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‘Too many mistakes’ cost Raiders against undefeated Rolesville
APEX — A matinee match Saturday resulted in the Richmond boys’ soccer team’s third straight loss. In rare fashion, the Raiders were ousted 9-1 by Rolesville High School. Playing in the North Carolina Coaches Association’s Kickoff Classic at Middle Creek Park, Richmond couldn’t keep pace with the undefeated Rams (6-0).
Kan. woman among 7 indicted for $20M embezzlement scheme
TOPEKA—A federal grand jury in Kansas returned an indictment this week charging seven defendants, including five current and former high-level officers of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmith, Forgers and Helpers (Boilermakers Union) for their alleged roles in a 15-year, $20 million embezzlement scheme, according to the United State's Attorney.
Man convicted after Fuquay-Varina high-speed chase with kid in car led to meth, fentanyl, cocaine, guns
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A man who Fuquay-Varina police noticed because of a broken headlight and pursued over the smell of marijuana from his car could face life in prison after a jury found him guilty this week of drug and gun charges linked to a high-speed chase with a child in his car nearly a year ago, officials said Friday.
Daily Drop: Is Carolina A Sleeper In The ACC?
With the college football season here, and North Carolina opening Thursday night at Minnesota, and the Tar Heels possessing a lot of quality parts, could Mack Brown’s team be a sleeper in the ACC?. In today’s Daily Drop, we discuss this. *Video edits by Jacob Turner. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^. Wanna...
Recruit Spotlight Gallery: Providence Day vs. Weddington
CHARLOTTE, N.C. --- Naturally, a heavyweight matchup between two of the Tar Heel State's top high school programs featured major UNC targets -- eight to be exact. That matchup resulted in Weddington High beating Providence Day School, 13-7. Zaid Lott, a mid-three-star 2026 quarterback who committed to the Tar Heels in June, led the parade of UNC recruits. He completed 15 of his 27 passes for 138 yards.
HSOT Volleyball Showcase: Chapel Hill rallies over Green Level, Gibbons-Millbrook left to play
GARNER, N.C. — The HighSchoolOT Volleyball Showcase, hosted by Garner High and presented by Advance Community Health and EPIC Physical Therapy, featured six games featuring seven ranked teams, five of them in the top 10. Below is a running recap of the day's games. We'll add video highlights and...
UNC Football: Pregame festivities getting an upgrade for the 2024 season
UNC football fans enjoying a home game at Kenan Stadium have grown used to a familiar, if underwhelming, pregame experience. Tar Heel Town, centered on the Polk Place lawn between the South Building and Wilson Library, had games for kids, seating for catered picnics, and traditions like the Bell Tower Walk and the Marching Tar Heels playing on the steps of Wilson Library.
UNC Football: We Appreciate Your Patience
As the UNC Tar Heels gear up for a new football season, the anticipation and commitment from players and fans alike are palpable. The offseason served as a testing ground where athletes prepared for the challenges ahead, nurturing hope for a better performance after last year's disappointment. With the season's kickoff just days away, the lingering anxiety and excitement reflect the all-or-nothing nature of college football, where commitment can make or break a team's success. Fans and players are ready to see how the hard work translates onto the field.
Liqudia sues FDA over tentative approval of its main drug
Liquidia, a Morrisville biotechnology company with scientific roots at UNC-Chapel Hill, sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week, saying the federal agency improperly delayed the approval of its lead drug. Why it matters: For years, Liquidia has worked toward getting full approval for its drug Yutrepia, an inhaled powder that treats patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension. The FDA's delay could impact the company's ability to grow locally and hurt its stock price. Driving the news: Earlier this month, the FDA granted tentative approval for Liquidia's drug rather than full approval, citing existing three-year exclusivity rights for rival United...
Armando Bacot returns to UNC basketball court
Former North Carolina Tar Heels’ center Armando Bacot ended his career with the program after last season, spending five years in Chapel Hill. In that time, Bacot fell in love with the university and gave his blood, sweat and tears to the program, even playing hurt through a run to the national title game in 2022. As Bacot awaits what’s next in his life, the star returned to the court in Chapel Hill recently. Bacot was on the floor playing some games with his former teammates and new members of the program. And the Tar Heels’ social media account caught...
UNC Football: Mack Brown addresses media, drops key hints leading up to Week 1
Mack Brown held his weekly press conference on Friday afternoon, and Tar Heel fans may have gotten a step closer to answering some of the looming questions prior to kickoff against Minnesota. There are a handful of head-scratching developments that have surfaced prior to North Carolina’s non-conference matchup with the...
Five-star wing Taliyah Henderson commits to North Carolina
Class of 2025 five-star Taliyah Henderson committed to North Carolina on Friday. The 6-foot wing from Tucson, Ariz. chose the Tar Heels over Arizona, Michigan, USC, UConn, and Tennessee, among others. Henderson is ranked the No. 21 prospect in the class, according to ESPN. "The best way I can put...
UNC's 'Experimental Suites' Might Be the Most Embarrassing Idea of the Year
If I was looking to buy North Carolina season tickets and someone pitched me on one of these "experimental suites", I think I'd cuss them out. What is the idea here, exactly? So you're buying a "suite" of wooden bar chairs far less comfortable than the permanent seats right next to them — credit to UNC for having padded seats, that's a win — in a bad location where nobody was buying tickets, but you get a little bit of shade from a glorified beach tent? At least they also look terrible and embarrassing.
Police searching for man who robbed PNC Bank in Granville County, officers say
CREEDMOOR, N.C. (WNCN) – The Creedmoor Police Department is searching for a man who officers said robbed a bank on Friday afternoon. The robbery occurred at PNC Bank located on N. Main Street in Creedmoor. The suspect walked into the bank at around 3:29 p.m. and left with an undisclosed amount of money, police said.
Police investigate shooting in Durham on Avondale Drive
Durham police are investigating a shooting near businesses at Avondale Drive and North Roxboro Street. The shooting was reported before 4:30 a.m. in thw 2200 block of Avondale Drive. The WRAL Breaking News Tracker showed a large police presence there. Police confirmed there was a shooting. WRAL News is working...
AT&T service restored after outages in southeastern NC as CWA strike continues
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - WECT got several reports of phone service outages from people living in southeastern North Carolina starting Thursday, Aug. 22. “We are working as quickly as possible to restore internet service to customers in the Wilmington area after a contractor damaged our fiber line. We appreciate the patience of our customers as we make the repairs.”
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