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From Iredell Free News, Statesville Record and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Iredell Free News3 hours ago

    The Mental Game of Poker: Building Focus for Long Sessions

    Poker rewards concentration more than most games, yet most players treat focus as something that either shows up or does not. In reality, attention behaves like a muscle: it tires,...

  2. Iredell Free News7 hours ago

    How Prediction Markets let you trade on sports outcomes in North Carolina

    [caption id="attachment_143716" align="aligncenter" width="752"] Pexels.com photo[/caption] While sports betting has been legal in North Carolina and Statesville since March 2024, prediction markets have become a popular alternative to traditional wagering...

  3. Iredell Free News7 hours ago

    Why Pre-Game Research Matters More Than Sports Predictions

    Predicting the outcome of a sporting event isn't as straightforward as comparing two teams and choosing the one with the better record. A team that has won five consecutive games...

  4. Statesville Record12 hours ago

    Statesville Christian brings home not 1 but 2 state titles over the weekend

    Lions were the top seed in both volleyball and soccer.

  5. Charlotte Observer14 hours ago

    The Charlotte Observer’s 2026-27 high school boys’ and girls’ wrestling previews

    Who are the top boys’ and girls’ high school wrestlers in The Charlotte Observer’s coverage area? Top teams? Read our preview for NCHSAA and NCISAA teams

  6. Gaston Gazette15 hours ago

    Sizing up Gastonia, Shelby football's 8 top contenders for NCHSAA gold

    What teams from Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties are poised to compete for NCHSAA state gold this postseason. Here are eight we think can, along with reasons they may not.

  7. Statesville RecordYesterday

    See photos of North Iredell vs. Rose in 6A state volleyball final

    Scenes from the 6A state championship volleyball match Saturday at Campbell University captured by photographer Tyrone Summers.

  8. Statesville RecordYesterday

    Duke rout over Boston College sets Blue Devils up for make-or-break November

    Duke football ended the month of October the opposite way it started it. With back-to-back wins.

  9. Statesville RecordYesterday

    Radford women’s basketball opens season at Clemson

    Radford women’s basketball opens the 2026-27 season on the road at Clemson, highlighting a tough ACC matchup, program history, and key Highlander newcomers.

  10. Statesville RecordYesterday

    North Iredell ‘earned’ title shot, pleased by accomplishments despite state final loss

    “It’s obviously been a special season.”

  11. Charlotte ObserverYesterday

    Here are 10 burning questions about NC prep basketball season that begins Monday

    The NC high school basketball season tips off with first official practice Monday. Here are 10 key questions about the season

  12. Statesville RecordOct. 31

    Radford women’s soccer rolls past Presbyterian, 4-1

    Radford women’s soccer scored four times, with four different players striking in a 4-1 Big South home win over Presbyterian to close conference play 5-3.

  13. Statesville RecordOct. 31

    Raiders' run to state final ends with runner-up finish

    Western Regional champ falls to Eastern Regional champ.