The NFF continues to promote FootballMatters.org, a powerful new addition to the organization’s campaign to highlight the good in the game and the lifelong benefits to those who play it. The NFF launched the first FootballMatters.org eNewsletter, which will periodically highlight…
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Staunton businessman brings slice of music as radio host
STAUNTON, Virginia — For John Huggins, there are two passions — music and food. And he has perfected a recipe, in which business and leisure are in just the right measure. Huggins is the host and radio DJ for the…
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Legislators push for school calendar flexibility – Winston
Ed Hanes Posted: Saturday, March 7, 2015 9:39 pm Legislators push for school calendar flexibility Arika Herron/Winston-Salem Journal Winston-Salem Journal Legislators who want to change state law that dictates the start and end dates for public schools are hoping there…
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Peace Corps temporarily suspends its program in Jordan
Messier Sr. M.D., Robert Henry Robert Henry Messier Sr. M.D.Robert Henry Messier, Sr., M.D., Roman Catholic, father, husband, uncle, brother, patriot and physician died peacefully on March 5, 2015 at the age of 86 surrounded by his children and daughter-in-law…
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IS destroying another ancient archaeological site in Iraq
Antonio Castaneda IS destroying another ancient archaeological site in Iraq FILE – In this July 27, 2005 file photo, a temple to the Shamash sun god still stands over 1,750 years after the Sassanian empire razed the Mesopotamian city of…
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What endures at UNC-Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has never lacked for pride, and rightfully so. The nation’s first public university is also one of its best. It excels in medical research, its men’s basketball team has won five NCAA…
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A day at the SoCon Tournament: Brutal and beautiful
facebook twitter googleplus tumblr pinterest ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Each word seemed more painful than the last for Will Wade. The Chattanooga coach struggled to express his thoughts after his second-seeded Mocs lost a stunner to No. 10 seed Furman in the Southern…
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Iraqi minister concerned over IS looting 3rd ancient site
Messier Sr. M.D., Robert Henry Robert Henry Messier Sr. M.D.Robert Henry Messier, Sr., M.D., Roman Catholic, father, husband, uncle, brother, patriot and physician died peacefully on March 5, 2015 at the age of 86 surrounded by his children and daughter-in-law…
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Medical examiners get boost in McCrory’s budget proposal
Gov. Pat McCrory’s new budget proposal seeks nearly $4 million in new funds to fix North Carolina’s troubled medical examiner system. Under the proposal, rolled out last week, the state’s 350 medical examiners would get training and higher pay for…
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2015-16 State Transportation Map now available
The 2015-16 North Carolina State Transportation Map was unveiled Thursday as part of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Centennial Celebration and is now available free of charge. The State Transportation Map is funded and produced by NCDOT. It is distributed…
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