November 2020 Archives

FSU out, Miami in as Duke football’s opponent this weekend

November 29, 2020 North State Journal Staff

GREENSBORO — The Atlantic Coast Conference shuffled its football schedule, calling off Florida State’s game at Duke on Saturday and sending No. 9 Miami to play the Blue Devils instead. Duke, at 1-7 in the […]

2 New York City officers shot, suspected shooter killed

November 29, 2020 Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

NEW YORK — Two New York City police officers shot and killed an off-duty college security officer on Tuesday after he opened fire and wounded them as they responded to a domestic violence call at […]

Muffed punt sinks Panthers in error-filled loss to Vikings

November 29, 2020 The Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Chad Beebe seized the chance to make up for the glaring mistake still fresh in his mind, one of many gaffes that nearly cost Minnesota the game. After their awful start, the Vikings […]

Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home

November 29, 2020 Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones. Consumers spent an estimated $9 billion on U.S. retail websites on Black Friday, according to […]

Sims lead Georgia Tech past Duke

November 29, 2020 The Associated Press

ATLANTA — After having to endure an unexpected four-week layoff, Jeff Sims played like he was determined to make up for lost time. Sims threw three touchdown passes and ran for 108 yards, setting career […]

College Basketball Roundup: Duke freshmen lead way in opener

November 28, 2020 The Associated Press

DURHAM — Freshman Jalen Johnson had 19 points, 19 rebounds and four blocks to help No. 9 Duke overcome a turnover-filled performance and beat Coppin State 81-71 in Saturday’s delayed season opener for both teams. […]

Thomas bounces back, throws for 4 TDs in App State’s win over Troy

November 28, 2020 The Associated Press

BOONE — Zac Thomas passed for 279 yards and matched his career high with four touchdown passes as Appalachian State defeated Troy 47-10 on Saturday, rebounding from a loss at No. 16 Coastal Carolina. The […]

ACC announces postponement of Wake Forest-Miami game

November 28, 2020 North State Journal Staff

The ACC has announced that the football game between Wake Forest and Miami, scheduled for Dec. 5, has been postponed. The move follows positive tests, subsequent quarantining and contact tracing within the Deacons’ roster. This […]

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THE WORD: Advent arrives

November 28, 2020 North State Journal Staff

The Thanksgiving week marks the start of the “holiday season” in the U.S. As we reflect on a year marked by losses, challenges, defeats and uncertainty, we should be thankful for the positive moments that […]

East Carolina scores 45 points in 1st half, beats SMU

November 28, 2020 The Associated Press

GREENVILLE — Holton Ahlers threw for four first-half touchdowns and East Carolina held off SMU’s second-half rally for a 52-38 victory on Saturday. ECU (3-6, 3-5 American) scored a touchdown on its first six possessions […]

Month: November 2020

FSU out, Miami in as Duke football’s opponent this weekend

2 New York City officers shot, suspected shooter killed

Muffed punt sinks Panthers in error-filled loss to Vikings

Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home

Sims lead Georgia Tech past Duke

College Basketball Roundup: Duke freshmen lead way in opener

Thomas bounces back, throws for 4 TDs in App State’s win over Troy

ACC announces postponement of Wake Forest-Miami game

THE WORD: Advent arrives

East Carolina scores 45 points in 1st half, beats SMU

Student behavior was cited as the top problem in both teacher and principal surveys
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Student behavior was cited as the top problem in both teacher and principal surveys