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  • Muleshoe's Garrett Riley heading to Clemson

    The Charlotte Observer, Syndicated content|Updated Jan 17, 2023

    CLEMSON, S.C. — Garrett Riley is officially the new offensive coordinator for the Clemson football program. The school’s board of trustees compensation committee approved Riley’s hire on Friday afternoon. Riley, a Muleshoe native, most recently held the same position at TCU and was named the Broyles Award winner as the nation’s top assistant coach. He replaces Brandon Streeter, who was fired Thursday after one season as coordinator. “Garrett has an incredible track record,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said in a statement....

  • Two arrested after transgender murders

    The Charlotte Observer, Syndicated content|Updated Apr 17, 2021

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Two arrests have been made in Charlotte following the murder of two Black transgender women, law enforcement officials said Friday. Dontarius Long, 21, and Joel Brewer, 33, were charged Friday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officials said. Long and Brewer are both accused of murder and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, among other charges, police records show. “Our streets are a lot safer,” said Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings at a news conference announcing the arr...