The vast majority of public school districts in North Carolina saw a drop in enrollment this school year, according to new ...

After leading his alma mater to its first state title in a decade, Crest football coach Greg Lloyd is riding off into the ...

In the rolling hills of western North Carolina, there’s a barbecue joint where the smoke signals rising from the chimney might as well be saying “turn here for happiness.” 12 Bones Smokehouse in Arden ...

Patrick Mahomes plans to get a second opinion on his torn left ACL before undergoing surgery. Chiefs coach Andy Reid ...

Tyler Shough was 24 of 32 passing for 272 yards, including a 12-yard, tying touchdown pass to Chris Olave with 2:29 left in ...

The Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas will decide on who will be the next Hickory Township supervisor by the end of ...

The last time someone claimed the top prize was in September, when players from Missouri and Texas hit the lucky numbers.

There are 4 new teams in The Observer’s Sweet 16 ranking of the region’s top boys’ and girls’ basketball polls before the ...

Fast-food chain Cook Out is opening three new locations in Middle Tennessee. The company has recently expanded in other ...

A catalyst for technology-based economic development in life sciences . In 1984, three of North Carolina’s largest ...

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has announced nearly $50 million in grants to aid local governments in North Carolina as ...