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The venerable condiment staple and college bowl sponsor is over 100 years old.
11/01/2025

The venerable condiment staple and college bowl sponsor is over 100 years old.

“Olive is the life of the puppy party!”
11/01/2025

“Olive is the life of the puppy party!”

There has been a double-digit swing since 2018, the poll reveals.
11/01/2025

There has been a double-digit swing since 2018, the poll reveals.

Permanent contraception includes medical sterilization for men and women.
11/01/2025

Permanent contraception includes medical sterilization for men and women.

The study found that 93% of male humpbacks off New Caledonia showed no evidence of having sired offspring.
11/01/2025

The study found that 93% of male humpbacks off New Caledonia showed no evidence of having sired offspring.

“They live down in the cracks and crevices, sort of cementing all of the structure together.”
11/01/2025

“They live down in the cracks and crevices, sort of cementing all of the structure together.”

The Classic Eats restaurant in Myers Park has been serving diners since 1984. “I want to be free to do something,” the o...
11/01/2025

The Classic Eats restaurant in Myers Park has been serving diners since 1984. “I want to be free to do something,” the owner told us. “I don’t know how many years I have left.”

Police found four people in the home when they responded to a call about the shooting. One was dead.
11/01/2025

Police found four people in the home when they responded to a call about the shooting. One was dead.

“Policies restricting the right to asylum pander to the far right and violate domestic and international laws.”
11/01/2025

“Policies restricting the right to asylum pander to the far right and violate domestic and international laws.”

Klaus Mitchell Weighs In on Trump’s Environmental Policies and the Path Forward
11/01/2025

Klaus Mitchell Weighs In on Trump’s Environmental Policies and the Path Forward

A report picks the top place for retirees in NC along with a list of the 10 places that are less than ideal.
11/01/2025

A report picks the top place for retirees in NC along with a list of the 10 places that are less than ideal.

Charlotte-area drivers should slow down and watch out for black ice as temperatures remain below freezing Saturday morni...
11/01/2025

Charlotte-area drivers should slow down and watch out for black ice as temperatures remain below freezing Saturday morning, National Weather Service forecasters said.

The mysterious ancient skull, found in the 1920s, sparked a wave of theories then “sank into oblivion” — until recently.
11/01/2025

The mysterious ancient skull, found in the 1920s, sparked a wave of theories then “sank into oblivion” — until recently.

One now-closed school isn’t representative of all institutions, which are a better fit for many students. | Opinion
11/01/2025

One now-closed school isn’t representative of all institutions, which are a better fit for many students. | Opinion

Jeter left South Carolina as the only kicker in program history with two field goals of 50-plus yards in the same game.
11/01/2025

Jeter left South Carolina as the only kicker in program history with two field goals of 50-plus yards in the same game.

Are Cooper Rush and his wife Laurynn saying a sort-of goodbye to the Cowboys because of coming NFL free agency?
11/01/2025

Are Cooper Rush and his wife Laurynn saying a sort-of goodbye to the Cowboys because of coming NFL free agency?

There’s another dangerous effort to challenge elections in North Carolina | Opinion
11/01/2025

There’s another dangerous effort to challenge elections in North Carolina | Opinion

So rank is the partisanship of the N.C. Supreme Court that one of its new Republican members has effectively announced i...
11/01/2025

So rank is the partisanship of the N.C. Supreme Court that one of its new Republican members has effectively announced it’s too much for him. | Opinion

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A 22-year-old female sheriff’s deputy became the target of a 62-year-old male deputy’s sexual comments, she told her supervisor four months after she started. The man was fired, she was told. Then he walked into the courthouse where she worked, still wearing a Rowan County Sheriff’s Office uniform. She went to the sheriff for answers. She got them — and more. Read more: ✍️: Julia Coin 📹: Julia Coin & Emily Broyles 📸: Courtesy of Rowan County Sheriff's Department, WSOC

Talking Preps: The NCHSAA state championship preview show
Talking Preps: The NCHSAA state championship preview show

We honor the top performers from last week's regional championships: AJ Jackson, Corvian Finley Polk, Northwestern Kaegan Chambers, Monroe KD Cotton, West Charlotte (who joins us live in studio) We preview all four state final games and Corvian coach Chris Amill joins us in studio. Finally, on Coach vs. Coach, the guys debate: 1. Where should the 8 NCHSAA finals be played next year? 2. Will having state finals this weekend affect all-star games scheduled for same time? 3. And, what advice would they give to new UNC coach Bill Belichick about dealing with NC high school coaches?

Talking Preps: The NCHSAA regional championship preview show
Talking Preps: The NCHSAA regional championship preview show

We break down all eight NCHSAA regional championship football games and honor last week's top performers (Noah Best, Corvian; Jordan Young, Monroe; Brady Stober, Hickory; Mitchell Summers, Grimsley). Grimsley's Summers and head coach Darryl Brown join us in studio along with Weddington's Andy Capone. Coach Hales talks the Weddington offensive line, Gary goes off on (lack of) coaches pay and the guys debate if Meck football is losing its luster, what should the NCHSAA due about a budget deficit and if charters and parochial schools should have a separate playoff bracket

Talking Preps: The NCHSAA state quarterfinal preview show
Talking Preps: The NCHSAA state quarterfinal preview show

The guys discuss flag planting, honor third round top performers (Ayden Bell, Hough; AJ Graham, Mooresville; Myles Hudson, JM Robinson; Jamouri Nichols). The Guru, Chris Hughes, breaks down ALL of this week's NCHSAA quarterfinal games. And on Coach vs. Coach, they debate NCHSAA RPI ratings, NIL's effect on high school recruiting and should regional finals be at neutral sites.

Talking Preps: NCHSAA Round 3 Playoff Preview how
Talking Preps: NCHSAA Round 3 Playoff Preview how

We break down all four statewide classes heading into Round 3, honor last week's top performers and Gary has a lot to say about officiating in the Mallard Creek-Watauga. On Coach vs. Coach, the guys have a spirited debate about who should be the next coach for the Charlotte 49ers.

Talking Preps: NCHSAA Playoffs Round 2 Preview Show
Talking Preps: NCHSAA Playoffs Round 2 Preview Show

We preview round 2 of the NCHSAA playoffs statewide and former Butler High state championship coach — and Charlotte legend — Brian Hales joins the show

Talking Preps: The NCHSAA playoff preview show
Talking Preps: The NCHSAA playoff preview show

We break down the first round of the NCHSAA high school football playoffs and the NCISAA state championship games

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Talking Preps: Your guide to Week 7 of the prep football season
Talking Preps: Your guide to Week 7 of the prep football season

Does the Shrine Bowl still matter? What are the top games this week? The Talking Preps crew tackles that and more with special guest, Shawn Baker of Hough High School

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