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First disappointment and then a celebration as video captures high school band’s big surprise

SNOW HILL, N.C. (AP) — A small high school in eastern North Carolina is celebrating the highest ranking its band has won at a statewide musical competition. The surprise reaction of the students learning they had won a superior ranking was captured on video. It started when band director Andrew Howell solemnly stepped onto the bus and told his students what they had gone through was a learning experience. Some of the students groaned or dropped their heads. Then he pulled out a plaque awarding the band with the competition’s highest ranking. The students erupted with screams and cheers. The video of their celebration has been seen by millions after being posted on TikTok and social media sites.… Continue Reading

Judge’s ruling clears way for North Carolina public high school athletes to profit from NIL

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A judge in North Carolina has cleared the way for the state’s public-school athletes to profit off their fame in a court case involving a high school football player who has committed to play at Tennessee. The lawsuit challenged the state’s restrictions on athletes cashing in on the use of their name, image and likeness, known as NIL. It was filed on behalf of quarterback Faizon Brandon, who is the nation’s top-ranked recruit in the class of 2026, according to 247Sports. An attorney for the family says “justice has been served, not only for Faizon but for all public high school students in North Carolina.”… Continue Reading