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Wake schools hire a company to make sports sponsorship deals. Can it get much?
A no-cost agreement lets National Amateur Sports pursue sponsorships for Wake schools, with at least $100,000 guaranteed and revenue split after costs.
Pricey home falls into ocean on NC’s Outer Banks, creating debris trail, park says
National Park Service is warning people to avoid the water from Buxton south to the Cape Point due to dangerous debris from a collapsed home. It was unoccupied.
The NC Baseball Coaches Association all-state teams are announced
The NC Baseball Coaches Association has released its 2026 all-state teams for NCHSAA high school athletes
Injured man was stuck in river for days after falling off cliff, NC rescuers say
Seriously injured man found below a cliff in North Carolina’s Watauga River had likely been stuck there for days, rescuers say. He fell from the cliff.
Panthers’ Etienne watched his brother cash in. Now, he wants to take ‘next step’
With Chuba Hubbard back in the starting lineup and Jonathon Brooks aiming for a big return from injury, Trevor Etienne is competing for a job with the Panthers.
Mecklenburg outlines plan for social services after death of child in Charlotte
Mecklenburg County commissioners heard the results of state and internal investigations into social services after the death of 6-year-old Dominique Moody.
Vote for The Observer’s high school athlete of the week (June 7, 2026)
Meet the nominees for The Observer’s high school athlete of the week for NCHSAA NCISAA CMS players. Here’s how to vote, and information on the athletes.
Sewage spews into Lake Norman after ‘pipe failure’ Tuesday, Charlotte Water says
An estimated 200 gallons of sewage spewed into Lake Norman after a pipe failure Tuesday, Charlotte Water reported. Crews responded quickly, officials said.
Charlotte police investigating shooting of teenager in Cherry neighborhood
Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC police are investigating the shooting of a teenager in Cherry neighborhood on Monday afternoon. The teenager was taken to the hospital.
Jonathon Brooks held out of team reps. Why Carolina Panthers aren’t worried
Jonathon Brooks looks “great” in Carolina Panthers organized team activities, even if workload is limited, Dave Canales said. More on running back here.