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Catamounts dump App State 9-1

Mountaineers slip to sixth place in SoCon
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Our View: IRS attacks Christian groups

Righteous Internal Revenue Service audits are one thing. 
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ASU to induct four former athletes to Hall

Richardson, Panzer, Sutton and Wiggins to be inducted in September. Branch also honored
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Howell was inspiration for many

Avery coach touched many lives
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Howell was inspiration for many

Avery coach touched many lives
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Hickory hires Helms to coach football

Former Freedom coach takes over for Harper
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Western Carolina blasts Appalachian State

Catamounts take 23-5 victory
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Our View: Thursday fun run takes on important local challenge

Look quickly -- if you miss them this week it'll be another year before you have the opportunity.
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Our View: Set in stone a fitting tribute for fallen officer

When a law enforcement officer dies in the line of duty, the reverberations of that death reach deep into the heart of the community in which he served. 
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North Carolina trips ASU 2-0

Callaway extends hitting streak to 22 games
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Northern named All-NWC golf

Pioneer was only golfer from WHS to make team
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Hickory standout inks with Lees-McRae

Bobcats sign two men's basketball players
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Emory & Henry hires new hoops coach

Willson has SoCon ties with Furman, Elon
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Challenger Sports holds soccer camp

British coaches to run camp July 8-12
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Panthers don't sign Breitenstein

Former WHS standout thankful for the chance
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WHS basketball skills camp begins June 17

Camp runs from June 17-19
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Ashe to host wrestling regional

Huskies move basketball game to Feb. 13
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Holmes earns SoCon honor

ASU slugger named Player of the Week by SoCon
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McCray signs with Jaguars

Former ASU cornerback participates in Jags' rookie camp
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Our View: Water, water everywhere?

At the committee's request, Boone town attorney Sam Furgiuele prudently advised the Boone Water Use Committee that a number of proposed bills in the state...
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