Investigation determines Roanoke Rapids High football player's injury was accidental; coach reinstated: District

A sports story from North Carolina, reported by CBS17 Raleigh.

Sports · North Carolina · October 14, 2026

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An incident that led to a Roanoke Rapids High School football player losing part of his finger last month was determined to be an accident, district officials said Wednesday.

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