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January 11, 2025
The championship game for the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A Western Regional was decided in the final moments. Both Hickory and Dudley were in the lead at various points throughout the game, but ultimately Hickory secured a spot in the 3A state championship game with a close 42-41 win. This was made possible by
READ MOREA federal court of appeals has temporarily stopped the implementation of a federal rule that permits abortion clinics to receive funding from the government’s family planning program. This decision applies only to Ohio, as state health officials there argued that the policy resulted in a loss of funds for them. The federal policy regarding family
READ MOREAccording to U.S. health officials, the influenza virus is becoming more prevalent and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections, which can be particularly severe for children and older individuals, may be reaching their peak. Dr. Mandy Cohen, head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stated that COVID-19 remains the leading cause of hospitalizations and
READ MOREWalmart is the latest company to publicly join the growing flock of major advertisers to pull spending from X, Elon Musk’s beleaguered social media company, amid concerns about hate speech — as well as reaching a sizeable audience on the platform. Walmart stated that they have chosen not to advertise on X, as they have
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The N.C. High School Athletic Association football playoffs are typically highly competitive in the 3A classification, and this year is no exception. This season’s state championship is wide open with no clear front-runner. The regional final round for 3A showcases two thrilling matchups between teams that have achieved some level of success in their individual
READ MOREThe U.S. Department of Justice has declared that Tennessee’s long-standing aggravated prostitution law is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. They have completed an investigation and have warned the state that they could face legal action if they do not stop enforcing the law immediately. Tennessee is the sole state in the US
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Which teams will compete in the 1A state championship: Robbinsville vs. Tarboro, Mount Airy vs. West Columbus, Robbinsville vs. West Columbus, or Mount Airy vs. Tarboro? A potential rematch for the 1A title between Mount Airy and Tarboro would be a repeat of last year’s game, which ended in a 20-7 victory for Mount Airy.
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A surge of respiratory sickness is causing children to be hospitalized in China, leading the World Health Organization to investigate. “On Friday, a letter was sent to President Joe Biden by five Republican senators, requesting for travel restrictions to and from China until further information is gathered about the increase in pneumonia cases among children
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Which teams will compete in the 2A state championship? Will it be Shelby vs. Clinton, Reidsville vs. Northeastern, Shelby vs. Northeastern, or Reidsville vs. Clinton? This is a reference for the plot points and significant figures to be aware of in both the Eastern and Western finals. East Final for 2A: Northeastern (2) vs. Clinton
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Sports Anchor Authored by Brian Murphy, a WRAL Sports Anchor. The Wolfpack ended their regular season with five consecutive wins, causing them to enter the national polls, the College Football Playoff rankings, and consideration for a higher-tier bowl game. This also indicates increased performance incentives for head coach Dave Doeren and a higher budget for
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