DAMASCUS, Va. — A Damascus couple has launched Stone Fly Company, a fly fishing business that’s already catching on. The new water-sports business, run by Hunter and Anya Faust, seeks to help the town ...

The teams represent the best players in The Charlotte Observer’s regional coverage area, which includes NCHSAA and NCISAA schools in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln and Union counties.

Spring sports are in the fourth week of their season. Here are the top performers from Western North Carolina for this week. This list is compiled from information provided to the Citizen ...

Here are the top performers from Western North Carolina for this week ... but the Rockets fell 9-7 to Lake Norman Charter. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

All of the teams in this year’s Final Four have received significant contributions from transfer portal players.

Here are the nominees for The Observer’s girls’ high school athlete of the week. Vote now. Vote often. The poll closes at noon Friday.

Talon Russ Game Report: @ A.L. Brown (maxpreps.com) — Talon Russ continues to shine as a key player for the Mooresville Blue ...

The teams, selected by The Charlotte Observer’s high school sports staff, recognize the top athletes in its coverage-area, consisting of NCHSAA and NCISAA schools in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, ...

For the 7As, Richmond will be favored as the Raiders return some of their best players from last year's conference ...

1,600-meter run: Kasey Dingman, Lake Norman: The Wildcats’ junior ran ... The Cardinals’ senior, a North Carolina A&T commit, was 1A/2A state champion in a personal and Observer-area best ...

Christian beat rival Wesleyan Christian 11-2 in PTAC softball Tuesday at Wesleyan's Sandy Ridge field. Hailey Allred went 4 for 4 with a double, a home run and four RBIs to lead the Cougars (7-3 ...

The struggling video game retailer plans to close even more stores and invest in Bitcoin ...