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Tracking Dontae Balfour’s journey from UNC to leading Charlotte 49ers’ defense
The returning Charlotte cornerback reflects on growing up where it’s “easy to get in trouble,” his relationship with Dré Bly and how it’s sparked a newfound love for the Old North State.
You Can Rent Houses Short Term in North Carolina Just to Use Their Swimming Pools
Swimply, often dubbed the “Airbnb of pools,” has been making waves in North Carolina as a popular platform for pool owners to earn extra income and for swimmers to enjoy private, hourly pool rentals. Since its launch in 2018, Swimply has seen significant growth, particularly in the Tar Heel State, where the warm climate and love for outdoor activities have made it a prime market for the service.
UNC basketball offers five-star recruit in 2026 class
Hubert Davis and the North Carolina Tar Heels have a new target in the 2026 recruiting class. After watching him on the Adidas 3SSB circuit, the Tar Heels saw enough of small forward Caleb Holt. And on Sunday night, they officially entered the recruitment for the talented prospect. Holt took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce he had received an offer from the Tar Heels in his recruitment. He posted a few photos to show the offer, including a throwback of former UNC guard Kenny Smith. The New Market, Alabama native has drawn the attention of Davis and the Tar Heels’ staff in...
247Sports bold prediction for UNC football involves quarterback position
With the 2024 ACC Football Kickoff taking place in Charlotte, we are inching closer and closer to the start of the upcoming college football season. And for the North Carolina Tar Heels, they still have some things to sort out. One of the biggest questions surrounding Mack Brown’s team in 2024 is the quarterback position. With Drake Maye off to the NFL, the Tar Heels have a battle brewing this offseason with transfer Max Johnson, Conner Harrell, and Jacolby Criswell. UNC hasn’t hinted their plans just yet but one college football writer made his bold prediction for the Tar Heels and it...
USA Baseball Names 2024 18U National Team Roster
CARY, N.C. – USA Baseball today named the roster for the 2024 18U National Team following the conclusion of the 18U National Team Training Camp in Cary, North Carolina. The 20-player roster is set to compete in the 2024 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-18 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier in Panama City, Panama, from August 2-11. “After a tremendously competitive Training Camp, we are excited to name our final twenty-player roster,” said 18U National Team Manager Rick Eckstein. “We believe that we have put together a roster that is built to win and represent the United States well in international competition. We will spend the next week and a half preparing to the best of our abilities to win a gold medal in Panama.”
Currituck 4-H Shines at State Horse Show
The North Carolina State 4-H Horse Show, held at the JB Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, was a spectacle of skill, determination, and artistic talent. This year, Currituck County’s 4-H members made an impressive mark on the event. Meet Our Equestrian Stars: Amber Jones, Sophie Haislop, Isabell Cox, Dakota...
The Morning News: Game Night for the FC Series, Hillsborough Shooting
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
RALIEGH ACES DOWN INEZ’ ONPOINT SWISH IN HOME OPENER
Inez, Ky. — The Raleigh Aces ( 2-0 ) hit 22 three pointers in a 128-84 victory to spoil the OnPoint Swish ( 1-1 ) home debut in WABA action at Martin Co. High School Saturday. Javonna Layfield makes a move to the basket against Raleigh. The Swish was...
UNC basketball recruiting target posts big double-double at Peach Jam
The pursuit of in-state dual-sport recruit Kendre Harrison continues for the North Carolina Tar Heels both on the football field and basketball court. North Carolina made the top six for the talented recruit as he made a big update to his recruitment last week. As the top tight end and a five-star football recruit, Harrison has the attention of some big programs. But over the past week or so, his basketball skills have taken center stage. During a win on Saturday at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam event, Harrison helped lead Team CP3 16U to a big 29-point win. In that win,...
North Carolina DC Geoff Collins has Georgia Tech players hungry for October clash
No matter how the North Carolina Tar Heels perform during any given football season, Georgia Tech always has their number. Last season was no exception. After a 6-0 start, which vaulted UNC to 10th in the polls, North Carolina lost to the Yellow Jackets a week after falling to Virginia. The Tar Heels had all the chances last year, taking an 11-point lead into the fourth quarter, but ended up losing 46-42. If you guessed it already, UNC plays Georgia Tech again this season: Saturday, Oct. 12 in Kenan Stadium. North Carolina will have plenty of new starters in this game –...
Confidence 'Oozing' For Elliot Cadeau Entering Year Two
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Elliot Cadeau is coming into his own in multiple ways at North Carolina. To start, he's reclaimed his childhood number, No. 3. He couldn't convince Cormac Ryan — who committed to UNC before Cadeau reclassified — to give him the number, so he settled for No. 2 for his freshman year.
3-star defensive lineman chooses NC State over MSU, others
Mykah Newton made the trip to East Lansing for an official visit this summer, checking out Michigan State as a potential college destination. Unfortunately for MSU, he will be heading elsewhere for college. Newton, a Florida native, made the decision to commit to North Carolina State over Michigan State and...
St. Augustine’s celebrates accreditation decision
St. Augustine’s may not be taking the field this fall for the CIAA football battle, but the university is celebrating a major victory nonetheless. Raleigh television station WRAL reported Monday morning that an arbitration committee appointed by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reversed a December 2023 decision that stripped SAU of its membership.
UNC Football: Tylee Craft announces his retirement from football
UNC grad student Tylee Craft has been battling stage four large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma for the last two years, which has resulted in him missing time on the football field. Still continuing his battle, Craft announced yesterday via X that he will be retiring from football and will become a student coach.
Preview of Manchester City and Celtic F.C. arrival in Chapel Hill and Interview with UNC star returning home.
CHAPEL HILL— For the second year in a row, the FC Series will make a stop in Chapel Hill. The FC Series brings famous European football teams stateside, giving American fans a rare chance to watch some high-level play. Attendees to the July 23rd match are in for a treat at Kenan Stadium on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus as Manchester City and Celtic F.C. prepare to take the stage.
NC State looking to prove it's here to stay during 2024-25 season
RALEIGH, NC -- It's hard to believe that it's been more than four months since NC State men's hoops started to do the improbable. In an effort to quantify just how special the Wolfpack's run was, if you started with a $100 bet on NC State and rolled your winnings since the Pack opened play in the ACC Tournament back in March up until the Final Four, you'd have over $720,000 to show for it.
NC State football commitment analysis: DE Mykah Newton
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Men’s Tennis Recognized for Scholar Awards, Led by Borisiouk and Shick
RALEIGH, N.C. – ITA announced Monday afternoon the 2023-24 Division I Men's ITA Scholar Athletes, as well as the All-Academic team honorees. The NC State men's tennis program, as well as two individual athletes, were named among the two awards. The Wolfpack was one of 126 DI programs selected...
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