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NC State volleyball defeats Davidson 3-1 in exhibition matchup
While NC State volleyball’s 3-1 exhibition win over Davidson doesn’t go in the record books, it was still a valuable game for the Wolfpack. After splitting the first two sets, the Wolfpack took control, winning the last two sets both 25-9. The game could have drastically changed direction after the second set when Davidson closed it with a 5-0 run, but the Wolfpack stood tall.
$10 million Raleigh North Ridge mansion with Russian ties pulled from luxury auction
A $10 million mansion in Raleigh's North Ridge Country Club, once owned by a Russian couple involved in a high-profile legal case, has been withdrawn from a luxury auction. The eight-bedroom, 14-bathroom home boasts 9 fireplaces, countless stories, and a host of amenities including two elevators, a wine cellar, a sauna, a workout room, and a safe room. Outdoor features include an infinity saltwater pool, two outdoor bars, and nearly 3,000 square feet of covered porches.
Cousins Maine Lobster announces closure of downtown Raleigh restaurant, will continue serving from food trucks
The well-known restaurant Cousins Maine Lobster is closing its spot inside Morgan Street Food Hall in downtown Raleigh. The announcement was made Saturday on their Facebook. The restaurant's last day open will be Aug. 31. While the brick-and-mortar location is closing, Cousins Maine Lobster will continue to serve their dishes through its mobile food trucks.
Fayetteville-area high school football predictions for Week 1 of the 2024 season
Week 1 of the NCHSAA football season has arrived, and so has the bulletin board material for the locker rooms. The first four weeks of the season will feature nonconference games before play begins in the All American and United 8 conferences. Pine Forest and Seventy-First are looking to four-peat as league champions. JAMBOREE RECAP: First impressions,...
Food truck hit by gunfire on Barrignton Drive in Raleigh
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ODU OL Commit Cameron Hill Will Be At NC State’s 2024 Season Opener
2025 Old Dominion Offensive Line verbal commit 3-Star Cameron Hill (6’3”/307) will be at NC State’s season opener against Western Carolina next Thursday night. Hill verbally committed to ODU on April 16th. He has been retweeting NC State football content regularly over the past week. NC State...
Southeast Raleigh starts the 2024 campaign with big win over Enloe
RALEIGH, N.C. — They say it’s not how you start, but how you finish. However, it helps when you have a great start. Southeast Raleigh defeated rival Enloe, 49-15, in the Raleigh Classic. It’s the third straight win in the series for the Bulldogs, who rang the victory bell in their endzone to celebrate.
Voter registration forms found scattered in Raleigh, spark security concerns
Trenice Wright pulled into the driveway of her job Friday afternoon in Raleigh and saw dozens of white forms on the ground.She took a closer look; they were all voter registration forms."I felt bad because...one, people's information is on there. Their addresses are on there," Wright said. "Then, they're assuming that they're registered to vote."Most of the ones Eyewitness News saw were blank. However, there were three completed.According to the Board of Elections website, one was invalid and the other two were registered voters. ABC11 was able to contact one of the voters, who did not want to reveal her...
Families across the Triangle begin school routines ahead of first day
Students are heading back to school on Monday, and many families are taking the weekend to purchase school supplies and school clothes.ABC11 saw lots of families at 'Streets at Southpoint" with shopping bags on Friday, including Megan Fitzmaurice and her two sons."I'm so grateful that they're both at a school where they thrive. That's extremely reassuring to me as a parent. And honestly, I love being a working parent," said Fitzmaurice. "I love being able to have some time where I get to use the skills and training that like I've been blessed with."ALSO SEE: Teachers deal with footing the bill for school supplies ahead of first day of classesOver at Chavis Park in Raleigh, Amber Parrish said the 'back to school' events have been very helpful in easing the rising cost of school supplies. Her daughters, Rylie and Peyton, are enjoying their final summer moments at the splash pad and playground before their school routines begin."I'm thinking about meeting new friends that coming to the school this year, and getting to know all about my teacher Ms. Dunbar," said Peyton Parrish.
Review: Raleigh Little Theatre's SOMETHING ROTTEN!
Set in the year 1595, Something Rotten! follows Nick & Nigel Bottom, two playwriting brothers who struggle to find success in the theatre as they compete with the wild popularity of their contemporary, William Shakespeare. As a way of competing, they both decided to create the world's first musical. When I reviewed the national tour of this show during its stop at DPAC in April of 2017, I said “This is a musical that I think is going to be very popular with schools, community, and regional theatres as soon as it becomes available for licensing.”
NC State among schools recruiting powerful DL Trashawn Ruffin hardest
One of the biggest reasons NC State sustained success under veteran head coach Dave Doeren is the consistent high-level defensive line play. Obviously, a major part of that puzzle is recruiting, and the Wolfpack has consistently identified and landed impact players in the trenches. Looking ahead to 2026, Mount Olive (N.C.) North Duplin standout Trashawn Ruffin is among State's top defensive line targets.
PREVIEW: Courage resumes league play with Sunday trip to Seattle
SEATTLE (Aug. 24, 2024) – The North Carolina Courage resumes NWSL Regular Season play this Sunday, August 25, in a road tilt against Seattle Reign FC. The match kicks off at 10 p.m. ET (7 PT) on ESPN2, ESPN+, and ESPN Deportes with Jenn Hildreth and Lianne Sanderson on the call.
TOP 5 SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYS: No. 2 Brayden Narveson Sets Program Record vs. Duke
We continue our look at the top five special teams plays of NC State's 2023 season with our No. 2 selection: Brayden Narveson's 57-yard kick vs. Duke to set the program record. NOTE: Click the video above to watch the play!
Raleigh, NC Forecast: Increasing Temperatures and Clear Skies Starting Saturday
Raleigh, NC – As the weekend kicks off, Raleigh can expect warmer temperatures and clear skies. Starting Saturday, highs will range between 80 to 87°F, providing a comfortable day for outdoor activities. Overnight, temperatures will dip into the upper 50s, with clear skies and a light northeasterly wind.
Football highlights: Seventy-First survives; Terry Sanford QB has 5 TDs in first half
Seventy-First notched its 31st straight regular-season win in Friday's opener against historically strong Richmond Senior as DeAndre Nance accounted for three touchdowns and the Falcons held off the Raiders 35-28. In a physical battle on Loyd E. Auman Field, Seventy-First leaned on its superstars to pull ahead and controlled the ball late to...
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