North Carolina State

Lawrence, KS

Charlottesville, VA

247Sports

Former class of 2025 guard, Payton Dunbar, has reclassified into the 2024 class. Along with moving up a class, Dunbar has also committed to play her college ball at Virginia. The 5-foot-11 guard from Ripplemead, Virginia chose the Cavaliers over Rutgers, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Michigan and Providence. During a...

Guard Payton Dunbar reclassifies to 2024 class and commits to Virginia

Morgantown, WV

Maybe it was all the news that put West Virginia into this particular situation or all the news required to put together a roster after a year of turbulence, but it seems to have been overlooked that the Mountaineers again have one of the best transfer portal classes in college basketball.

Evaluating realistic expectations for WVU basketball's transfer additions

Chapel Hill, NC

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.

Noon Dish: The Future, UNC QB Commit Bryce Baker, Joins

Columbus, OH

The recruitment process for young college football prospects seems to begin earlier each year, with some athletes even getting scouted as early as middle school. That trend is especially evident with the son of former Ohio State star Braxton Miller. Landon Miller is already attracting FBS interest despite being about to enter sixth grade. The recruit from the class of 2031 announced on social media Friday that he received his first scholarship offer from Florida Atlantic.

Ex-Ohio State star Braxton Miller's son secures first scholarship offer from FAU, Tom Herman

New Orleans, LA

With the NFL season fast approaching, players across the league have begun to report back to their teams' cities to begin preparations for the preseason. This includes all of the Buckeyes who are scattered across the NFL. However, one former Ohio State player won't be getting into the action right away.

New Orleans Saints place Chris Olave on NFI list

Boston, MA

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Vanishing Georgia

There’s little information to be found on the history of St. James C. M. E. Church, but the Boston town website notes that the congregation was established in 1896. I believe the present structure was built in the early 1900s. A 1909 broadside in the Hargrett Library in Athens advertises a gospel meeting for the […]

St. James C. M. E. Church, 1900s, Boston

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

Georgia State

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Tallahassee, FL

Daily Coffee Press

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Isle Of Palms, SC

The Shy Green

In a recent twist for spirits enthusiasts, Never Forget Brands, the creators of GameDay Vodka and Spiked canned vodka cocktails, have officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Based in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, the distillery cited mounting financial pressures and substantial debts owed to various entities, including notable NFL teams and entertainment partners.

Vodka Maker Files for Bankruptcy Amid Financial Struggles

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

South Carolina State

Town Talks

When it comes to deciding who to marry, many people choose to spend the rest of their lives with a high school sweetheart, college classmate, or someone they met at work. Others decide to tie the knot with someone who they have known their whole lives — and maybe even met at a family reunion.

Can you marry your first cousin in North Carolina? What state law says

Denver, CO

David Heitz

An advocate for people experiencing homelessness who recently won $130,000 in settlements from the City and County of Denver for violating her civil rights rubbed it in the noses this week of the Englewood City Council.

Homeless advocate paid $130,000 for Denver police settlements blasts Englewood City Council

Manhattan, KS

Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman played a key role in recruiting Travis Geopfert as the new head coach for the track and field/cross country program, following Cliff Rovelto's retirement after 32 seasons. Travis Geopfert introduced as K-State's seventh head coach on July 15. Geopfert, a four-time national assistant coach...

K-State Football Coach Chris Klieman Key in Recruiting New Track Head Coach Travis Geopfert

Seattle, WA

SEATTLE – Washington softball head coach Heather Tarr has announced the additions of Tia Durst, Alycia Flores and Charity Sevaatasi on Thursday. TIA DURST | CATCHER | SYCAMORE, ILL. | SYCAMORE HS | LAKE LAND. Durst makes her way to Seattle after a season at Lake Land College. Last...

UW Softball Adds Three To Roster

When Gov. Mark Gordon let legislation prohibiting transgender girls from competing in middle and high school girls’ sports become Wyoming law without his signature in March 2023, both opponents and supporters of the ban expected to go to court.

Wyoming’s transgender athlete ban goes unchallenged in court

Bryce Foster is one of the better portal additions to the Kansas football roster in recent years. Foster arrived on campus earlier this summer with a wealth of SEC experience under his belt. A multi-year starter for Texas A&M at the center position, Foster has 28 games of experience and has played in the trenches of arguably the most physically grueling conference in college football.

Lance Leipold, KU players give first impressions of Bryce Foster

Kentucky State

Milwaukee, WI

Transfer outfielder Carson Hansen has flipped his commitment from Arkansas to Kentucky, he announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday afternoon. He originally committed to the Razorbacks on June 16 out of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Hansen was Horizon All-League First Team this past season. He was...

Outfielder Carson Hansen flips commitment to Kentucky

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KU freshman Rakease Passmore feels he's making a smooth transition to life at KU

When Rakease Passmore moved into McCarthy Hall at KU, it wasn't the first time he moved away from him. After his sophomore year of high school,...

KU freshman Rakease Passmore feels he's making a smooth transition to life at KU

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