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Manny Diaz enters first year at Duke: Can he build on Mike Elko's success?
Durham, N.C. — Duke has a new head football coach, someone with an extensive background coaching in the ACC. Manny Diaz, 50, gets his second opportunity to be the head coach of an ACC team. He was the head coach from 2019-2021 at Miami. He was also the Hurricanes defensive coordinator from 2016-2018.
NFL Players from E.E. Smith H.S. (Fayetteville, NC)
Here’s an up-to-date list of all NFL Players from E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville, NC. The list includes only those players who have played in an NFL game. See where it ranks among other schools in the state here. NFL Players from E.E. Smith HS. Player Pos Teams...
Battery maker plans more than 1,000 jobs, $1.4B plant outside Rocky Mount, officials say
Edgecombe County is about to get an economic jolt. An industrial battery manufacturer is planning a high-tech plant that could bring roughly 1,200 jobs to the county, officials familiar with the project told WRAL News late Wednesday. The project — an expected investment of roughly $1.4 billion — would be one of the biggest economic development deals in eastern North Carolina and the latest to bolster the state’s roster of clean energy companies.
A duckpin bowling bar will open in Raleigh's Seaboard Station
Pins Mechanical Co., a bar with games like duckpin bowling and pinball, will open its first Triangle location at Raleigh's Seaboard Station. Why it matters: One of the largest residential developments in downtown Raleigh, Seaboard Station has added several notable retailers in recent months, including a distillery, Club Pilates, the restaurant Biscuit Belly, a sushi restaurant, Starbucks and several more.
Report: Violent crime up in Raleigh and Charlotte
(The Center Square) – In two major North Carolina cities, violent crime is up while arrests are down. This comes as Raleigh and Charlotte, two of the 10 largest in the southeastern United States, spend more money on public safety and continue to hire more police officers. The capital city had an increase in homicides and rapes in the first half of this year as compared to the same period...
New burrowing dinosaur discovered by NC scientists 'like a gigantic gopher mixed with an ostrich'
Editor's note: This conversation originally aired July 18, 2024. Researchers at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina State University have discovered a new dinosaur species that they believe lived at least some of their lives in underground burrows. Due South co-host Leoneda Inge talks with NC...
NC State QB Grayson McCall Named to 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List
NC State Redshirt Senior Quarterback Grayson McCall has been named to the 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List. McCall is 1 of 63 names on the List. The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award has been given to the Best Upper Classman Quarterback in College Football since 1987. McCall...
Changes to road work, student arrival schedule make move-in day a breeze at NC State
Those who commute, live or work along Western Boulevard in Raleigh know: Move-in day for North Carolina State University students is likely to bring traffic backups. But not this year. The university implemented a staggered move-in process, spreading out when families arrive on campus, and they worked with Dominion Energy to get a reprieve from on-going construction on Western. The adjustments combined to make move-in a breeze Thursday for students, parents and commuters.
Weekend best bets: Concerts, comedy and more
There are some concerts, comedy and lot more coming up this weekend. Aug. 16: Trey Kennedy - The Grow Up comedy tour comes to DPAC. Aug. 16: Gin Blossoms and Toad The Wet Sprocket - See the show at Koka Booth with special guest Vertical Horizon. Aug. 16-17: Eddie Griffin...
Fayetteville apartment complex files lawsuit against homeowners providing housing to homeless
Fayetteville Homeless Ordinance Faces Impact from Supreme Court Case. The homelessness crisis in Fayetteville may see a significant shift due to an upcoming Supreme Court case. This case could alter the way cities across North Carolina interact with their homeless populations. The authenticity of the city’s homeless encampment ordinance is being closely monitored, as it could have far-reaching implications for urban policy and homeless rights.
Comic-Con returns to Wake Forest Aug. 17
Whether you’re a serious collector, or just someone who enjoys the art, characters, and costumed cosplayers of the comic book scene, the 2024 Wake Forest Comic-Con is the place to be. This year’s “con,” as they’re known, is Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre. The cost is just $5, and free […] The post Comic-Con returns to Wake Forest Aug. 17 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Do you recognize this person? Police requesting public’s assistance identifying armed robber
***UPDATE – The juvenile shown in the attached surveillance images has been identified and apprehended without incident. The information below was distributed Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 1:27 p.m. Wake Forest Police are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the individual shown in the attached surveillance images. The...
TD Bank Hires Former BofA Executive as Regional President of the Mid-South Metro
TD Bank named Chris Ward as regional president of the mid-South Metro, which includes Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. In this role, Ward will head TD Bank’s mid-South consumer and commercial services. Ward will be based in Charlotte and will lead more than 4,000 regionally based employees and a network of 135 stores.
Two officers guarding escaped killer remain on duty as manhunt continues
The two officers who were guarding escaped killer Ramone Alston remain on active duty, as the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (DAC) said the agency had no indications that the two officers did anything improper.Alston was being transported to UNC Hospital in Hillsborough for a doctor's appointment when authorities believe he managed to get his leg restraints off. When the officers opened the door of the vehicle to bring him into the hospital, he began running. The two officers chased after him, but he made it into the woods outside the hospital and has not been seen since.Orange County...
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