Two coffee shops in Faith, North Carolina, have been locked in a legal dispute for nearly a year, raising accusations of favoritism by local officials. Despite being located only a short walk apart, their differences have highlighted broader questions about fairness and transparency in this small community.

Rowan County’s high school football programs will launch their conference schedules this Friday, highlighted by a much-anticipated clash between Carson and Salisbury at Ludwig Stadium. Teams across three local conferences return from a recent open date, ready to test their mettle in competitive match-ups.