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Mourning, white-winged dove season opens on Sept. 2
The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reminds seasoned and novice hunters about the importance of being properly licensed, observing state and federal regulations and following safe hunting practices. Dove hunting season will be separated into three segments: Sept. 2-Oct. 5, Nov. 9 -Nov. 30 and Dec. 16-Jan. 31, 2025. The daily bag limit is 15 mourning or...
Back to school guide: Students in Raleigh, Durham and Cumberland Counties return to the classroom
Students who go to schools on a traditional calendar in Wake, Durham and Cumberland counties are getting ready to begin another year.Wake County Public School SystemBus riders should have received an email on August 16 with detailed information about stops and estimated pick-up and drop-off times. Starting this school year, parents of students can get up-to-the-minute notifications via text and/or email when their child's bus is delayed. Click here for updated bus routes.To enhance student safety, WCPSS will begin using the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS). Students, teachers, and administrators will be trained to recognize the signs of at-risk...
Mandeville Star RB Nate Sheppard Chooses Duke University: Reasons Why
Nate Sheppard, a top running back from Mandeville's Class of 2025, has committed to Duke University after a standout junior season where he garnered over 20 Division I offers. Sheppard, a three-star recruit, chose Duke due to a strong relationship with running backs coach Willie Simmons and a positive school culture. Despite having offers from notable programs like Tulane, Cal, Cincinnati, and Northwestern, the consistent communication from the Duke staff solidified his decision. With almost 2,000 rushing yards last season, Sheppard aims to lead Mandeville to a state championship and break the 2,000-yard milestone in his senior year.
Rebels start strong behind Phillips’ career-best outing
CALYPSO — North Duplin couldn’t have scripted a better season-opening football game at H.E. Grubbs Field Friday evening. Isaac Davis started the opening act with a safety just 13 seconds after kickoff. A minute later, Carell Phillips relished the first of many moments in the spotlight. The junior...
Seaforth falls short of fourth-quarter comeback in season-opening loss to Westover
PITTSBORO — Seaforth’s comeback effort came up just short in its football season opener. After being down 18-0 entering the final quarter, the Hawks, opening the season at home, fell to Westover, 18-16. Early in the fourth quarter, Seaforth began to chip at the deficit with a 12-yard...
3 Guys from Pittsboro talk with Robert Reives about balancing growth with community values
Siler City, NC – On a Tuesday afternoon, a conversation between Robert Reives, the minority leader of the North Carolina House of Representatives, and three guys from Pittsboro having lunch sheds light on the values of family, education, and community in a rapidly evolving region. Over lunch with ERic Andrews, Greg Stafford and me at the Broken Spit in Siler City, Reives delves into some of his favorite memories, the significance of education, and the transformative impact of recent industrial developments in the area. As Chatham County undergoes unprecedented growth, Reives emphasizes the importance of staying grounded in the community’s roots while embracing the opportunities that lie ahead.
First Look: Minnesota vs North Carolina
The wait is almost over, in just five days, the Minnesota Golden Gophers will begin their 2024 season by hosting the Atlantic Coastal Conference's North Carolina Tar Heels, for the second of a home-and-home series between the two programs. It will be just the second matchup all-time between the two...
Tar Heels Simulating Game-Like Experience Ahead of Weekday Opener
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina sits six days away from its atypical Thursday night season opener against Minnesota, and in preparation, the Tar Heels are treating Friday like a Saturday. The team is holding a mock game at Kenan Stadium, going through the day like it will go...
UNC Women's Basketball program earns commitment from top-25 Class of 2025 prospect
Courtney Banghart and the UNC women's basketball program received very good news on Friday as top-25 ranked Class of 2025 standout Taliyah Henderson has committed to the University of North Carolina. The five-star wing, ranked No. 21 overall in the Class of 2025 in the latest ESPNW 100 rankings, chose...
Report: North Carolina ranks top ten for clean energy
North Carolina is making significant strides in the renewable energy sector, solidifying its position as a leader in the field. According to a new report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP), a trade group representing 800 companies, the Tar Heel State now ranks ninth nationally in clean energy generation.
NC students finding new ways of expression with Parents Bill of Rights in place
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — For the next nine months, students in school districts across North Carolina will have a new reality with the policies behind Senate Bill 49. SB 49 is also known as the Parents Bill of Rights and the "Don't Say Gay" law. The Parents Bill of...
Support crosses county lines after high school students killed in Ramseur crash
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Although Eastern Randolph and Eastern Alamance went head to head Friday in terms of football, the two schools came together as one to honor the teens hurt and killed in a Ramseur car crash Thursday. For the Eastern Randolph community, this pain cuts deep. On...
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