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Future of a Pork Giant in Sioux Falls

February 26, 2026

A big change is coming to downtown Sioux Falls. The city’s leaders and the head of Smithfield Foods said that the company will leave its old plant near Falls Park for a new, larger site in an industrial area up north. The current facility has been there since 1909 and was bought by Smithfield in 199

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New Courts, New Feel: How the Expo Changed Playoff Basketball

February 18, 2026

South Portland’s girls basketball squad has had to shift its game plan this season. Because the Maine Principals’ Association moved many schools into Class A, the early rounds of the state tournament now take place at the Portland Expo Center instead of on a team’s own gym. The change means ev

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Daytona 500 Starts Earlier Because of Storm Risk

February 15, 2026

The Daytona International Speedway is shifting the start of the 500‑mile race one hour earlier. The new green flag will rise at 2:13 p. m. Eastern, a change driven by the chance of bad weather on Sunday. Weather forecasts show that clouds and rain could roll in during the afternoon. Moving the star

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Top Ten Daytona 500 Drivers: A Fresh Look at Racing Legends

February 15, 2026

The Daytona 500 is one of the most famous races in sports, and it has a long history that starts in 1959. The first winner was Lee Petty, who drove an Oldsmobile and finished the race at an average speed of about 135 miles per hour. Petty was special because he was both the driver and the owner of h

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Keeley Peace: From Softball Diamond to Basketball Court

February 12, 2026

Keeley Peace, a top athlete from Standish-Sterling, has made a big comeback to basketball. After taking a year off to focus on softball, she's back on the court and making a huge impact. The Panthers, her team, are doing great this season. They've won the Jack Pine Conference-1 title and are in the

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Delaware High School Sports: New Teams Join the Ranks

February 10, 2026

The latest week of Delaware high school sports rankings brings fresh faces into the spotlight. In boys basketball, Dover tops the list with a 15‑1 record, followed by Tatnall and Cape Henlopen. St. Georges moves into the top five after a strong finish, while Salesianum and Middletown secure spots in

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High School Sports Stars Shine Bright in Fayetteville

January 26, 2026

The high school sports scene in Fayetteville is heating up as the season comes to a close. Teams are fighting hard for those final wins before the playoffs begin. E. E. Smith and Cape Fear made waves in swimming, taking home the Eastern Sandhills conference titles for both boys and girls. Meanwhile,

technology

Creative Fields Push Back Against AI

January 26, 2026

The science fiction and art worlds are saying no to AI. They're not alone. Other creative communities are also taking a stand. The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) made big changes to its rules. At first, they said AI could help write stories. But many writers were upset. So,

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Sanford's Mustangs Stage a Comeback Victory

January 24, 2026

Sanford High School's basketball team faced a tough challenge against Centauri. After a slow start, they managed to turn things around and win in overtime. The game was intense, with both teams trading leads throughout. The Mustangs struggled in the first quarter, scoring zero points while Centauri

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Sanford Mustangs Edge Out Titans in Tight Game

January 14, 2026

Sanford High School's boys basketball team, ranked third, faced a tough challenge against Crested Butte in their Southern Peaks League opener. The game was intense, with both teams giving their all. The Titans started strong, taking an early lead with points from Tyus Fischer and Bennett Crabtree.