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Byrd featured at FCA Rally at Ridgecroft School
AHOSKIE – The Northeast North Carolina Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) announces that East Carolina University baseball’s Parker Byrd will appear at an FCA Rally on Thursday, Aug. 29 at Ridgecroft School. The doors open at 5:30 pm and the program will begin at 6 pm. The event...
Fire damages 2-story home near Zebulon
Firefighters on Saturday responded to a house fire in northern Wake County. Before 8:45 a.m., firefighters responded to a two-story home on Ferrell Meadows Drive, north of the Zebulon Airport. There was fire and smoke damage on one side of the house. WRAL News is working to learn what caused...
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...
80,000 attend Packapalooza in Raleigh as part of NC State’s Welcome Week
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A display of fireworks lit up the sky near N.C. State University’s Belltower Saturday night while students, faculty, families and alumni embraced the red glowing tower that welcomed students to a new academic year. “We have a connection, and the excitement. It’s a lot...
Southeast Raleigh starts the 2024 campaign with big win over Enloe
RALEIGH, N.C. — They say it’s not how you start, but how you finish. However, it helps when you have a great start. Southeast Raleigh defeated rival Enloe, 49-15, in the Raleigh Classic. It’s the third straight win in the series for the Bulldogs, who rang the victory bell in their endzone to celebrate.
ODU OL Commit Cameron Hill Will Be At NC State’s 2024 Season Opener
2025 Old Dominion Offensive Line verbal commit 3-Star Cameron Hill (6’3”/307) will be at NC State’s season opener against Western Carolina next Thursday night. Hill verbally committed to ODU on April 16th. He has been retweeting NC State football content regularly over the past week. NC State...
NC State among schools recruiting powerful DL Trashawn Ruffin hardest
One of the biggest reasons NC State sustained success under veteran head coach Dave Doeren is the consistent high-level defensive line play. Obviously, a major part of that puzzle is recruiting, and the Wolfpack has consistently identified and landed impact players in the trenches. Looking ahead to 2026, Mount Olive (N.C.) North Duplin standout Trashawn Ruffin is among State's top defensive line targets.
Coaching mentor returns to sidelines
It’s been said that a good coach can serve as a mentor, guiding athletes through challenges and triumphs and instilling values that transcend the realm of sports. You can count Northampton County’s John Brown into that category – twice. After leaving the bench and hanging up his whistle and clipboard following 18 years of service at Lasker’s Northeast Academy, Brown returned just a few years ago – first as a...
Dogs invited to swim at Pooch Plunge at Robert Strange Park pool
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington has announced the dates for this year’s pooch plunge at the Robert Strange Park pool at 410 S 10th St. Sept. 4 (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.) Sept. 5 (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.) Sept. 6 (3:30 to 7:30p.m.) Sept. 7 (noon to...
Virginia Oncology of EC cuts ribbon at new location near new hospital
Virginia Oncology Associates’ staff celebrated the opening of what the cancer treatment center's oncologist described as its “new and improved” location with a ribbon cutting Thursday evening. The cancer treatment center is now open at 905 Thunder Road, Suite 250, on the second floor of the Medical Office building at the Sentara Albemarle Regional Health Campus. It formerly was located on North Road Street near the current Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. ...
Free food, music and voter registration to be offered at NAACP Block Party Aug. 24
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Free food, music and the opportunity to register to vote will be offered at the New Hanover County Branch NAACP’s Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 24. The event is set to take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 714 Emory Street in Wilmington.
UNC Football: We Appreciate Your Patience
As the UNC Tar Heels gear up for a new football season, the anticipation and commitment from players and fans alike are palpable. The offseason served as a testing ground where athletes prepared for the challenges ahead, nurturing hope for a better performance after last year's disappointment. With the season's kickoff just days away, the lingering anxiety and excitement reflect the all-or-nothing nature of college football, where commitment can make or break a team's success. Fans and players are ready to see how the hard work translates onto the field.
UNC's 'Experimental Suites' Might Be the Most Embarrassing Idea of the Year
If I was looking to buy North Carolina season tickets and someone pitched me on one of these "experimental suites", I think I'd cuss them out. What is the idea here, exactly? So you're buying a "suite" of wooden bar chairs far less comfortable than the permanent seats right next to them — credit to UNC for having padded seats, that's a win — in a bad location where nobody was buying tickets, but you get a little bit of shade from a glorified beach tent? At least they also look terrible and embarrassing.
Man dead, woman shot overnight on Avondale Drive in Durham, police say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A man is dead and another person was shot on Avondale Drive in Durham early Sunday morning, police said. According to the Durham Police Department, an officer working off duty at a business on the 2200 block of Avondale Drive heard gunshots at around 4:19 a.m. The officer then responded to the parking lot of a nearby business and found a man and woman who had been shot, police said.
Trinity Jones, 16, Reported Missing From Durham Since Aug. 13; Police Seek Public’s Help
DURHAM, NC – The Durham Police Department is actively searching for 16-year-old Trinity Jones, who has been missing since August 13, 2024. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as concerns grow over her safety. Trinity was last seen in Durham, North Carolina, and has not been...
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