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AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers nip Falcons, 1-0
RALEIGH — After a pair of back-to-back lean years, at least by Wilson Christian boys soccer standards, the Chargers are off to a steady start to the 2024 season with a pair of 1-0 victories. The second one came Friday at Friendship Christian three days after the same result Tuesday at Raleigh Christian. Senior Gabe Collins, who had the goal […] The post AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers nip Falcons, 1-0 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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,...
Fulmore's fourth quarter touchdown lifts Millbrook past Apex Friendship
Millbrook scored a fourth-quarter touchdown and used a late defensive stop to secure an opening night win over Apex Friendship on Friday night. The Wildcats entered the fourth quarter trailing by three points, but left the stadium with a 17-13 win over Apex Friendship. Bobby Fulmore scored the game-winning touchdown...
Tickets to see the UNC basketball program in the CBS Sports Classic are now on sale
Christmas comes early this year as Carolina takes on UCLA in the CBS Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden. The UNC basketball program will play in the marquee non-conference double-header of the season for a third straight year at the Mecca. What better way to get in the holiday spirit...
Mandeville Star RB Nate Sheppard Chooses Duke University: Reasons Why
Nate Sheppard, a top running back from Mandeville's Class of 2025, has committed to Duke University after a standout junior season where he garnered over 20 Division I offers. Sheppard, a three-star recruit, chose Duke due to a strong relationship with running backs coach Willie Simmons and a positive school culture. Despite having offers from notable programs like Tulane, Cal, Cincinnati, and Northwestern, the consistent communication from the Duke staff solidified his decision. With almost 2,000 rushing yards last season, Sheppard aims to lead Mandeville to a state championship and break the 2,000-yard milestone in his senior year.
Mourning, white-winged dove season opens on Sept. 2
The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reminds seasoned and novice hunters about the importance of being properly licensed, observing state and federal regulations and following safe hunting practices. Dove hunting season will be separated into three segments: Sept. 2-Oct. 5, Nov. 9 -Nov. 30 and Dec. 16-Jan. 31, 2025. The daily bag limit is 15 mourning or...
East Henderson football unleashes new offense, snaps 16-game losing streak
East Henderson football coach Colton Brackett installed the victory formation on Wednesday during practice despite the program's 16-game losing streak. As the Eagles practiced it, he told his team he felt they would need it this season. It didn't take long for East Henderson to use it in a game. The Eagles ran the victory formation — so named because the quarterback kneels to the ground after receiving the snap to run out the final seconds...
If UNC Wins 7 or Fewer Games, Here's Why...
Mack Brown’s football team is flying well under the radar right now, which makes sense given it lost a generational quarterback, its best defensive player, and once again closed last season on a downward spiral. All of that left a not-so-pleasant taste in the mouths of the fan base,...
Joyner Park Pond closed due to red algae
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Resources Department has closed public access to the Joyner Park Pond due to the presence of red algae bloom. These blooms may produce toxins that can make people and pets sick. Park visitors are urged to avoid contact with the water and any areas of algae concentration, even on shore. Further investigation has […] The post Joyner Park Pond closed due to red algae first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Streets at Southpoint launches new social district in Durham
Streets at Southpoint launched a new social district for adults 21 and older.People can now walk around the entire shopping center with an alcoholic beverage and through the inside of the mall and the outdoor lifestyle areas with their beverage in a designated cup.Some of the participating restaurants include Firebirds, Uncle Julio's, and Co.The district is an effort Southpoint management said they are happy to finally have accomplished.ALSO SEE: Ackland Art Museum improving the experience for visitors with color blindness"We've been at this for probably three or four years to work through the process to make sure we get it...
Arrest made in Durham Salvation Army break-in
An arrest has been made in the case of a man breaking into the Salvation Army in Durham, stealing thousands of dollars worth of equipment.Durham Police arrested 27-year-old Keyshawn Herbert in connection to the break-in that happened on Aug. 12.Herbert is facing charges of breaking and entering, injury to personal property, and larceny.In the meantime, the Salvation Army is breathing a sigh of relief. It said the silver lining in all of this has been the community coming together to show support."Nobody was hurt, nobody was here, it happened when the building was completely empty so it's a blessing in...
‘Establishing trust is key’: New Durham schools superintendent prepares for new year in district with challenges
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — The first day of school is always a highly anticipated time for students, parents, and teachers alike. For students in the Durham Public Schools on the traditional calendar, Monday marks the beginning of a new academic year. However, it is not just the students who...
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