In 2016, North Carolina legislators created the NC Promise Tuition Plan to help students who struggle to afford college—as well as bolster enrollment at several UNC campuses. The $51 million plan reduces in-state tuition for […]
Through my experience working in the policy arena at the state d federal level, including during my time at NAMI-NC and in Washington, I have seen many different policy proposals come across my desk. Many of the […]
With the final games of the regular season having been played Saturday, seedings for the ACC baseball tournament have been set, with NC State, North Carolina and Duke all assigned to different pool play groups. […]
RALEIGH — For about a decade, a convenient excuse for the Carolina Hurricanes’ inability to score was that they ran into a hot goalie. There’s no doubt they did in the Eastern Conference Final. Bruins […]
SOUTHERN PINES — The scene on and around the practice green at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club on Monday resembled that of a class reunion rather than the preparation for a major championship. There […]
The NBA Draft Combine begins Wednesday in Chicago, with interviews and player testing. Later in the week, NBA hopefuls will participate in drills and scrimmages, hoping to impress pro scouts prior to next month’s draft. […]
DURHAM — The Durham Bulls have a familiar face on the coaching staff this season. Hitting batting practice grounders with a fungo bat and patrolling the first-base coaching box during games is former Bulls player […]
RALEIGH — Boo Corrigan became NC State’s new athletic director on May 1. It was an occasion that might have gone completely unnoticed had it not been for the heartfelt farewell message his predecessor Debbie […]
RALEIGH — The Carolina Hurricanes have been rolling at home ever since their newly acquired grunter named Hamilton started hogging the corner. Not defenseman Dougie Hamilton — Hamilton the pig. The 90-pound Juliana potbelly who […]
RALEIGH — Raleigh businessman Garland Tucker announced last week that he will challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis in the 2020 GOP primary. Tucker made his official announcement on “The Sean Hannity Show” and has […]
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