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Durham mom ordered to have no contact with son days after Amber Alert
Durham mother at center of Amber Alert previously violated parole. A mother linked to the disappearance of a Durham child that triggered an Amber Alert made her first court appearance on Monday. Mariah King was arrested Friday afternoon when police found her son, Geon King-Parriett. An Amber Alert was issued...
Daily Drop: This is Power Echols’ Defense
THI Staff Tar Heel Illustrated North Carolina opens fall camp Monday night, and as the Tar Heels get into it, one thing is clear: This is Power Echols’ defense. In today’s Daily Drop, we discuss Echols saying this is his D, and the support he has on that claim from the most acclaimed UNC defender. *Video edits by Jacob Turner. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Become a UNC insider for just $8.33 a month for a 1-year subscription ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Want more content like this and everything we do at THI? Help support by sending us a Venmo @TarHeelIllustrated. All donations are welcome and go...
Class of 2026 five-star schedules unofficial visit with UNC Women's Basketball
The UNC women’s basketball program has scheduled an exciting unofficial visit with one of the top players in the class of 2026. Five-star point guard Autumn Fleary from McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland, will reportedly visit Chapel Hill this Wednesday. The five-foot-seven rising junior has been recruited by...
Man charged after employee grazed by bullet at Garner gas station
A man was arrested Friday in connection with a June 24 shooting and robbery at a Garner gas station. Just after midnight on June 24, officers responded to the Resco Mart at 802 Purser Drive found a woman who worked at the business was injured. Police said a suspect stole...
Columbia Study Uncovers How Grief Accelerates Biological Aging
Research from Columbia University indicates that losing close family members can accelerate biological aging. The study analyzed long-term data to show that multiple familial losses are associated with an increase in DNA markers of aging, particularly if these losses occur during childhood or early adulthood. According to a new study...
Karrikers plead guilty to all counts, sentenced to nearly 20 years
Reed and Georgiana Karriker, both 44, pleaded guilty in Rowan County Superior Court Monday afternoon to charges of attempted first degree murder, intentional child abuse causing serious injury and negligent child abuse resulting in serious injury for the beating and near death of their then adopted son. On Jan. 21, 2021, Reed brought the child, […] The post Karrikers plead guilty to all counts, sentenced to nearly 20 years appeared first on Salisbury Post.
NC Gov. Cooper opted out of Harris VP vetting, in part over worry about GOP lieutenant: AP sources
WASHINGTON — (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper opted not to be a candidate in Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate search in part due to concerns that his Republican lieutenant governor would try to assume control if he left the state to campaign as part of the Democratic ticket, according to three people familiar with the matter.
‘Mission is failing’ on patient care, AG tells NC health officials weighing expansion request
This is a developing story and will be updated. North Carolina’s attorney general wants state health officials to deny Mission Hospital’s bid to add 26 more beds to the Asheville facility, according to a letter sent Monday and shared with BPR News. The AG’s office cited the need for increased competition in the region and the recent spate of complaints against Mission’s owner, HCA Healthcare.
Scoop: Inside Opening Night of UNC Training Camp
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina kicked off training camp with its first preseason football practice on Monday night, a workout that was open to reporters. Coach Mack Brown's Tar Heels went through the opening installment of 20 practice sessions allotted on their preseason schedule, before game week arrives.
Chapel Hill Struggles to Redevelop a Toxic Coal Ash Mound
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. It is republished with permission. Sign up for their newsletter here. No dog parks. No golf. No soccer or football. No child care centers, apartments or homes. No community gardens...
Athletes Unlimited Professional Women’s Lacrosse League: Week 2 Highlights & Tar Heels Dominate
In Week Two of the Athletes Unlimited professional women's lacrosse league, held in Sparks, Maryland, former Tar Heels showcased their skills with career milestones, including MVP honors and record-breaking performances. Taylor Moreno leads the league with 67 saves and sits in second place with 809 leaderboard points. Caroline Wakefield became...
Downloadable 2024 North Carolina Tar Heels football schedule
The 2024 college football season is almost here, which means it is time to get ready to root for your North Carolina Tar Heels as they chase the elusive ACC title and CFP berth. UNC hasn’t claimed the ACC crown since 1980 and it is high time to end that skid. The Tar Heels open the 2024 slate on the road in a return matchup with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. UNC will face last year’s media darlings, the James Madison Dukes on Sept. 21 ahead of their annual rivalry matchup with the Duke Blue Devils. There is no matchup with the Clemson Tigers this season but draw the defending ACC champion Florida State Seminoles on Nov. 2 in Tallahassee. The regular season finale will feature UNC facing off with their little brothers from Raleigh, the NC State Wolfpack. Download the football schedule
LOHA helps tackle Raleigh’s housing shortage with South E8
In case you hadn’t noticed, the Research Triangle is booming, and for good reason. Small cities such as Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, are walkable and charming; and not far from great universities. But the Piedmont region’s attractiveness has also made home prices skyrocket. This problem is...
Durham Fiesta Latina: Celebration of Culture, Community, And Connection Returns In August
DURHAM, NC – The vibrant spirit of Latino culture will come alive at the annual Durham Fiesta Latina in Durham, presented by the City of Durham Parks & Recreation in partnership with El Centro Hispano. This family-friendly event will take place on Sunday, August 4, 2024, from noon to 4 PM at Durham Central Park (501 Foster Street).
Randleman woman frustrated with faulty home security system | 2 Wants to Know
RANDLEMAN, N.C. — Sue Draper had been thinking about an in-home security system for a while. She finally decided to purchase a system with cameras around the house. After paying for the system and having everything hooked up there was a problem almost from the beginning. The system often didn’t work, and Draper was not notified when someone showed up.
Fayetteville restaurant worker charged with secret peeping and indecent exposure to teen, police say
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A man has been charged with felony indecent exposure involving a teen boy after an incident at a restaurant the suspect worked at in June, police said. Police said that Kalon Sanchez Frank, 27, of Fayetteville was charged with indecent exposure to a person less...
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