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PGA Tour returning to Asheville for the first time in 86 years as it adds to fall schedule

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The PGA Tour is returning to Asheville, North Carolina, for the first time in 86 years. It announced a four-year deal with the Biltmore Estate and Explore Asheville sharing duties as the title sponsor. The Biltmore Championship will be the third week in September 2026 at The Cliff at Walnut Cove. It adds to the growing part of the FedEx Cup Fall. The tour already has announced a new event in Austin, Texas. Asheville has history on the PGA Tour. It held the Land of Sky Open from 1939 through 1942. Ben Hogan won the last three times.… Continue Reading

Tyler Shough throws for 2 TDs to earn first win as Saints defeat Panthers 17-7

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rookie Tyler Shough has earned his first win as an NFL starting quarterback. He threw for 282 yards and two touchdowns as the New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 17-7 on Sunday to snap a four-game skid. Shough connected with Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson for long touchdowns, and Alvin Kamara ran for 83 yards for the Saints. New Orleans outgained Carolina 388 yards to 175. Bryce Young was limited to 124 yards passing and turned the ball over twice as his four-game win streak as a starter ended.… Continue Reading

Ehlers scores winner early in 2nd period as Hurricanes top Wild 4-3

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Nikolaj Ehlers scored 46 seconds into the second period and goalie Frederik Andersen overcame a poor start to stop the final 18 shots he faced as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3. Jackson Blake, Andrei Svechnikov and Sean Walker also scored for the Hurricanes, who’ve won three of their last four games. They’ve won back-to-back outings for the first time since Oct. 16 and 18. Blake and Walker also each had an assist and Andersen finished with 20 saves. Matt Boldy, playing in his 300th NHL game, scored two goals and Brock Faber had one for the Wild. Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves.… Continue Reading

North Carolina’s largest city reelects mayor after fallout over train stabbing

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Voters in Charlotte, North Carolina, have reelected Democratic Mayor Vi Lyles after safety concerns in the city increased following a recent stabbing on a commuter train. Lyles won comfortably on Tuesday against Republican and Libertarian challengers. The August killing of a young Ukrainian woman sparked outrage and intensified the focus on crime during the campaign. The Republican-controlled state legislature passed a law in September addressing some criminal justice issues stemming from what happened. Lyles has highlighted additional safety measures for the light rail system. Charlotte hasn’t elected a Republican mayor since 2007.… Continue Reading

Scott, Bailey power NC State to 48-36 upset of No. 8 Georgia Tech for Yellow Jackets’ 1st loss

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Duke Scott ran for a career-best 196 yards in place of injured Atlantic Coast Conference rushing leader Hollywood Smothers to help N.C. State stun No. 8 Georgia Tech 48-36 on Saturday night. That ended the Yellow Jackets’ unbeaten run after their first 8-0 start since 1966. Scott had a late 30-yard TD run that effectively sealed the win. CJ Bailey threw for 340 yards and accounted for three TDs for the Wolfpack. Haynes King threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more for Georgia Tech. This was N.C. State’s first win against a top-10 team since September 2021.… Continue Reading

Nate Sheppard’s 3-yard TD, Duke’s 2-point conversion stun Clemson 46-45

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Nate Sheppard had a 3-yard touchdown run with 40 seconds left and Duke got the two-point conversion to win at Clemson for the first time since 1980 with a 46-45 victory. The Blue Devils didn’t hesitate in lining up for the victory after Sheppard scored and quarterback Darian Mensah found Shamir Hagans for the winning points. Clemson has lost four games at home, the first time that’s happened since 1998. Mensah finished with 361 yards passing and a career-best four touchdown passes. Cade Klubnik, in his first game back since getting injured against Boston College last month, passed for 385 yards and two touchdowns for Clemson.… Continue Reading

North Carolina lawmaker accused of sex crimes resigns from state House

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina state legislator accused by authorities of sex-related crimes involving a 15-year-old has resigned from the General Assembly. Cecil Brockman’s resignation letter late Friday came just after the House speaker formally announced a committee to investigate Brockman’s alleged misconduct. House leaders from both parties, along with Democratic Gov. Josh Stein, had urged Brockman to resign since his arrest three weeks ago. Brockman had served in the House since 2015. He wrote that he needed to focus on defending himself. Democrats in Brockman’s district will now choose someone to serve out his two-year term.… Continue Reading

Johnston County sheriff says a North Carolina suspect may have killed 4 of his children over several months

SMITHFIELD, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say a North Carolina man charged with killing four of his children after human remains were found in the trunk of a vehicle believe the slayings occurred over several months. Wellington Delano Dickens III contacted authorities Monday and told them he had killed his children and where to find the bodies at his home near Raleigh. Authorities say the victims include three of his biological children, aged 6, 9, and 10, and his 18-year-old stepchild. Investigators now believe the deaths started in May and continued through September. No motive has been identified. Dickens is being held without bond and an investigation is ongoing.… Continue Reading

Duke University study finds EVs quickly overcome their energy-intensive build to be cleaner than gas cars

DETROIT (AP) — Producing and manufacturing electric vehicles and their batteries uses a lot of energy, leading many to be skeptical about the environmental benefits of going electric. But a new study says that after two years of use, EVs have a cleaner bottom line than gas-powered vehicles. The study also found gasoline vehicles lead to two to three times more damage to the climate and air quality than EVs in the long term. The work offers insight into a transportation sector that makes up a big part of U.S. emissions. Researchers from Northern Arizona University and Duke University published their findings Wednesday in the journal PLOS Climate.… Continue Reading

A North Carolina man is charged with 4 murder counts after telling authorities he killed his kids

ZEBULON, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man who told authorities he killed four of his children and that the bodies were in the trunk of a vehicle at his home has been charged with one murder count. Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that Wellington Delano Dickens III is charged with one count of murder and is being held without bond in the Johnston County Jail. It says sheriffs deputies found human remains in his garage after he dialed 911 on Monday evening. Multiple additional charges were anticipated, according to the news release.… Continue Reading