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Kaimon Rucker Wants To Help Set ‘Standard’ On UNC Defense
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Players on the North Carolina defense were uniform in their observations of Geoff Collins' infectious zeal on the field during the spring. Dubbed the "Minister of Mayhem," the former Georgia Tech wants the UNC defense to formulate a winning culture and embody an aggressive identity in 2024 — and according to Kaimon Rucker, he made those intentions clear from the moment he arrived. One of Collins' objectives is to instill a mindset into the Tar Heels that they can be one of the ACC's elite defenses and among the best in the country.
Charlotte judges suspend more sentences for violent offenders (07-26-2024–Hour2)
In Mecklenburg County, shooting into an occupied vehicle or dwelling will get you a suspended sentence and probation. And for some reason, local officials are perplexed why the violent crime rate is high.
North Carolina football is rich with Charlotte-area talent
North Carolina football is rich with Charlotte-area talent. North Carolina State linebacker Power Echols (right), a Chambers High School graduate, will take over the leadership role on the Tar Heels' defense as a senior. Power Echols has the North Carolina defense under his control. The 6-foot, 225-pound linebacker is ready...
Notebook: Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough at ACC Kickoff
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - University of Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough has been around the block. The native of Chandler, Ariz., spent three seasons at Oregon and then three more seasons at Texas Tech before transferring to Louisville for his seventh and final season. And he's met a lot of people along...
Country music star cancels shows after heartbreaking news
NASHVILLE, Tennessee -- Country musician Lauran Alaina is canceling upcoming shows after her father’s recent death. The musician announced her father’s passing on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday. “We lost my daddy last night, and I really don’t have words yet,” she said in her post....
Abortion ruling likely keeps North Carolina a destination
(The Center Square) – North Carolina is expected to remain a destination for abortions in the South following two decisions on Friday in a federal case litigating new state law. Judge Catherine Eagles decided on a permanent block for part of the legislation that says doctors must document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills. Reasonable enforcement would be challenging, she said. Eagles issued the injunction for it last year. ...
Newly installed windows immediately sent energy bill through the roof for Willow Spring homeowner
A home improvement job left a Triangle man with problems.Devin Terry had all new windows installed in his Willow Spring home. Shortly after the installation, he became frustrated with the job because it didn't give him the results he was expecting."The sashes right here, you can feel the air coming through right here, and you can hear, hear how loud, your camera can probably hear how loud the windows are," he said to Troubleshooter Diane Wilson.Terry said he noticed the noise and outside air coming in soon after he had the windows installed by Lowes."Then I started to see my...
Morgan Locklear ’25 awarded prestigious Udall Scholarship
Furman University health sciences major Morgan Locklear ’25 of Lake Wylie, South Carolina, is a 2024 recipient of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship. Awarded to only 55 undergraduates from 50 colleges and universities in the United States, the $7,000 scholarship supports Native Americans and Alaska natives pursuing health-related careers or who are working on tribal policy issues. The scholarship is also open to students of any ethnic background who are interested in conservation and environmental issues.
An outgoing queen and changes for the 2024 Apple Pageant
LINCOLN COUNTY – It’s a time for reflection for Madilynne “Madi” Burgin who was crowned the 2023 Miss Lincoln County Apple Queen last August. The year has been a whirlwind of visits to local schools, appearances, riding in parades and adjusting to life as a college student, but it’s almost time for her to pass on the title.
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