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Billy Edwards Jr. set to start at QB for UNC after injury-shortened year at Wisconsin
Billy Edwards Jr. says he is eager to get back on the field as North Carolina's starting quarterback after an injury-shortened year at Wisconsin
THE CLOSING BELL: Wall Street drifts at the start of a week that could swing stocks and bonds
U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish as the countdown ticks toward potentially market-moving events coming later in the week.
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3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren't sold
A growing number of colleges are offering three-year degree programs, which cut a year off a traditional bachelor's with reduced credit.
Panthers expect starting RB Chuba Hubbard to be ready for the regular season opener vs. Bears
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is expected to be ready for the team's regular-season opener against the Chicago Bears Coach Dave Canales says.
European leaders mark Ukraine's 35th Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on
European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv for the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence Day. Russia's invasion, which began in 2022, pushed on.
Hanig leaves the General Assembly
A coastal Republican lawmaker is leaving the General Assembly.
Man pleads guilty in drunk boating fatal
The suspect in a deadly Chatham County boating accident that happened last summer on Harris Lake pleaded guilty Monday (August 25).
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Ryan Blaney wins second consecutive NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Ryan Blaney overcame a major fumble by his pit crew and charged from 17th to first for his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. T
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Lemon Shrimp Skewers
Soak up the end of summer with these bright, flavorful shrimp skewers. Ingredients 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined ¼ cup olive oil 3 tablespoons fre...
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A Taste of Summer: Growing Blackberries in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Summer reminds me of one of the premier desserts in North Carolina. When I was a youngster growing up in Nash County, one of the many thrills was diggin...
