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The discovery of ancient stone tools in Ukraine suggests a date of over 1 million years ago, making them potentially the oldest in Europe.

A recent study published in the journal Nature suggests that stone tools unearthed in western Ukraine could possibly be the earliest indication of human occupation in Europe. Archaeologists dug up chipped stones made from volcanic rock in Korolevo during the 1970s. They utilized innovative techniques to determine that the sedimentary rock layers surrounding the tools

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Northwood continues their playoff run with a win over Southeast Alamance, setting up a fourth round match-up against top-seeded Farmville Central.

Northwood’s male basketball team has competed in the last five regional tournaments consecutively. After securing a victory on Tuesday evening, the Chargers now have the opportunity to extend their streak to six. (4) Northwood secured a win over (21) Southeast Alamance with a score of 74-52, thanks to the impressive 21-point contribution from UNC recruit

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(3) Seaforth gets revenge for their conference tournament defeat and knocks out (11) Northwood in 2A girls’ basketball playoffs.

Shortly after losing to Northwood in the conference tournament finals, Seaforth defeated their local rival in the state playoffs. Seaforth relied on their defensive skills to secure a 54-36 victory against (11) Northwood in Tuesday’s NCHSAA 2A girls basketball playoffs. This marks the third defeat of the Chargers by Seaforth this season. Scoring proved to

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Panther Creek defeated Millbrook to advance to the Elite Eight.

One of the most successful teams in the state in recent months has earned the opportunity to play another away game. Two years ago, Panther Creek became the unexpected champion of the Eastern division and has now continued to assert their dominance with a commanding 84-73 victory against Millbrook in the third round. The Catamounts

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