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29+ min ago (1315+ words) Published 6:36 pm Wednesday, November 26, 2025 CHAPEL HILL 44, PALESTINE 42 Lorena Taylor hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift Chapel Hill to a 44-42 win over Palestine. Taylor had 18 points, five rebounds and five steal, and she hit four 3-pointers in the second half. Ra'Niyah Suell had 8 points and six rebounds. Aryssa Cooper had 8 points, four rebounds and six steals. Rylee Steele had 6 points, 3 steals and 4 assists. Sydney Hughes led Palestine with 18 points. Catrynn Pinson and Adyson Mohan each scored 13. Chapel Hill also took a 34-32 win over Nacogdoches. Ayana McGill had 12 points. Cooper had 6 points, five rebounds and four steals, and Steele added 6 points. On Tuesday, Palestine took a 41-36 loss to Jacksonville. Hughes had 13 points for Palestine, and Mokijia Day had 11 points. Tia Fuller led Jacksonville with 14 points. WHITEHOUSE WINS MABANK GOLD CHAMPIONSHIP MABANK " Whitehouse went 5-0 in the Mabank Tournament to move to…...

47+ min ago (127+ words) WASHINGTON " The Powerball jackpot will rise again to $719 million after nobody won Wednesday's $681 million drawing. While nobody took home the grand prize, four tickets are worth seven figures: players in California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and South Carolina matched the first five numbers but not the Powerball to score $1 million." Nobody has won the jackpot since Sept. 6, when two tickets matched all six numbers to claim a staggering $1.8 billion prize. Check your tickets to see if they match Wednesday's winning numbers:" The winning numbers for Wednesday were 7-8-15-19-28 and Powerball 3. The top 6 largest Powerball wins have all surpassed $1 billion. Powerball lottery games have potentially huge jackpots because they are played in multiple states."...

1+ hour, 8+ min ago (216+ words) Popular TikTok cooking influencer Tineke "Tini" Younger announced Wednesday that she lost one of her twin daughters after experiencing a placental abruption earlier this week. Younger revealed that her daughter Arya, identified as Baby A, died just before reaching 36 weeks of pregnancy. The 24-year-old shared the news in an emotional Instagram post on Nov. 26. The surviving twin was born safely and is breathing independently, according to Younger's update. She did not share her second daughter's name. Placental abruption occurs when the placenta detaches from the uterine wall before delivery, potentially reducing oxygen and nutrients to the fetus. The condition affects approximately 1% of pregnancies and can lead to serious complications, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Younger, who has amassed 12 million TikTok followers through her cooking content and viral recipe videos, competed on season 2 of Gordon Ramsay's "Next Level Chef." The influencer…...

1+ hour, 42+ min ago (322+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " A Charlotte food pantry is preparing for a significant influx of families this Thanksgiving as rising food costs continue to strain household budgets, with some people waiting in line for three hours or more to receive groceries. Hearts United for Good, a nonprofit that operates a drive-thru food pantry, now distributes 700 bags of groceries every Wednesday night " nearly nine times the 80 bags it averaged when it started three years ago. "This is a wave of hunger like we've never seen before," said Bethany McDonald, executive director of the organization known as HUGS CLT. The dramatic increase reflects the financial pressures facing many Charlotte families as food prices remain elevated. Preston Samuels, a retired resident who waited in line for assistance, said the need has only grown more acute. "I'm not working and I'm trying to get back into working…...

2+ hour, 8+ min ago (732+ words) A federal three-judge panel on Wednesday allowed North Carolina to use a redrawn congressional map aimed at flipping a seat to Republicans as part of President Donald Trump's multistate redistricting campaign ahead of the 2026 elections. The new map takes aim at North Carolina's only swing seat, currently held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis, an African American who represents more than 20 counties in the state's northeast. The 1st District has been represented by Black members of Congress continuously for more than 30 years. The three-judge panel denied the preliminary injunction requests after a hearing in Winston-Salem in mid-November. The day after the hearing, the same judges separately upheld several other redrawn U.S. House districts that GOP state lawmakers initially enacted in 2023. They were first used in the 2024 elections, contributing to Republicans gaining three more congressional seats. North Carolina is one of several states this…...

2+ hour, 11+ min ago (75+ words) Officers said they responded to the 1700 block of Rainbow Drive on Wednesday, just after 5 p.m., after reports of a shooting. One person is fighting for their life after a Triad shooting, according to officers with the Greensboro Police Department. Officers said they responded to the 1700 block of Rainbow Drive on Wednesday, just after 5 p.m., after reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, one person was found who had been shot....

2+ hour, 38+ min ago (347+ words) For family members who have tried GLP-1 weight-loss medications or had weight-loss surgeries this year, Thanksgiving and holiday meals may look a little different. Here is what you and your family members should keep in mind to make sure everyone has a comfortable time at the dinner table. Dr. Paul Chandler, a bariatric surgeon at Novant Health Salem Surgical Associates, shares that there are several ways to support family members who have undergone weight-loss surgeries or are using medications during the holiday season. "You can enjoy all the foods that you love, but everything in moderation," Chandler said. He said eating slowly and listening to one's body ensures everyone can enjoy the holidays. Hunger and appetite might change for those who have used weight-loss medication or had weight-loss surgery, making the thought of a big Thanksgiving meal daunting. "If you've…...

2+ hour, 45+ min ago (124+ words) It's time to get your Black Friday shopping on! Here's a list of malls and shopping outlets that will be open in North Carolina after Thanksgiving Day. Hours are included, so you know how long you can shop until you drop! Before you visit, check websites once again to make sure there are no changes in hours. If you would like your store or shopping center featured, send an email with details to [email protected] Hours: 7 a.m. " 9 p.m. Hours: 11 a.m. " 8 p.m. Hours: 8 a.m. " 9 p.m. Hours: 8 a.m. " 8 p.m. Hours: 7 a.m. " 10 p.m. Hours: 6 a.m. " 9 p.m. Hours: 10 a.m. " 8 p.m....

2+ hour, 58+ min ago (157+ words) Here is what we know and do not know about the two National Guard members who were shot near the White House in Washington D.C. on Wednesday. Two National Guard members were shot near the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday Here is what we know and what we do not know about the situation unfolding: What we knowWe know that two National Guard members were shot two blocks northwest of the White House A suspect who was in custody also was shot and had wounds that were not believed to be life-threatening.What we do not know We do not currently know the conditions of the National Guard members killed Patrick Morrisey originally stated that the two guardsmen had been killed, but later walked back his statement and said he was receiving conflicting reports about their conditions.We do not…...

3+ hour, 9+ min ago (319+ words) WASHINGTON " For the Thanksgiving procrastinators, there are options for a last-minute grocery run'on Thanksgiving Day. While most big box stores like Walmart, Target, and Costco will be closed on Thanksgiving, some grocery stores and pharmacies will be open.' Here's a look at what will be open and what will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.' This is a national list, and hours may vary locally. While some locations of these stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day, expect adjusted hours or early closures depending on location, and check with your local store for exact hours. No, Costco is not open on Thursday, Nov. 27. Thanksgiving is one of the seven holidays'when its U.S. warehouses close.' For the second consecutive year, Walgreens'announced that its stores would not be open on Thanksgiving in 2025.' Walgreens confirmed that some 24-hour locations will remain open for essential pharmacy…...