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A Record Dry June Accelerates Drought’s Arrival
Extreme heat hit home in June, with little rainfall throughout the month. That combination brought the rapid onset of drought conditions in North Carolina. A boost from a late-month heat wave helped put our June temperatures well above normal. The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reports a preliminary statewide average temperature of 75.4°F. That ranks as our 22nd-warmest June out of the past 130 years and the warmest since 2018.
3-Star DL Makhi Williams-Lee Commits to NC State!
3-Star 2025 Defensive Lineman Makhi Williams-Lee (6’2″/290) has verbally committed to NC State!. Williams-Lee took an Official Visit to NC State on the 2nd weekend in June, and then took one to Oklahoma the following weekend. He also holds offers from Kansas, Mississippi St., Texas Tech, Kansas St. and others.
After 40 years, it is the end of an era at NC State
There have been two constants in the North Carolina State University turf program for most of the past four decades. Fred Yelverton and Rick Brandenburg each earned his doctorate degree at NC State, then returned to work at their alma mater within a year of each other — in 1984 and 1985, respectively.
Crabtree Creek Greenway now fully connects to Umstead State Park
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Crabtree Creek West trail, an expansion to Raleigh’s existing Crabtree Creek Greenway, has been completed. “I was telling my wife the other day that if we didn’t live in Raleigh, we’d come here just for all the bike riding there is,” said James Bellard, who frequently cycles on the trail.
Heavy Rain Causes Mass Confusion at Dorothea Dix Park Fireworks Show
Heavy rain moved through the area right before 9:30 PM on Thursday night, causing mass confusion among people waiting for the fireworks show at Dorothea Dix Park. Many attendees were unsure if the show would proceed, with some believing the park was being evacuated. The City of Raleigh confirmed it...
1 shot, 1 in custody following shooting in East Raleigh
One man was shot and another taken into custody at a mobile home park in Raleigh.The shooting happened jut before 1 p.m. on July 4th on Bodie Island Lane near the Neuse River in East Raleigh.Police have not identified either of the men involved in this case or released any details about why the shooting happened.Hours after the shooting another call brought police back to the same area. This happened because a fist fight broke out among two people.Raleigh Police Department hasn't released any details about that altercation either.
Man charged in hit-and-run with EMS truck, chase, Raleigh police say
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A man is accused of hitting an EMS truck and fleeing the scene, leading to a police chase on the Fourth of July, according to the Raleigh Police Department. At about 6:02 a.m. Thursday, officers said they were called to a crash involving a Wake...
Dangerous heat: Get ready for outdoor summer fun days early
With highs forecast near the triple-digits for the rest of the holiday weekend, emergency officials are warning people about staying outdoors in the heat for too long. Highs on Thursday reached 100 degrees in Raleigh, the second-hottest Fourth of July on record. The record to beat for the day is 101 degrees.
NC State’s ACC Network takeover is set for July 13
Midnight - 2 a.m. — NC State at Clemson (softball) 2 a.m. - 4 a.m. — Virginia Tech at NC State (wrestling) 4 a.m. - 6 a.m. — NC State vs. Virginia (men’s ACC basketball tournament) 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. — NC State vs. Louisville...
What Happened: Has Carolina Ever Played a Meaningful Consolation Game?
Third-place games typically don’t mean much to a program with North Carolina’s pedigree, but an exception may be the 1958 Dixie Classic, the greatest in the 12-year history of the event created by former N.C. State Coach Everett Case. That year the tournament not only featured four top-10...
NCCU Alum, Former Athletics Intern Sheena Dean Selected For NCAA Postgraduate Internship
Indianapolis, Ind. – Sheena Dean, a recent North Carolina Central alum and former athletics intern, has been chosen for the prestigious NCAA’s 2024-25 Postgraduate Internship Program. Her selection, announced by the NCAA, is a testament to her exceptional academic and professional achievements. Dean, who is from Raleigh, obtained...
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