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Monday Mix: A New Weekly Program To Highlight Local Events
When you’re busy, it’s almost too hard to keep up with what’s new in our Triangle ecosystem. That’s why, starting today, we’ll be keeping you in the know with the Monday Mix: a curated look at the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle tech community. Plus, an extra special selection at the end of each episode for your own personal mix.
USA Baseball Names 2024 18U National Team Roster
CARY, N.C. – USA Baseball today named the roster for the 2024 18U National Team following the conclusion of the 18U National Team Training Camp in Cary, North Carolina. The 20-player roster is set to compete in the 2024 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-18 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier in Panama City, Panama, from August 2-11. “After a tremendously competitive Training Camp, we are excited to name our final twenty-player roster,” said 18U National Team Manager Rick Eckstein. “We believe that we have put together a roster that is built to win and represent the United States well in international competition. We will spend the next week and a half preparing to the best of our abilities to win a gold medal in Panama.”
Editorial cartoonist Dennis Draughon honored with Green Eyeshade Award
The Green Eyeshade Awards, the nation’s oldest regional journalism contest, recognized Capitol Broadcasting Company’s editorial cartoonist Dennis Draughon for outstanding visual commentary. The Society of Professional Journalists annually honors outstanding work by Southern journalists. Draughon placed third in editorial cartoons, in the Green Eyeshade’s graphic division. In assessing the editorial cartooning entries, judging stressed originality and effectiveness of message. Most recently, Draughon’s work was honored with Editor & Publisher Magazine’s EPPY award for best editorial/political cartoons.
Incorporating Climate & Sustainability into Classes Across Duke
Now in its second year, the Duke Climate and Sustainability Teaching Fellows (CAST) held a weeklong workshop for 11 Duke and DKU faculty this spring to explore the connections between climate change and sustainable solutions, using a ‘systems thinking’ framework of examining multifaceted challenges. The CAST Fellows Program...
Five-star UNC basketball target opens up about visits
One of the prospects on North Carolina’s 2025 recruiting big board is five-star power forward Bryson Tiller. The Atlanta native received his offer from North Carolina a year ago but since then, things have been quiet for the Tar Heels in his recruitment. Tiller doesn’t appear to be a priority for North Carolina as interest has likely fallen off but he did leave the door open for visits to ‘other programs’ in a recent interview. Eric Bossi of 247Sports caught up with Tiller at the Under Armour Association near Atlanta where the recruit was sidelined with an injury for the event. He...
Heavy rain on the horizon after weeks of dry weather in central NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – After an extremely dry June, the tables have turned for much of the month of July. Raleigh-Durham International Airport has registered measurable rain on 12 of the first 22 days of the month, and through July 21, the running rainfall total for the first three weeks of July was nearly two inches above average.
Previewing the Opponents: Final month of Florida State's regular season begins with hosting North Carolina
North Carolina went 8-5 during the 2023 season. They went 4-4 against Atlantic Coast Conference opponents. They finished the season on a three-game losing streak. UNC opened the season with six consecutive wins. The good start began in Charlotte, N.C., when they defeated South Carolina (31-17). They then opened at home the following week, defeating Appalachian State (40-34) in double overtime. Next came a victory at home over Minnesota (31-13), a road victory at Pitt (41-24), and back-to-back home victories over Syracuse (40-7) and Miami (41-31).
Durham affordable apartments to house 12 families in August
DURHAM – A maple is a leaf for all seasons in a place where 12 new families will soon call home. Developers of the Maple Creek Apartments on Ross Road anticipate receiving a certificate of occupancy and clearing any remaining approvals, inspections and permits for the two- and three-bedroom affordable housing units in August.
Man dies after car crashes along highway in Durham, police say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Police in Durham closed part of U.S. 15/501 Sunday after a deadly car crash in the area between Morreene Road and N.C. 751. The crash was first reported around 5:35 p.m. Sunday in the southbound area of the highway, according to a statement from the Durham Police Department.
Elliot Cadeau, Zayden High Use Basketball To Give Back In Chapel Hill
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Elliot Cadeau, with a pair of UNC Crocs on and a Carolina blue hoodie, stood before a group of fourth through seventh graders inside Hargraves Community Center in Chapel Hill and fielded their questions. The sophomore point guard and his UNC teammate, fellow sophomore Zayden High, made it to the tail end of their basketball camp on Sunday and were engaging in a Q&A session.
Severe storms and flash flooding cause problems across central NC on Monday afternoon
The chance for severe storms became a reality Monday afternoon in central North Carolina.Shortly before 3:15 p.m. a severe thunderstorm pushed through Durham, Granville, Wake and Franklin counties for a little over an hour.The storm brought flash flooding to some areas, including a service road along side 15-501 in Durham. The driver of a white truck crashed into a hole in the ground while trying to cut the corner and avoid the flooded part of the service road.Dangerously, the crashed truck rested on top of a natural gas line. Because of that, emergency crews had to take extra precautions when...
Democrat, Republican leaders speak about Gov. Roy Cooper's appeal as VP pick
After throwing its support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, the North Carolina Democratic Party is now excited for the possibility that Gov. Roy Coper could join the ticket."We respect so much what Governor Cooper has done. He's someone that's won twice with Donald Trump on a ballot in this state," North Carolina Democratic Chair Anderson Clayton said.Clayton's counterpart, North Carolina Republican Chairman Jason Simmons, said Cooper's record lacks substance."The scrutiny that he's about to go under if he truly is going to be the nominee will be astonishing," Simmons said.SEE ALSO | Who has endorsed Kamala Harris and who hasn't?...
‘Speed Wrecks Lives’ campaign underway statewide
RALEIGH — The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding drivers to slow down, buckle up and never drive distracted or impaired. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program has partnered with the N.C. State Highway Patrol, Raleigh Police Department and other law enforcement agencies to launch a statewide enforcement campaign dubbed “Speed Wrecks Lives.” Officials announced the crackdown in a Monday […] The post ‘Speed Wrecks Lives’ campaign underway statewide first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
North Carolina will receive over $50 million from EPA to address climate change and support conservation
The grant is intended to reduce greenhouse gas admissions across North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia, and preserve and restore thousands of acres of coastal wetlands and forests.
Earthquake Recorded In North Carolina Mountains
CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — The U.S. Geological Survey says a low-magnitude earthquake was felt in parts of the North Carolina mountains Sunday morning. The 2.2 magnitude quake was reported near Buffalo Cove Road which is near Boone. Officials say the earthquake was recorded around 4:30am. The earthquake was 4.3...
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