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A new business is coming to Fuquay to provide workshops that empower and help with the personal growth of young women in the area.
Fuquay welcomes new teacher-owned business: Sunshine Studios
Nine seniors at FVHS officially committed to their respective future sports program for college.
FVHS athletes commit to their sports at National Signing Day
December is a busy month for the performing arts here at school with band, choir, dance and Student Council all hosting performances.
FVHS presents winter arts shows
Roar-N-Ride Vendor Fair and Car Show will be held at FVHS.
Roar-N-Ride held at FVHS
Many things were destroyed by Hurricane Helene, but many more hidden effects are being brought up from under the debris.
Hurricane Helene’s hidden effects
Many people who have dropped out or never attended college have become successful.
College is not necessary to become successful
Senior skip day is hurting students more than helping.
Senior skip day negatively impacts students
As the weather cools and hoodies make a more frequent appearance, many argue that autumn is the superior and best season.
Autumn: the superior season
Three-day weekends would have many positive results.
Longer weekends would benefit students
Fast food collabs are a letdown.
Are fast food collabs really worth the hype?
State championship banners hang in the gym, showing our schools history of sports accomplishments.
Athletic department working to display championship banners, awards
Fans fill Old Trafford during a Manchester United home game.
The time Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi attempted to buy Manchester United
Rollercoaster season will result in an eventful playoff and National Championship
Rollercoaster College Football Season to create historical playoff
After a fantastic season last year, the Fuquay Varina Bengals women's soccer team sets their hopes high for their upcoming season.
Bengals womens soccer team prepares for upcoming season with eyes on state championship
Student-athletes take on the challenge of balancing their academic and athletic pursuits while preparing for the next step.
Balancing academics and athletics: the reality of early college sports commitments
The Costco Guys are some of the biggest stars to come out of 2024.
The Costco Guys mainly visit Costco
Turkey is often the centerpiece on the table in both countries.
American Thanksgiving and Canadian Thanksgiving: what’s the difference?
This is the loading screen of “Black Ops 6.”
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ has entered the franchise
“Chromakopia” is a deeper look into Tyler, the Creator’s, personal life.
Tyler, the Creator, releases new album “Chromakopia”
Venom is the main protagonist in the film.
‘Venom: The Last Dance’ is a disappointing finale
Bengal Buzz, Episode 4
Bengal Buzz, Episode 4
Bengal Buzz, Episode 3
Bengal Buzz, Episode 3
Bengal Buzz, Episode 2 (with guest co-host Lena Vecchione)
Bengal Buzz, Episode 2 (with guest co-host Lena Vecchione)
Bengal Buzz, Episode 1
Bengal Buzz, Episode 1
Quiz: Which TMNT are you?
Quiz: Can you name the 2020s movie from one scene?
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Several unfortunate events occurred recently at the local Holly Springs Bojangles. Created on Canva.
Bojangles scandal blows up
Students have received their scores after taking the ACT. Jason Smith Williams, a student attending Willow Springs High School, was overjoyed by the score he managed to get.
Willow Springs High School student scores perfect zero on ACT
For the first time, the Wake Tech Ticklers have made it to March Madness.
Wake Tech Basketball makes March Madness

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September 29, 2022
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September 23, 2022
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