRAL Sports East Carolina Pirates NC State Wolfpack ESPN | Saturday, December 28th 5:45 PM EST Both NC State and East Carolina have played down the word “rivalry” leading up to their matchup in the Military Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 28. It’s hard not to look at the history between these two,

No. 1 Reidsville opens Holiday Invitational with 2A title rematch win over Farmville Central

RALEIGH, N.C. – Buzzer-beating shots and overtime heroics were not needed, but Reidsville got the best Farmville Central in one of North Carolina’s budding basketball rivalries for a third consecutive meeting. Dionte Neal knocked down 15 of 17 free throw attempts to lead the Rams in an 85-78 victory over the Jaguars in the John

FDA proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cosmetic companies would have to take extra steps to ensure that any products containing talc are free of asbestos under a federal rule proposed Thursday. The proposal from the Food and Drug Administration and mandated by Congress is intended to reassure consumers about the safety of makeup, baby powder and other personal

Jim Larrañaga steps down at Miami, Bill Courtney takes over to finish season :: WRALSportsFan.com

By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Basketball Writer CORAL GABLES, Fla. — CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jim Larrañaga insists he still loves the University of Miami, still loves the game of basketball, still loves mentoring players, still loves coaching. He doesn’t love what college basketball has become. And with that, he’s leaving. The 75-year-old Larrañaga stepped

Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here’s how to protect them

The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets. Bird flu has been spreading for years in wild birds, chickens, turkeys and many other animals. It was first confirmed in U.S. dairy cattle in March.

State champion Nick Bazzle retires as North Lincoln’s football coach

North Lincoln High School will have a new head football coach in 2005. Veteran head coach Nick Bazzle has left the post and says he’s wrapped up his coaching career. He confirmed the news with HighSchoolOT. As the head coach at Newton-Conover High School, Bazzle led the Red Devils to a 2A state championship with

Reidsville senior RB Jariel Cobb receives first Power 4 offer from Belichick, UNC

UNC football coach Bill Belichick’s first scholarship offer to an in-state prospect happened a couple of days before Christmas. Reidsville High School senior running back Jariel Cobb took to his social media accounts to announce an offer from the Tar Heels on Dec. 22. Cobb committed to play at Air Force back in the summer,

Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes

NEW YORK (AP) — Jason LaCroix felt privileged to work from home, especially as a father to two young children. He needed flexibility when his son, then 6, suffered a brain injury and spent 35 days in intensive care. LaCroix, a senior systems engineer based in Atlanta, took time off and then worked from home

How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers

NEW YORK (AP) — What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates. The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices