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UNC Baseball: Parks Harber signs with the New York Yankees
Parks Harber didn't hear his name called in the recent 2024 MLB Draft, but that didn't stop him from finding an opportunity with a Major League organization. As first reported by multiple sources (including DI Baseball) and confirmed by Harber himself to Keeping It Heel, the former Tar Heel has signed a deal with the New York Yankees organization.
New private Christian school in Burlington planning to open for 2024-25 school year
A retired, former pastor of The Lamb’s Chapel, Brian Biggers, has launched a new church in Burlington, Grace Chapel, that’s planning to open a private Christian school for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. Currently known as Freedom Christian Academy, the school’s founders have said that they would begin...
The Top 100 UNC Basketball Players: 1-10
Who are the greatest Tar Heels of all time? Inside Carolina's "Inside The Numbers" analytics expert Adrian Atkinson has updated his unique rankings through the 2023-24 season to measure the most impactful careers in Carolina Basketball history. Only ACC-era players (1954-present) are included. Only collegiate performance matters. Pro careers are...
Duke basketball transfer says he's 'a lot better' than some might realize
One of the more popular transfer additions the Duke basketball team made this offseason was the acquisition of Tulane wing Sion James after he spent four years with the program. James detailed his recruitment experience on an episode of The Brotherhood Podcast where he said Blue Devil head coach Jon...
Ted Monachino Details UNC's DL Depth Chart, Names Ascending Players
A progress report on the Tar Heels' defensive line ahead of training camp from the position coach. Ted Monachino left the NFL ranks and joined the North Carolina football program as a defensive analyst in 2023. Head coach Mack Brown elevated the 33-year coaching vet to defensive line coach this offseason, tasking him with raising the level of play of a position group that has underwhelmed in recent years. Monachino joined Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Greg Barnes on the Next Level show this week to discuss the Tar Heels' depth chart at defensive line, ascending players along the defensive front and what he looks for when scouting the new generation. Here are the key takeaways from his appearance:
Safety concerns remain as more Triangle parks test positive for lead: 'Shocking and concerning'
As the City of Durham beefs up the fencing around some of its playgrounds, including at East Durham Park, other parks across the Triangle are coming up positive for lead, including in Chapel Hill."That's really shocking and concerning," Austin Maitland said.Maitland, who was riding his bike at the Community Center Park, saw the bright pink tape by the entrance where signs said lead, cadmium, and petroleum compounds were found in the area's soil."How much lead was found? Was it just a little bit?" Maitland asked.The Town of Chapel Hill said the property used to have three fuel tanks and some...
Volleyball Earns 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award
July 17, 2024 | Volleyball LEXINGTON, Ky. – Announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) on Wednesday afternoon, the North Carolina volleyball team has received the 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award. Carolina is one of 347 of Division I schools to earn the award and one of 13 ACC schools to earn it for the 2023-2024 season. This is the second year in a row that the Tar Heels have garnered the academic honor and third time in program history (2024, 2023, 2020). The award, which was initiated during the 1992-93 academic year, honors collegiate and high school volleyball...
Daily Drop: Adding A Big Or Not, Embrace The Front Court!
When THI Director of Basketball Recruiting David Sisk confirmed North Carolina was in communication with New Zealand 7-footer Julius Halaifonua, it sparked our readers into another discussion about their concerns over UNC’s interior. In today’s Daily Drop, we dive into the topic and ask the question if it’s best...
UNC receives $1+ billion in research awards for fifth consecutive year
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — For the fifth consecutive year, research awards at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) have exceeded $1 billion. According to UNC, funding from federal sources accounted for approximately 65% of all research awards this fiscal year. Grants from education and research institutes (9.3%), North Carolina government (8.5%), business and industry (6%) and foundations (5.6%) made up the rest of the funding.
July 23 soccer match will impact campus traffic and parking
International soccer teams Manchester City and Celtic FC will be in Chapel Hill the evening of Tuesday, July 23, to play a game in Kenan Stadium as part of the 2024 FC Series. This will be the second-ever international match at Kenan Stadium. We expect this game to draw a...
DL Transfer Joshua Harris boosts UNC defense back at Home in Chapel Hill
Defensive tackle Joshua Harris is returning to North Carolina, joining the Tar Heels after a season at Ole Miss and four seasons at NC State. Harris logged 136 snaps across 13 games at Ole Miss, recording 13 tackles and four hurries in 2023. He brings veteran experience with 60 tackles and one sack in his career, enhancing UNC's defensive line. Harris highlighted his decision to transfer, citing the appeal of playing closer to home and the strong connection with UNC's coaching staff.
Renters suffer without air conditioning at Section 8 complexes getting thousands in HUD funds
It's been a sweltering summer in the Triangle with record-breaking temperatures, and that heat has caused problems for some renters.Dozens of them reached out to Troubleshooter Diane Wilson saying they've been dealing with broken air conditioners for weeks or even months.Renters said they were frustrated because they had reported the problem to their landlords but were told there were no funds available to get the units fixed. During ABC11's investigation, we learned two of the complexes where residents don't have A/C in their apartments are getting more than $110,000 a month in federal funding."Right now it's 87. If I cook,...
Jessica Riden Named Head Women’s Manager for Team USATF U-20 World Athletics Championships
July 18, 2024 | Track & Field North Carolina Associate Director of Track and Field, Jessica Riden, has been selected to serve as the Head Women's Manager on USATF's Under 20 World Athletics Championship Lima 2024 staff. In this role, Riden will play a key role in all aspects of competition. Riden brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Team USATF staff from her career coaching not only in Chapel Hill but also from her stints at Stanford, Washington, and Penn State. Additionally, her prior experience working with USATF includes serving as Event Manager for the 2022 Under...
Rabies notice issued in Wake County after fox bites woman in Knightdale
KNIGHTSDALE, N.C. (WNCN) — A fox tested positive for rabies after biting a woman in Knightdale on Thursday. According to Wake County Public Health and Wake County Animal Control, the incident occurred in a neighborhood near the corner of Kemp Drive and Hodge Road. The woman was bitten while attempting to break up a fight between the fox and an unknown cat.
UNC athletic administrator Larry Gallo to retire after half a century in college sports
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — After 50 years in college athletics, more than half of which were with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), Larry Gallo is retiring at the end of August. Gallo, 73, came to Chapel Hill in 1997 after two and a half...
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