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Shot clocks for permits make sense
North Carolina plays a starring role in the origin story of college basketball’s shot clock. That is to say, it was the “four corners” offense of the late Dean Smith, longtime coach of the Tar Heels, that ultimately forced the NCAA’s hand back in the 1980s. Although professional basketball had employed a shot clock for decades, leaders of the college […] The post Shot clocks for permits make sense first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
5 killed in crash on I-95 involving 3 tractor-trailers and 2 SUVs in North Carolina
Families in North Carolina and Georgia are mourning the loss of loved ones after five people were killed in a crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 95 on Wednesday afternoon.The crash happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. and involved three tractor-trailers and two SUVs in Wilson County.A tractor-trailer driver who was hauling orange juice crashed into two SUVs and another tractor-trailer carrying a load of eggs. A third tractor-trailer, which was hauling sand, was also hit, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP).The truck hauling orange juice erupted into flames and was badly burned. The impact from the crash...
DBR Podcast #639 - The Computer That Says Duke Is #2
The latest edition of the Duke Basketball Roundup features a look at the rankings of Bart Torvik, who plugged a whole bunch of data into his computer and asked it to give him an analytical preseason ranking of every team in college basketball. It spat out two teams at the very top of the heap, the Houston Cougars and the Duke Blue Devils. It even projects how many points per game Cooper Flagg, Khaman Maluach, and Kon Kneuppel will average next season.
Maalik Murphy says he couldn't have found a better spot than Duke in transfer portal
One of the first moves Manny Diaz made after being named head football coach of the Duke Football program, after doing everything he could to minimize the departure of his current players to the transfer portal, was look for talent to boost his future team. With a signal caller heading out the door in Riley Leonard, Diaz made landing a QB of his own a priority and recalled a connection he had made with then Texas Longhorn Maalik Murphy nearly ten years prior.
Latest Duke Chronicle Profile - Cooper Flagg
The Duke Chronicle’s latest profile is out and it’s of freshman sensation Cooper Flagg. He’s widely expected to be the star freshman in college basketball but we might have to accept the possibility that teammate Khaman Maluach may emerge as the better player. He started fairly late and has immense potential. But for now, the buzz is with Flagg, and for good reason.
Downtown Durham business owners share frustrations over rent, parking, safety as 2 businesses leave
Two more businesses in downtown Durham are leaving. Cuban restaurant Copa and 321 Coffee are closing their doors. The news was shocking to community members like Hailey Carpenter."The rent prices in Durham are astronomical and something needs to be done about it, especially from a government side of things," said Carpenter.The owners of 321 Coffee told ABC11 that they chose not to renew their lease.In April, ABC11 spoke to the owner of Copa after the restaurant had gotten a new lease on life after posting online appeals for support. It was on the verge of shutting its doors, but the...
Durham man faces narcotics charges
On Sunday, July 21st, 2024 the Caswell County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged 53 year old Durham, N.C. Township resident Kent Christopher James with the commission of the following Felonious narcotics offenses; (1) count of Possession of Mariuana, (1) count of Possession with Intent to Manufacture Sell Deliver Marijuana and (1) count of Maintaining Vehicle Dwelling Place of Controlled Substance. In addition he was charged with (1) count of Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia.
Durham police car damaged in crash, no injuries reported
A Durham police car and a Kia Soul were involved in a crash Wednesday on North Roxboro Street at East Club Boulevard. The crash occurred around 1:45 p.m., according to Durham police. Sky 5 flew overhead at 2:30 p.m. A Durham police car in the middle of North Roxboro Street had visible front-end damage.
North Carolina Alert: Flood Watch as 3” Rain Expected Today
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina residents are under a flood watch through tonight as up to 3 inches of rain is expected across the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings for scattered flash flooding, particularly in urban areas and places with poor drainage. Strong to severe thunderstorms are also forecasted, contributing to the heavy rainfall.
U.S. Army soldier sentenced to three years in prison on fraud, theft of government property charges
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — A U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3), Christopher Hammond, 38, was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a scheme that resulted in the theft of government property in which he got at least $2 million in proceeds. Hammond was also ordered to pay restitution in the […]
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