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Student Athletes Shine in Fayetteville’s Spring Sports Surge

March 16, 2026

The spring season in Fayetteville is heating up after the winter basketball championships wrapped up. Local high schools have seen standout performances that now set the stage for this week’s “Athlete of the Week” nominees. In baseball, a dramatic 11‑strikeout no‑hitter drew attention and several

business

Oil Moves, Cattle Prices Follow

March 14, 2026

When oil prices jump, everything else tends to follow suit. The market is currently feeling the weight of President Trump’s policies, and this spill‑over effect reaches far beyond crude itself. Because the U. S. has no extra refining capacity, even a large release from the Strategic Petroleum Reser

politics

Heroes Remembered, New Battles Ahead

March 3, 2026

President Trump presented the highest military honor to three former soldiers at the White House, highlighting past bravery while he spoke about current foreign policy. The ceremony included families of the recipients and a former partner who had been saved by one of them. The first award went to r

politics

A Swamp‑Style Showdown Against Trump

February 25, 2026

The event, called the “State of the Swamp, ” drew a lively crowd that wore green outfits and frog‑themed costumes, echoing the swamp motif. Some speakers even sported frog hats to match. Political leaders joined the protest, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and

sports

A Close Shave and a Senior Send-Off: Staten Island's Hoops Highlights

February 15, 2026

Staten Island Academy's boys' basketball team faced a tough loss in the ACIS Championship, falling to Dwight School by just three points. The Tigers, who entered the tournament as the second seed, put up a good fight, especially after being down by 14 points in the second half. They managed to take

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New Faces, New Roles: UVA Football Shakes Up Coaching Staff

February 13, 2026

UVA Football is making some big moves! Coach Tony Elliott just announced some new roles for his team. ShaDon Brown is now the cornerbacks coach, and Joey Orck is taking over as the offensive line coach. Elliott is pretty happy about this. He thinks it shows that the program is all about helping both

sports

High School Sports Stars Shine Bright in Fayetteville

January 26, 2026

The high school sports scene in Fayetteville is heating up as the season comes to a close. Teams are fighting hard for those final wins before the playoffs begin. E. E. Smith and Cape Fear made waves in swimming, taking home the Eastern Sandhills conference titles for both boys and girls. Meanwhile,

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Josh Allen's Role in the Bills' Coaching Search

January 25, 2026

Josh Allen, the star quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, has been a hot topic in discussions about the team's coaching search. Some fans and analysts wonder how much influence he should have in the process. After all, he's the face of the franchise, but is he the right person to pick the next head co

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Keon Coleman: Rising Above the Noise

January 24, 2026

Keon Coleman, a young wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills, is in a tough spot. His team's owner, Terry Pegula, recently made some surprising comments about him. Pegula said that Brandon Beane, the team's top football executive, wasn't too keen on drafting Coleman in 2024. This news came as a shock t

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Terry Boers: A Life of Bold Words and Sports Talk

January 24, 2026

Terry Boers, a well-known sports journalist and radio personality, passed away at the age of 75. He was one of the first voices on Chicago's sports radio station, WSCR-AM 670, which is now known as The Score. Boers had been dealing with health issues for some time, including cancer treatments before