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May 28, 2025

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From preps to college to pros, new NC Sports HOF inductee Julius Peppers shone brightly in NC

August 18, 2021 Brett Friedlander

It’s hard to imagine now after a Lombardi Award, nine Pro Bowl selections, several retired jersey numbers and the fourth-most sacks in NFL history, but Julius Peppers didn’t consider himself a football player when he […]

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Bypassing college proved right move for Trot Nixon

August 13, 2021 Brett Friedlander

Technically, Trot Nixon came within one day of becoming a two-sport star at NC State.  In reality, he never actually got that close.  As much as he relished the opportunity to play football and baseball at the […]

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Judy Rose smashed through glass ceiling as longtime Charlotte AD

August 4, 2021 Brett Friedlander

RALEIGH — Judy Rose has served as a role model and mentor to countless young women in sports administration since she was named athletic director at Charlotte in 1990. It’s an advantage that wasn’t available […]

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NCSHOF inducts new class after year’s wait

July 27, 2021 Brett Friedlander

RALEIGH — Mack Brown has been inducted into several halls of fame during his long, successful career as a college football coach. This one, he said, was the most special because of who he went […]

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Maturity, talent make Will Shipley a special running back

June 2, 2021 Shawn Krest

Not many athletes are asked to share their thoughts on leadership before they’ve played in a college game. Will Shipley, however, isn’t like many athletes. The Weddington High standout, who decided to forgo his senior […]

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100 in 100: Surry County’s Billy Cox, Duke All-American

July 15, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]

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100 in 100: Rutherford County’s Forrest Burgess, baseball’s ‘Smoky’

July 8, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]

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100 in 100: Rowan County’s Billy Ray Barnes, Wake Forest’s two-sport ‘Bullet’

July 7, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]

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100 in 100: Lincoln County’s Dennis Byrd, pillar of NC State’s ‘White Shoes Defense’

June 2, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]

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100 in 100: Carteret County’s Mindy Ballou Fitzpatrick, a surfing and basketball star

April 8, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]

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