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Monday Mix: A New Weekly Program To Highlight Local Events
When you’re busy, it’s almost too hard to keep up with what’s new in our Triangle ecosystem. That’s why, starting today, we’ll be keeping you in the know with the Monday Mix: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle tech community. Plus, an extra special selection at the end of each episode for your own personal mix.
Chapel Hill Tire director of training earns World Class ASE Certification
Mike Storey, the director of training at Chapel Hill Tire, has earned his World Class ASE Certification. The World Class ASE Certification is among the highest honors in the automotive service industry and requires passing a series of exams covering a range of automotive systems and repair techniques. In 2023, only 44 individuals received this certification.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper responds amid Kamala Harris running mate rumors
(WGHP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, who many have rumbled could be on the short-list for a vice presidential nomination, appeared on national news to discuss the political landscape early Monday. Support for Harris Appearing on MSNBC’s Morning Joe program, Cooper said he spoke with Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday as Democrats coalesced […]
RETURNEE TOP PLAYS: NC State Defender Sean Brown
NC State standout Sean Brown made his mark last year at safety, but this season he will get a chance to show what he can do at linebacker. Here is a look at his best plays from 2023. NOTE: Click the video above to watch the highlights.
Five Great DevOps Job Opportunities
DevOps.com is now providing a weekly DevOps jobs report through which opportunities for DevOps professionals will be highlighted as part of an effort to better serve our audience. Our goal in these challenging economic times is to make it just that much easier for DevOps professionals to advance their careers.
Earthquake Recorded In North Carolina Mountains
CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — The U.S. Geological Survey says a low-magnitude earthquake was felt in parts of the North Carolina mountains Sunday morning. The 2.2 magnitude quake was reported near Buffalo Cove Road which is near Boone. Officials say the earthquake was recorded around 4:30am. The earthquake was 4.3...
Bubba Cunningham speaks as NCAA Tournament Selection Chair
On Sunday, Luke DeCock of The News and Observer spoke with UNC’s Bubba Cunningham to discuss his upcoming appointment as chair of the men’s NCAA Tournament Selection Committee. It was the first time that Cunningham had spoken from that actual position, and the article contained some interesting nuggets.
NCHSAA participation rises in almost every sport, surpasses 200,000 total student-athletes
For the first time since the 2017-2018 school year, the N.C. High School Athletic Association saw more than 200,000 student-athletes compete in sports last school year. The NCHSAA released its participation data from the 2023-2024 school year on Monday morning, and it shows a significant amount of growth overall and in most sports year-over-year.
Editorial cartoonist Dennis Draughon honored with Green Eyeshade Award
The Green Eyeshade Awards, the nation’s oldest regional journalism contest, recognized Capitol Broadcasting Company’s editorial cartoonist Dennis Draughon for outstanding visual commentary. The Society of Professional Journalists annually honors outstanding work by Southern journalists. Draughon placed third in editorial cartoons, in the Green Eyeshade’s graphic division. In assessing the editorial cartooning entries, judging stressed originality and effectiveness of message. Most recently, Draughon’s work was honored with Editor & Publisher Magazine’s EPPY award for best editorial/political cartoons.
Jason: UNC's Top 10 Players in 2024
Ranking the best players on North Carolina's roster based off an extensive offseason evaluation by Inside Carolina's scouting expert. Inside Carolina scouting expert Jason Staples spent the offseason closely reviewing last season's game film and his notes from the spring in order to evaluate the 2024 North Carolina roster. He's authored detailed scouting reports for every returning player on the team expected to be a significant contributor this season -- subscribers can access them all by clicking here.
Ranking WNC kickers in 2024 North Carolina high school football season
From Tanner Jackson to Rossi Santelia, the Citizen Times and Times-News ranked the top kickers and punters for the 2024 North Carolina high school football season in WNC. It's not just players on offense and defense ready to make a splash this season. While special teams players don't get the...
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