school sports programs

North Carolina Wesleyan University is launching a new school dedicated to sports and entertainment, funded by a $10 million gift. The donation is one of the largest in the university's history and will support new academic programs aimed at careers in the sports and entertainment industries. Local coverage highlights the investment as a significant boost for the small Rocky Mount institution.

Bomber Tennis had a successful opening day at the 5A-West tournament, according to local reporting from Arkansas. The high school tennis program advanced through its Day 1 matches, keeping its hopes alive in the conference championship event. Further details on individual results and standings have not yet been released.