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Puckett, Bradford back on ballot for 2020

At least two north Mecklenburg Republicans are looking to take back seats they lost in last year’s Democratic wave. Former N.C. Rep. John Bradford of Cornelius and former District 1 County Commissioner Jim Puckett of Huntersville filed with the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections this week. Rep. Christy Clark, who beat Bradford in District 98 – which includes Huntersville, Cornelius […]

Raptors Burris, Pledger named Southern Piedmont players of the year

Robert Washington named Coach of the Year

With a league-leading 2,231 rushing yards, Mountain Island Charter running back Elijah Burris was named Southern Piedmont 1A Offensive Player of the Year. The senior was among 11 Raptors named to the all-conference team after their 11-3 season. Burris also led the Southern Piedmont with 38 rushing touchdowns. It was his second consecutive season with more than 2,200 rushing yards, […]

Mountain Island Charter cheerleader lands NCHSAA scholarship

Mountain Island Charter School cheerleader Madison Baxter is the recipient of a $500 scholarship, awarded at the NCHSAA Cheerleading Invitational Dec. 7. The athletic association rewards outstanding cheerleaders exemplifying sound character and academic standing, good sportsmanship and school spirit by providing financial assistance in furthering his or her college or university education. One scholarship was given to a student-athlete each […]

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Deputy injured after 100 mph chase starts in Denver, ends in crash

Authorities say a vehicle pursuit Monday that started in Denver and reached speeds approaching 100 mph ended in a crash, a foot chase and with an injured Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff’s Sgt. D. Cline was traveling west on N.C. 73 at about 1:45 a.m. when he got behind a white Ford Explorer, the sheriff’s office said in a […]

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