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'Stakes couldn't be higher': Former Congressman David Price weighs in on Biden's bid for reelection
As a growing number of sitting Democrats call for President Biden to step aside in his bid for re-election over concerns about his fitness for office, a longtime Democratic Congressman from North Carolina is weighing in.David Price represented parts of the Triangle on Capitol Hill for more than 30 years, leaving office in 2022."I've been in politics a long, long time, and I've never seen a decision or more critical or important than this one," Price said about who the Democratic nominee will be in the fall.Though President Joe Biden has been clear that he intends to stay in the...
Little League coach suspended after fight with umpire at state tournament in North Carolina
WILSON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — “There’s no crying in baseball,” is one of the most well-known quotes in film history. Unfortunately, adults are being told there’s no fighting allowed on the field either, after a coach and an umpire exchanged blows at a high-stakes little league game. Media partners WNCN first reported that an […]
On his way out, Governor Cooper expands support for people leaving prison
This article was originally published by Bolts, a nonprofit publication that covers criminal justice and voting rights in local governments. After serving 14 months in prison for petty crimes, the state of North Carolina released me into homelessness on Dec. 30, 2000 with only the prison clothes on my back, a paper identification card, and $3.36 in […] The post On his way out, Governor Cooper expands support for people leaving prison appeared first on NC Newsline.
NCAA Rewind: Was Duke the Sport's Biggest Enigma?
Before USA Lacrosse Magazine looks ahead to what’s to come in 2025 — look out for our NCAA Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings later this summer — our team of staff and contributors decided it was worth taking a last look at the 2024 college lacrosse season. To...
Chapel Hill: FC Series Soccer, Response to Shots Downtown, More
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 18. She discussed the town’s preparations for the upcoming FC Series friendly between Celtic FC and Manchester City. She discussed the potential benefits for the town, and lessons learned from last year’s game. She also discussed downtown safety after Wednesday’s incident with shots fired in the air on East Franklin Street. She talked about upcoming community events, and more.
UNC Basketball Preview: Tar Heels Taking Charge
The Tar Heels had a solid 2023-24 season, reaching the Sweet 16. After winning the 2023 ACC Regular Season title, can North Carolina repeat? Despite losing Armando Bacot, Harrison Ingram, and Cormac Ryan to the NBA, they’ll have one of the best guards in the nation with RJ Davis as their leader. The Tar Heels have plenty of momentum as Hubert Davis enters his fourth year as head coach. Let’s dive into a UNC basketball preview, as they look to build upon last year‘s success.
Previewing the Opponents: Florida State football travels to face Duke on a Friday in mid-October
Duke went 8-5 during the 2023 season, including 4-4 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. The Blue Devils opened the season with four consecutive wins. They defeated Clemson (28-7), Lafayette (42-7), Northwestern (38-14), and won at Connecticut (41-7). They would close out September with a 21-14 loss against Notre Dame. October...
Chansky’s Notebook: Money Still Talks
Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Is Old Well Management the collective that Carolina needs?. It is not unusual for conference powers to be...
Noon Dish: The Future, UNC QB Commit Bryce Baker, Joins
With the start of football season looming, Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Tommy Ashley are joined by North Carolina's quarterback commitment for the 2025 class, Bryce Baker. Baker highlights his personal recruiting process, his trip to the Elite 11 camp, his role as a recruiter for his class and beyond, and what he does off the football field to stay centered and grow as a young man. All that and more, plus this week's Top Five, on this edition of the Noon Dish.
Patrick's First Warning Forecast: Severe thunderstorm threat Saturday
Chief Meteorologist Patrick Rockey's First Warning Forecast. After a break from storms and heavy downpours for most of us on Friday, messy weather returns on Saturday. In fact, we could see a few strong-to-severe storms. The cold front that ushered in the milder, but soggy weather will throw it in...
Severe storms knock out power to thousands of people across central North Carolina
Severe storms blew through central North Carolina, leaving several thousands without power.Power crews worked overnight to get this number down.According to the Duke Energy Outage Map Friday morning, nearly a thousand people were without power in Raleigh, along Glenwood Avenue inside the Beltline. A few hundred were also without power in Durham.It took several hours to get the power back up.On Thursday, the severe storms started around 1:30 p.m. in the ABC11 viewing area. However, they ramped up around 3 p.m. -- with thousands of lightning strikes reported in just 30 minutes around this time.Those severe storms brought heavy...
Cross-partisan commission on the future of NC elections presents findings
SALISBURY — The Commission on the Future of NC Elections convened its second all-commission meeting at Catawba College on Monday to present findings on the safety and security of the North Carolina election system and recommendations for improvements. The findings showed North Carolina elections are currently administered securely and professionally, with slight improvements recommended, a finding that is […] The post Cross-partisan commission on the future of NC elections presents findings appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Roy Cooper should be Kamala Harris’s running mate if Biden drops out: Former DNC chairman
The former chairman of the Democratic National Committee said Vice President Kamala Harris should lead his party’s ticket with Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC) by her side should President Joe Biden end his reelection bid. Howard Dean floated the hypothetical Harris-Cooper ticket during an interview on Thursday. “If the president decides not to run … I […]
Husband, wife dead in Burlington murder-suicide, deputies say
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Deputies said a husband and wife are dead after a murder-suicide in Burlington Friday. The sheriff's office said it happened at a home on the 3000 block of Beaver Creek Road. Deputies responded to the shots fired call around 7:12 a.m. When deputies arrived, they...
UNC Baseball program lands another former Liberty player via the transfer portal
Cale Bolton, a 6-foot-5 left-hander who previously pitched for Liberty, has announced his commitment to the UNC baseball program. The Louisburg, North Carolina native decided to come back home to help the Tar Heels pitching staff, as he could become a valuable resource to help replace some of the pitching talent that the Diamond Heels lost during the recent MLB Draft.
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