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SALISBURY — After a News & Observer reporter looking through state records uncovered that missed checks in the Rowan County Detention Center potentially contributed to a woman’s 2024 death, Sheriff ...

The New York Knicks recently signed Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet to non-guaranteed deals. Both veterans will have an opportunity to compete for a roster spot during training camp and preseason.

Blake Benson, chair of the Kansas Board of Regents, speaks at a board event on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. Regent Alysia Johnston, chair of the Academic Affairs Standing Committee, is pictured to the ...

While Chase Elliott says “we really deserved to be knocked out” of the playoffs after his crash last weekend at Bristol, the former champion notes that this second chance gives he and his team the ...

Shedeur Sanders, who played quarterback for the University of Colorado, was once projected to go as high as No. 1 overall in the 2025 NFL draft. In a surprise during the first round last Thursday, he ...

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The WNBA playoffs are in full swing as the first round of the postseason has begun across the league. Teams are not only playing for the WNBA Championship Trophy, but also for extra money in the form ...

Roblox has built an impressive platform with strong engagement and growth opportunities. Persistent losses and a high valuation remain significant hurdles. Whether a stock is considered a "great stock ...