Sports

Competing on the world stage, setting good example is all in a day for Stanly powerlifter

Stanly County native Landon Efird lifts the world around him, whether it’s at-risk kids or hundreds of pounds…

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DAVID FREEZE COLUMN: Two big cities and then some fun

Editor’s note: David Freeze is a runner, running coach and long-distance cyclist from China Grove in Rowan County.…

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HALL OF FAME SPOTLIGHT: Al Andrew

Some people have second thoughts about their career choices … but not Al Andrew. “I am so thankful…

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DAVID FREEZE COLUMN: More eastern counties

Editor’s note: David Freeze is a runner, running coach and long-distance cyclist from China Grove in Rowan County.…

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Fish for Free in North Carolina’s public waters on July 4

On July 4, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, can enjoy one of the state’s best outdoor…

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HALL OF FAME SPOTLIGHT: Smith starred at Albemarle High, N.C. State, continues to contribute as coach

Like so many other youngsters, Shanna Smith credits an early interest in sports, and encouragement from her father,…

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Buffalo Bills reward Beane, McDermott with 2-year contract extensions

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills locked up their brain…

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Former North Stanly pitcher’s season ends in College World Series

Pitching on the biggest stage in college baseball, former North Stanly standout Rhett Lowder did not disappoint. As…

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NATIONAL: White’s homer in 11th sends LSU to College World Series finals with a 2-0 win over No. 1 Wake Forest

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Jay Johnson has coached in the College World…

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Former Pfeiffer women’s basketball player named Falcons new head coach

Pfeiffer University Athletics has selected former Falcon women’s basketball player Vontreece Hayes as the new head women’s basketball coach. Hayes…