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3 takeaways from Week 3 of WNC football, including gutsy decision from Cherokee

3 takeaways from Week 3 of WNC football, including gutsy decision from Cherokee

Week 3 of the 2026 WNC high school football season is finished. Here are three takeaways we have from Week 3 of the season.
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North Carolina football GM Michael Lombardi resigns

North Carolina football GM Michael Lombardi resigns

By Field Level Media Sep 03 (Field Level Media) - North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi resigned his position on Thursday, more than a month after being placed on paid administrative leave by the university.
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Eagles' GM explains what made Willie Lampkin impossible to overlook

Eagles' GM explains what made Willie Lampkin impossible to overlook

Willie Lampkin’s production, toughness and work ethic overcame concerns about his height.
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North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi resigns amid internal investigation

North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi resigns amid internal investigation

Bill Belichick's right-hand man Michael Lombardi is out, with the GM resigning one game into the season amid an internal investigation from UNC.
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Lawsuit over doctors supervising nurse practitioners adds to NC debate

Lawsuit over doctors supervising nurse practitioners adds to NC debate

A nurse practitioner is suing over state rules that require oversight from a doctor for her to run her practice.
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NC students show gains in testing, graduation rate reaches record high

NC students show gains in testing, graduation rate reaches record high

North Carolina’s graduation rate reached a record high last school year as overall test proficiency climbed to its highest level in three years.
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Local chef wins top award in annual Chef Showdown competition

Local chef wins top award in annual Chef Showdown competition

In a series of cooking competitions, a Leicester chef beat the competition to take home the trophy and Chef of the Year title.
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Buncombe County seeks $24 million for Helene recovery work

Buncombe County seeks $24 million for Helene recovery work

Buncombe County seeks $24 million in state funds to repair parks and support a major affordable housing project.
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North Carolina football GM Michael Lombardi has resigned

North Carolina football GM Michael Lombardi has resigned

The inevitable has happened, and now Bill Belichick will need to find a new GM.
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National high school flag football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 25, Week 2

National high school flag football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 25, Week 2

Five teams make their debut on this week's flag football Super 25.
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Why Interstate 40 repairs now cost $2.8B, up from initial estimate

Why Interstate 40 repairs now cost $2.8B, up from initial estimate

Rebuilding Interstate 40 will now take until 2029 and cost more due to complex drilling needs in the Pigeon River Gorge.
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NC Sen. Ted Budd speaks on Helene recovery at G20

NC Sen. Ted Budd speaks on Helene recovery at G20

North Carolina's junior senator weighs additional disaster money, reimbursement delays and the Trump administration's response.