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Long-lost mother found after 24 years, but she won’t reveal her location to family
us-news1 day ago

Long-lost mother found after 24 years, but she won’t reveal her location to family

A Rockingham County, North Carolina mother who vanished in December 2001 has been located and is safe, but she has requested that her current whereabouts remain undisclosed to her family. Authorities are reviewing the case while the family, who has expressed mixed emotions about possible reconnection, processes the news. The disappearance involved domestic issues mentioned by the sheriff, but investigators say there are no records of such issues before she left.

McKneely Key to Louisville’s Hopeful Night Against UNC
sports-college-basketball1 day ago

McKneely Key to Louisville’s Hopeful Night Against UNC

Preview of Louisville at North Carolina highlighting Isaac McKneely as the key offensive weapon; the recommended play is McKneely Over 2.5 three-pointers (+140) against UNC’s defense, with Louisville’s defense facing similar issues and UNC’s offense poised to score. The piece also mentions a potential same-game parlay (Louisville moneyline, Over 162.5) and notes the game tips off at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN.

NC Artist with Golf-Course Drawings Fatally Shot at Mar-a-Lago Perimeter
us-news3 days ago

NC Artist with Golf-Course Drawings Fatally Shot at Mar-a-Lago Perimeter

A 21-year-old Cameron, North Carolina, resident, Austin Tucker Martin, who recently started an art business drawing golf-course scenes, was fatally shot by Secret Service and Palm Beach County deputies after breaching Mar-a-Lago’s north perimeter with a shotgun and fuel canister; he was confronted, told to drop the items, and shot after raising the shotgun to a shooting position, with Trump not present at the time.

Veesaar Returns, Heels Rally for 77-64 Win at Syracuse
sports4 days ago

Veesaar Returns, Heels Rally for 77-64 Win at Syracuse

No. 16 North Carolina beat Syracuse 77-64 in the JMA Wireless Dome as Henri Veesaar returned from an illness and injury to score 19 points. The Tar Heels trailed by five at halftime (33-28) but surged in the second half, shooting 61.5% and outscoring the Orange 44-36 to sweep the season series. Seth Trimble added 13 after halftime, Luka Bogavac had 13, and Zayden High chipped in 9 points with a career-high 11 rebounds. Syracuse’s JJ Starling led all scorers with 22. UNC’s defense limited Syracuse to 3-for-17 from three and the Tar Heels head home to host Louisville next.

Tar Heels Seek Redemption in Syracuse Road Rematch
sports4 days ago

Tar Heels Seek Redemption in Syracuse Road Rematch

No. 16 North Carolina travels to the JMA Wireless Dome for a road rematch with Syracuse after an 82-58 loss to NC State. With Caleb Wilson out and Henri Veesaar questionable, UNC must lean on its guards and frontcourt depth while Syracuse—led by Donnie Freeman with support from Nate Kingz and JJ Starling—tests UNC’s interior and perimeter defense. The Tar Heels previously built a 32-point lead in their last meeting but had to hold on to win 87-77; this game in Syracuse will require better execution and ball control to avoid a similar collapse.

North Carolina mass-shooting teen gets life without parole
crime11 days ago

North Carolina mass-shooting teen gets life without parole

An 18-year-old in Raleigh, NC, who killed five people in a mass shooting when he was 15, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to five counts of first-degree murder. The judge rejected parole after 25 years, stating the crimes showed irreparable corruption; the case included a note claiming he hated humans and a defense theory of a dissociative episode linked to acne medication. The rampage began at his home, included the killing of his 16-year-old brother and an off-duty officer, and followed extensive online planning. Victims’ families urged the harsh sentence as prosecutors emphasized premeditation and planning.

Scheyer Walks Back Punch Claims After Duke-UNC Clash
sports16 days ago

Scheyer Walks Back Punch Claims After Duke-UNC Clash

Duke coach Jon Scheyer initially claimed staff were punched after UNC’s court-storming win, but two days later he said a staffer was not punched—only trampled and left with a bloody lip. The article argues his early accusations were inaccurate, stresses the need for factual reporting in a heated rivalry, and notes that video would exist to prove any punches.

NC Bettors Target Offshore Lines for Super Bowl LX
sports17 days ago

NC Bettors Target Offshore Lines for Super Bowl LX

North Carolina bettors are navigating a maturing online betting market as offshore sportsbooks offer sharper Super Bowl LX odds, bigger prop menus, and substantial bonuses. The piece catalogs top NC-friendly platforms (BetOnline, Lucky Rebel, VoltageBet, BetNow, MyBookie) and their promos, notes HB 828’s collegiate-prop ban, a 4.25% flat tax on winnings, and border-area betting surges near South Carolina. It also highlights geolocation checks and session-tracking tips to avoid issues at kickoff while outlining regulatory context for 2026 NCAA season and NFL Super Bowl bets.

Trimble's buzzer-beater lifts UNC past Duke in dramatic rivalry finish
sports18 days ago

Trimble's buzzer-beater lifts UNC past Duke in dramatic rivalry finish

North Carolina's Seth Trimble hit a corner 3 with 0.4 seconds left to give the 14th-ranked Tar Heels a 71-68 win over Duke at the Smith Center, marking UNC's first and only lead after trailing by as many as 13. Caleb Wilson led UNC with 23 points, while Cameron Boozer scored 24 for Duke; Henri Veesaar added 13 in the second half, including the tying 3, and fans rushed the court after the comeback as Duke's final shot failed to connect.