Larry Cothren tells us about his friend Darren, who despite a brilliant mind, died from alcoholism in his early 40s.
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The Rev. Tony Marciano shares the story of a bad cellphone and the message of how God talks with us in many ways.
Beginning at 9 a.m. June 7, guests will be able to tour labs and classrooms, watch live demonstrations and explore everything Rowan-Cabarrus has to offer.
Mark Plemmons' Friday Five includes AI worries, tariff troubles, Burger King changes and a host of ribbon-cuttings for new business.
Celebration of the Class of 2025 continues with Hickory Ridge and Jay M. Robinson.
Officially, Aishwarya Kallakuri of Concord finished tied for fourth in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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The Rev. Mike Ruffin talks about well-intended "I will pray for you" comments.
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Tom Campbell looks at how 27 Democrats voted for the N.C. House budget bill and wonders if it points to things to come.
Francis Koster points out that public schools are the largest employer in 50 of our 100 counties and more investment is needed.
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday that Dr. Lawrence Greenblatt has been appointed as state health director and chief medical officer. Greenblatt begins his duties Monday.
Al Stanford shares scriptures and what we can learn about faith from children.
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The Trump istration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students in its escalating battle with the Ivy League school. It says thousands of current students must transfer to other schools or leave the country. The Department of Homeland Security announced the action Thursday, saying Harvard has created an unsafe campus environment by allowing “anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators” to assault Jewish students on campus. It also accused Harvard of coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party, saying it hosted and trained of a Chinese paramilitary group as recently as 2024.
Community groups and companies are partnering to spread golf’s popularity among kids in Black-majority Detroit (AP video: Mike Householder)
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD: Logan, McCullough, Cameron Tucker lead Cabarrus 3A, 4A state qualifiers
Jay M. Robinson’s Cameron Tucker, Northwest Cabarrus’s Mariah Logan and Hickory Ridge’s Chase McCullough each won championships at Class 4A and 3A regional track and field meets last week.
A majority of U.S. adults disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of issues related to colleges and universities, according to a new poll, as his istration ramps up threats to cut federal funding unless schools comply with his political agenda.
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With summer nearly here, we bid farewell to the spring television season and offer thoughts on Tom Cruise's final "Mission." (Or will Ethan Hunt return in the future?)
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Her stage, film and television work ranged from Shakespeare to "Sully" with Tom Hanks and "French Exit" with Michelle Pfeiffer.
Following on from “Drive To Survive,” which sparked a boom in Formula 1’s audience, “F1: The Academy” brings unprecedented attention to a women’s-only racing series.
He composed nearly 600 scores for the show and conducted the 35-piece orchestra that played them in the studio.
