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Historic reunion includes tour of Nash County
A grand family reunion brought more than 130 people from across the nation to Nash County recently. The 2024 Ealy family reunion, which was held July 18-21 in Raleigh, included a special tour of the birthplace of the family’s patriarch, and the tour featured other significant Nash County sites. This was the first reunion the Ealy family held in North Carolina, and it was also the family’s golden anniversary. In...
Countdown to Kickoff: Opponent Previews - North Carolina
North Carolina enters season six of Mack Brown’s second tenure with many of the same questions they always have. Can the defense play decent enough to help win games instead of just allowing the Heels to lose them. Mack is 38-27 in his second stint, 24-18 in conference play.
The Impact of Red Hat Amphitheater Leaving DTR
Red Hat Amphitheater could permanently close to save a single DTR block that sees hardly any traffic. The future of Downtown Raleigh is at stake—and Red Hat Amphitheater sits at the center of it all. While Red Hat was initially intended to be a temporary venue, the City has...
Raleigh-Durham leaders adjust to market uncertainty, show positive business sentiment
July 2024 — The Raleigh/Durham region, known as the Triangle, has climbed the ranks of U.S. metro areas to become a vibrant technology and advanced manufacturing corridor. The region’s schools and universities attract the world’s leading talent that support the business community, while public and private sector entities experience sustainable growth despite economic headwinds, as indicated in the latest Capital Analytics Business Sentiment Survey (CABSS).
Videos, transcripts: UNC at ACC Kickoff
CHARLOTTE — North Carolina coach Mack Brown, along with Conner Harrell, Max Johnson and Kaimon Rucker met with the media Thursday during the final day of ACC Kickoff at the Hilton Uptown Charlotte. The first video is from the formal press conference and the transcript is from that press conference. The second video is from the breakout room; there is no transcript for that video.
Packed recruiting intel: Updates on 4-star S Jordan Young and 4-star WR Shamarius Peterkin
NC State is prioritizing two of the top recruits in North Carolina. Here's the latest intel on Shamarius Peterkin and Jordan Young. The post Packed recruiting intel: Updates on 4-star S Jordan Young and 4-star WR Shamarius Peterkin appeared first on On3.
Gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
Judge strikes down a North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge ruled Friday that a provision in North Carolina’s abortion laws requiring doctors to document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills should be blocked permanently, affirming that it was too vague to be enforced reasonably. The implementation of that requirement was already halted last year by U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles until a lawsuit challenging portions of the abortion law enacted by the Republican-dominated General Assembly in 2023 was litigated further. Eagles now says a permanent injunction would be issued at some point. But Eagles on Friday restored enforcement of...
N.C. Coaches Association announces coaches for 2025 all-star games
The N.C. Coaches Association has released the names of the coaches who will lead teams in the 2025 East-West All-Star Games and the Carolinas Classic. The Carolinas Classic, which features some of North Carolina's top senior boys & girls basketball players and their counterparts from South Carolina, will be played in March 2025, though an exact date has not been announced.
Kids Can Launch Into Learning With New Tablets At Clayton Library
CLAYTON – There are new innovative tools available in the Town of Clayton to help kids improve early literacy skills and promote learning year-round. Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library offers more than 20 Launchpad tablets. Designed for children from Pre-K to 5th Grade, they come pre-loaded with educational content and present a variety of themes through apps, storybooks, and videos, so kids can gain a better understanding of the subject matter.
Duke Track & Field Welcomes Kenyetta Iyevbele to Coaching Staff
DURHAM – Duke Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Shawn Wilbourn announced Friday afternoon the addition of Kenyetta Iyevbele to the coaching staff as an assistant track & field and cross country coach. Iyevbele joins the Blue Devils following a two-year stint as the Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach at the University of Delaware.
JCPS 2024 Facilities & Construction Employee Of The Year Named
SMITHFIELD – Facilities Services Coordinator Shane Johnson was named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2024 Facilities and Construction Employee of the Year. Johnson has been with the school district for nearly 24 years, working his way up from a carpenter, to foreman, to his current position. Being named employee...
Duke Energy wants extension on plan to cut carbon emissions 70% by 2030
Duke Energy asks for more time fulfilling climate change plan. Duke Energy is asking for more time to meet a state deadline to slow down climate change. They’re also asking for state permission to build a new fleet of natural gas power plants. The utility agreed in 2021 to cut its carbon emissions by 70 percent by 2030.
PruittHealth Breaks Ground on $385.5M Redevelopment at The Oaks at Whitaker Glen in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. — PruittHealth has broken ground on its $385.5 million redevelopment project at The Oaks at Whitaker Glen, a continuing care retirement community in Raleigh. The project that will combine upscale senior living, public-facing retail stores and healthcare on one campus. Upon completion, the community will feature 246...
Raleigh company looking for hospitality associates
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A company named Block By Block is looking for Hospitality Associates to work in downtown Raleigh. Hospitality ambassadors will be responsible for engaging with as many visitors as possible in the downtown area. The role is to visit businesses and document information to share with the community.
Former NC State All-American’s Thuney & McNeill Make CBS Sports’ Top-100 NFL Players of ’24
Pete Prisco of CBS Sports shared his Top-100 NFL Players heading into the 2024 season, and two former NC State All-Americans made the list: Offensive Guard Joe Thuney (Chiefs) & Defensive Tackle Alim McNeill (Lions). As part of the best interior-line group in the league, he excels in pass protection....
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