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WATCH: North Carolina HC Mack Brown previews UNC-Minnesota matchup
Our good friends over at TarHeelsIllustrated provide the latest press conference from North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown as he previews the week one matchup between Minnesota and North Carolina. The Golden Gophers and Tar Heels will kickoff the 2024 season on Thursday, August 29 at 7:00 p.m....
Wake County Schools implements new clear bag policy, safety policies at football kick-off
As the first weekend of the high school football season kicks off, the stands at WakeMed Soccer Park Saturday are filling up for the second annual Wake County Schools and Cary football kickoff.
UNC Health expert on how to prep children for a back-to-school sleep schedule
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — The countdown for the new school year continues, which also means making sure your children are on the right routine and sleep schedule to start the year strong. “Sleep is vital for children as it is for all of us. Sleep is as important,”...
Broughton takes advantage of Cary's special teams mistakes, opens season with win
Broughton opened the high school football season with a win over Cary in the nightcap game of the Wake County Schools Kickoff at WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday night. It was the first game at Cary for new tight end Gus Ritchey, a 3-star NC State commit, but it was the Capitals who scored the first three touchdowns of the game and held off a Cary comeback attempt in the second half to claim a 35-14 win.
Depth Chart Projection: Offensive Line
August 29 is fast approaching, and that means North Carolina will kick off its 2024 football season at Minnesota. The Thursday night affair kicks off at 8 PM EST and will air on FOX. So, with the season almost here, and UNC not releasing a depth chart, due to the...
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.
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...
South Durham Criminal Incident Reports for August 2024
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No. 20 Duke Continues California Trip with UC San Diego Sunday
DURHAM, N.C. – No. 20 Duke concludes opening weekend on Sunday, Aug. 25, traveling to La Jolla, California, for a meeting with UC San Diego. Sunday will mark the first meeting between the two programs and kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. MATCHUP NOTES. Sunday will mark Duke...
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.
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...
Rock 92.9 & WPTF Play Translator Musical Chairs
Curtis Media has rearranged the FM signals for two of its AMs in Raleigh. Classic Rock “Rock 92.9” 570 WQDR Raleigh has now moved to a network of four signals covering different parts of the market. Now branding as “The Triangle’s Rock-FM“, the station is now being heard on 98.3 W252EL Cary/Raleigh, 100.3 W262CZ Raleigh (covering Clayton and Smithfield), 93.5 W228CV Chapel Hill, and 93.3 W227CZ Durham. The station is also on 94.7 WQDR-HD3 Raleigh.
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...
Brown Pre-Minnesota Presser: QB, Depth, Special Teams, Gophers & More
CHAPEL HILL – North Carolina Football Coach Mack Brown met with the media Friday afternoon at the Kenan Football Center to discuss the Tar Heels and their season-opener next Thursday at Minnesota. In the press conference that lasted just over an hour, Brown hit on all facets of his...
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