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North Carolina official overseeing hurricane rebuilding efforts is no longer in role
Read full article: North Carolina official overseeing hurricane rebuilding efforts is no longer in roleThe chief operating officer for the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency is no longer working in the position.
North Carolina Republicans complete a veto override of voucher, immigration bill
Read full article: North Carolina Republicans complete a veto override of voucher, immigration billThe Republican-dominated North Carolina legislature has completed its override of Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of legislation that addresses both private school scholarship grants and immigration.
Man charged in North Carolina highway shootings will remain in jail for now
Read full article: Man charged in North Carolina highway shootings will remain in jail for nowPolice say they have arrested a 23-year-old man suspected of shooting at least eight vehicles on a busy North Carolina highway as well as several area homes in recent days, in attacks that wounded a motorist.
North Carolina sees turnout record with more than 4.2M ballots cast at early in-person voting sites
Read full article: North Carolina sees turnout record with more than 4.2M ballots cast at early in-person voting sitesNorth Carolina elections officials say that more than 4.2 million voters cast ballots at early in-person voting sites, with turnout in western counties hit by Hurricane Helene outpacing the rest of the state.
North Carolina lawmakers pass a $273M Helene relief bill with voting changes to more counties
Read full article: North Carolina lawmakers pass a $273M Helene relief bill with voting changes to more countiesNorth Carolina legislators have approved an initial $273 million relief package to help address Hurricane Helene’s devastation and recovery in the mountains.
Republicans challenge North Carolina decision that lets students show university's mobile ID
Read full article: Republicans challenge North Carolina decision that lets students show university's mobile IDThe Republican Party has sued North Carolina’s elections board to block students and employees at the state’s flagship public university from showing a digital identification to comply with a photo ID law.
North Carolina's public universities cut 59 positions as part of a massive DEI overhaul this summer
Read full article: North Carolina's public universities cut 59 positions as part of a massive DEI overhaul this summerNewly released reports from North Carolina's public university system to prove compliance with a new systemwide diversity policy show several DEI position cuts and reassignments were made.
Harris campaign reserves $370M in ads after Labor Day, including battleground state push
Read full article: Harris campaign reserves $370M in ads after Labor Day, including battleground state pushVice President Kamala Harris’ campaign says it is reserving $370 million in advertising to run between Labor Day and Election Day.
Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names
Read full article: Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen namesVice President Kamala Harris is beginning to vet about a dozen possible candidates to be her running mate as she approaches one of most consequential decisions of her new presidential candidacy.
North Carolina's Medicaid expansion program has enrolled 500,000 people in just 7 months
Read full article: North Carolina's Medicaid expansion program has enrolled 500,000 people in just 7 monthsMore than 500,000 North Carolina residents have enrolled in state's Medicaid expansion program in the seven months since it was launched.
Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him — for now
Read full article: Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him — for nowPresident Joe Biden is working to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with ex-President Donald Trump.
Indigenous consultant accuses NHL's Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
Read full article: Indigenous consultant accuses NHL's Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassmentA consultant the Chicago Blackhawks hired to improve relations with American Indian tribes is accusing the team, its charity foundation and its CEO of fraud, breach of contract and sexual harassment.
Many Florida women can't get abortions past 6 weeks. Where else can they go?
Read full article: Many Florida women can't get abortions past 6 weeks. Where else can they go?Since Florida enacted a six-week abortion ban, clinics in several other Southern and mid-Atlantic states have sprung into action.
Japan's ruling party loses all 3 seats in special vote, seen as punishment for corruption scandal
Read full article: Japan's ruling party loses all 3 seats in special vote, seen as punishment for corruption scandalJapan's governing party has lost all three seats being contested in parliamentary by-elections Sunday.
Planned Parenthood announces $10 million voter campaign in North Carolina for 2024 election
Read full article: Planned Parenthood announces $10 million voter campaign in North Carolina for 2024 electionPlanned Parenthood affiliated groups have announced a $10 million voter engagement campaign in North Carolina for the 2024 election.
Defensemen injuries are already piling up early in the NHL playoffs
Read full article: Defensemen injuries are already piling up early in the NHL playoffsDefenses around the NHL playoffs have been depleted by existing and new injuries, from Tampa Bay’s Mikhail Sergachev and Colorado’s Samuel Girard being out long term to Carolina’s Brett Pesce going down Monday night and Washington being down to minor leaguers to fill its many voids.
Aho, Martinook cap Hurricanes' late rally to beat the Islanders for a 2-0 playoff series lead
Read full article: Aho, Martinook cap Hurricanes' late rally to beat the Islanders for a 2-0 playoff series leadSebastian Aho and Jordan Martinook scored 9 seconds apart late in the third period to help the Carolina Hurricanes complete a comeback from three goals down to beat the New York Islanders 5-3.
Andersen, Noesen help Hurricanes push past Islanders 3-1 to open 1st-round NHL playoff series
Read full article: Andersen, Noesen help Hurricanes push past Islanders 3-1 to open 1st-round NHL playoff seriesStefan Noesen grabbed a loose puck atop the crease and pushed it past Semyon Varlamov early in the third period to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 3-1 to open their NHL playoff series.
Biden wins more delegates in Wyoming and Alaska as he heads toward Democratic nomination
Read full article: Biden wins more delegates in Wyoming and Alaska as he heads toward Democratic nominationPresident Joe Biden has nudged further ahead in the Democratic nomination for reelection by winning the party contests in Wyoming and Alaska.
North Carolina welcomes a historic visitor in Japan's Prime Minister Kishida
Read full article: North Carolina welcomes a historic visitor in Japan's Prime Minister KishidaJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is cementing economic links and cultural amity with North Carolina by visiting the Tar Heel state after a few days in Washington focused on global security issues.
Biden administration will lend $1.5B to restart Michigan nuclear power plant, a first in the US
Read full article: Biden administration will lend $1.5B to restart Michigan nuclear power plant, a first in the USThe federal government will provide a $1.5 billion loan to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan.
Biden visits North Carolina, a state he hopes to win in November, to promote internet access
Read full article: Biden visits North Carolina, a state he hopes to win in November, to promote internet accessPresident Joe Biden has unveiled $82 million for North Carolina to help connect an additional 16,000 households and businesses to high-speed internet.
UConn guard Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder of the season with a right knee injury
Read full article: UConn guard Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder of the season with a right knee injuryUConn guard Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder of the season with a noncontact knee injury she sustained last week during practice.
Saniya Rivers goes for a career-best 33 points as NC State stuns No. 2 UConn 92-81
Read full article: Saniya Rivers goes for a career-best 33 points as NC State stuns No. 2 UConn 92-81Saniya Rivers had a career-best 33 points to go with 10 rebounds and five assists to help North Carolina State stun second-ranked Connecticut 92-81 on Sunday, earning the program’s first win against the Huskies in more than a quarter-century.
North Carolina's top elevator official says he'll no longer include his portrait in every lift
Read full article: North Carolina's top elevator official says he'll no longer include his portrait in every liftMore elevator riders in North Carolina soon won't see the eyes of the state labor commissioner staring back at them.
Judge blocks 2 provisions in North Carolina's new abortion law; 12-week near-ban remains in place
Read full article: Judge blocks 2 provisions in North Carolina's new abortion law; 12-week near-ban remains in placeA federal judge blocked two portions of North Carolina’s new abortion law from taking effect while a lawsuit continues.
Fright over crack on North Carolina ride serves as reminder of risks at amusement parks
Read full article: Fright over crack on North Carolina ride serves as reminder of risks at amusement parksState investigators were on site at a North Carolina amusement park after a crack was discovered on a support beam on one of their popular roller coasters.
North Carolina prosecutor won't charge officers involved in death of man during arrest
Read full article: North Carolina prosecutor won't charge officers involved in death of man during arrestA prosecutor says she won’t seek charges against police in North Carolina’s capital city whose officers repeatedly used stun guns on a man who subsequently died.
Canes, Panthers play longest games in their histories as East final opener hits 4th OT
Read full article: Canes, Panthers play longest games in their histories as East final opener hits 4th OTThe Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers are playing in the longest game in each franchise's history to open their Eastern Conference final.
Raleigh first catcher to homer from both sides at Fenway as Mariners pound Red Sox 10-1
Read full article: Raleigh first catcher to homer from both sides at Fenway as Mariners pound Red Sox 10-1Cal Raleigh became the first catcher to homer from both sides of the plate at Fenway Park, and George Kirby pitched the Seattle Mariners past the Boston Red Sox 10-1.
North Carolina Republicans unveil new abortion restrictions
Read full article: North Carolina Republicans unveil new abortion restrictionsNorth Carolina Republican legislative leaders say there is agreement within their chambers on backing a measure that would prohibit abortion in nearly all cases after roughly the first trimester of pregnancy.
Late non-calls irk Hurricanes, Islanders coaches in Game 2
Read full article: Late non-calls irk Hurricanes, Islanders coaches in Game 2Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour and New York Islanders coach Lane Lambert were both irked by non-calls late in the Hurricanes 4-3 overtime win in Game 2 of that first-round playoff series.
North Carolina lawmakers again seeking literacy test repeal
Read full article: North Carolina lawmakers again seeking literacy test repealLawmakers and voters in North Carolina have rejected past efforts to remove from the state constitution an unenforceable literacy test requirement that had been used to disenfranchise Black voters during the Jim Crow era.
Hurricanes top Capitals 4-1 in Carolina's 1st outdoor game
Read full article: Hurricanes top Capitals 4-1 in Carolina's 1st outdoor gameMartin Necas had a goal and two assists to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Saturday night in their first NHL Stadium Series outdoor game.
North Carolina family seeks charges in police stun gun death
Read full article: North Carolina family seeks charges in police stun gun deathThe family of a Black man who died after police officers in North Carolina repeatedly used stun guns on him is calling for officials to fire and charge the officers involved.
Raleigh police release video of stun gun use before man dies
Read full article: Raleigh police release video of stun gun use before man diesPolice in North Carolina have released body and dashboard camera footage that shows the arrest of a Black man who died after officers repeatedly used stun guns on him.
Restoring power after North Carolina substation shootings could take until Thursday
Read full article: Restoring power after North Carolina substation shootings could take until ThursdayDuke Energy says crews are making progress on restoring power to a county where one or more vandals shot up substations, but the repairs won’t be complete until later in the week.
HBCU files complaint seeking review of bus search
Read full article: HBCU files complaint seeking review of bus searchA historically Black university in North Carolina says it has filed a complaint with the Department of Justice seeking a review of a search of a bus carrying students during a traffic stop in South Carolina last month.
Police: Girl dies after being hit by pickup truck during 78th Annual Raleigh Christmas Parade
Read full article: Police: Girl dies after being hit by pickup truck during 78th Annual Raleigh Christmas ParadeA Christmas parade in North Carolina became a fatal event when a girl was struck by a truck pulling a holiday float, according to police.
Morris, No. 24 Wolfpack rally past Hokies for 22-21 win
Read full article: Morris, No. 24 Wolfpack rally past Hokies for 22-21 winFirst-year quarterback MJ Morris threw for three second-half touchdowns to help No. 24 North Carolina State rally from 18 down in the third quarter to beat Virginia Tech 22-21 on Thursday night.
Parents of accused North Carolina shooter express sorrow
Read full article: Parents of accused North Carolina shooter express sorrowThe parents of a 15-year-old boy accused of killing five people in a North Carolina shooting rampage released a statement saying they are “overcome with grief” over the deaths.
Frantic 911 callers describe bodies during Raleigh shooting
Read full article: Frantic 911 callers describe bodies during Raleigh shootingCallers who dialed 911 during a fatal North Carolina shooting rampage described encountering bodies on the streets of their North Carolina neighborhood and along a trail popular with runners and bikers.
NC shooting claims mom, veteran, matriarch, officer and teen
Read full article: NC shooting claims mom, veteran, matriarch, officer and teenThe mass shooting in North Carolina's capital city occurred during a moment of late afternoon rituals along a neighborhood's quiet streets and on a popular walking trail.
States move to protect abortion from prosecutions elsewhere
Read full article: States move to protect abortion from prosecutions elsewhereThe U.S. Supreme Court's landmark abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade is prompting efforts in liberal states to protect providers and patients who have traveled for a legal procedure.
Jarvis, Raanta help Carolina top Bruins for 3-2 series lead
Read full article: Jarvis, Raanta help Carolina top Bruins for 3-2 series leadRookie Seth Jarvis scored twice and Antti Raanta finished with 34 saves to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 to take a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Raanta, Hurricanes beat Bruins 5-1 in playoff series opener
Read full article: Raanta, Hurricanes beat Bruins 5-1 in playoff series openerSeth Jarvis and Nino Niederreiter scored second-period goals while Antti Raanta was strong in net to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
Top-seeded NC State women beat Kansas State, reach Sweet 16
Read full article: Top-seeded NC State women beat Kansas State, reach Sweet 16Kayla Jones scored 18 points to help top-seeded North Carolina State beat Kansas State 89-57 in Monday’s second round of the NCAA Tournament, earning a fourth straight trip to the Sweet 16.
Bear, Aho, Raanta help Hurricanes beat Avalanche 2-0
Read full article: Bear, Aho, Raanta help Hurricanes beat Avalanche 2-0Ethan Bear scored the game’s first goal with 5:40 left and Sebastian Aho added an empty-netter to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-0 on Thursday night.
No. 24 NC State stuns NC 34-30 with 2 TDs in 26 seconds
Read full article: No. 24 NC State stuns NC 34-30 with 2 TDs in 26 secondsDevin Leary threw two touchdown passes in a 26-second span, with No. 24 North Carolina State recovering an onside kick in between, to stun North Carolina 34-30 on Friday night and remain alive in the ACC Atlantic Division title chase.
Red Wings: Stecher, Stephens both out through Olympic break due to injury
Read full article: Red Wings: Stecher, Stephens both out through Olympic break due to injuryThe Detroit Red Wings announced Tuesday that defenseman Troy Stecher (wrist) and center Mitchell Stephens (lower body) will be out through the Olympic break.
Andersen’s SO sends Hurricanes to franchise-best 6-0-0 start
Read full article: Andersen’s SO sends Hurricanes to franchise-best 6-0-0 startFrederik Andersen made 33 saves for his first shutout with Carolina, giving the Hurricanes their best six-game start in franchise history with a 3-0 win over the Boston Bruins.
Billy Strings wins bluegrass entertainer of the year award
Read full article: Billy Strings wins bluegrass entertainer of the year awardGrammy-winning bluegrass musician Billy Strings won entertainer of the year at the genre’s top awards show, a major feat for the 28-year-old guitarist who beat out veteran performers.
Red Wings trade Bernier for Alex Nedeljkovic and 3rd-round pick from Hurricanes
Read full article: Red Wings trade Bernier for Alex Nedeljkovic and 3rd-round pick from HurricanesThe Detroit Red Wings have acquired goalie Alex Nedeljkovic from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for goalie Jonathan Bernier and a third-round pick.
Red Wings trade Bernier, 3rd-round pick for Alex Nedeljkovic from Hurricanes
Read full article: Red Wings trade Bernier, 3rd-round pick for Alex Nedeljkovic from HurricanesThe Detroit Red Wings have acquired goalie Alex Nedeljkovic from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for goalie Jonathan Bernier and a third-round pick.
Lightning eliminate Hurricanes, advance to Cup semifinals
Read full article: Lightning eliminate Hurricanes, advance to Cup semifinalsBrayden Point and Ross Colton scored and Andrei Vasilevskiy controlled the crease, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 on Tuesday night to win the second-round playoff series in five games.
Vasilevskiy, Tampa Bay top Carolina 2-1 for 2-0 series lead
Read full article: Vasilevskiy, Tampa Bay top Carolina 2-1 for 2-0 series leadAlex Killorn and Anthony Cirelli scored while Andrei Vasilevskiy was strong in net once again, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 for a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.
Goodrow helps Lightning beat Hurricanes 2-1 in series opener
Read full article: Goodrow helps Lightning beat Hurricanes 2-1 in series openerBarclay Goodrow beat Alex Nedeljkovic for the go-ahead goal at 12:39 of the third period to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 to open their second-round playoff series.
Aho, Nedeljkovic lift Hurricanes past Predators, 3-0
Read full article: Aho, Nedeljkovic lift Hurricanes past Predators, 3-0Sebastian Aho scored twice and Alex Nedeljkovic was sharp in net to lead a perfect showing for Carolina’s penalty kill, helping the Hurricanes beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Monday night in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series.
Teravainen produces as Hurricanes top Red Wings 3-1
Read full article: Teravainen produces as Hurricanes top Red Wings 3-1Teuvo Teravainen had a goal and assist for his first points in more than two months, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 to stretch their points streak to nine games.
North Carolina sites halt J&J shots after adverse reactions
Read full article: North Carolina sites halt J&J shots after adverse reactionsThree vaccine clinics in North Carolina have suspended administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after some people had adverse reactions, including fainting.
US-Canada border decision looms in playoffs for NHL
Read full article: US-Canada border decision looms in playoffs for NHLAP Photo/Chris Seward)A year after the pandemic temporarily shut down the NHL, a handful of roadblocks remain to handing out the Stanley Cup again this season — including the U.S.-Canada border. The border remains closed to nonessential travel, an issue the NHL addressed before the 2021 season began in January by realigning its divisions. But the league has a decision looming on what to do when a Canadian team faces a U.S. opponent in the third round of the playoffs. Talks are ongoing with Canadian government officials, though nothing needs to be settled yet since cross-border play won't happen until mid-June. “We’ve got a little bit of time to deal with this,” Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said during a video interview Thursday.
Hurricanes take over in 3rd period, beat Red Wings 5-2
Read full article: Hurricanes take over in 3rd period, beat Red Wings 5-2(AP Photo/Chris Seward)RALEIGH, N.C. – Jordan Staal and Jesper Fast scored a pair of goals early in the third period to help the Carolina Hurricanes take over and beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Thursday night. Filip Zadina scored twice for the Red Wings, first for a 1-0 lead in the first period and then a 2-1 lead midway through the second. Jonathan Bernier finished with 27 saves in the Red Wings’ third straight loss. Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said he hopes Larkin is ready to return next week. UP NEXTDetroit: The Red Wings return home Tuesday to start a two-game set with reigning Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay.
Necas lifts returning Hurricanes past Lightning 1-0 in OT
Read full article: Necas lifts returning Hurricanes past Lightning 1-0 in OTCarolina Hurricanes' Martin Necas (88) shoots the puck past Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) for an overtime goal in an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)RALEIGH, N.C. – Rod Brind’Amour got the tough and determined performance he wanted from his Carolina Hurricanes as they returned from a pause due to COVID-19 concerns. Martin Necas beat Andrei Vasilevskiy at 1:12 of overtime and Petr Mrazek had 32 saves to help the Hurricanes beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 1-0 on Thursday night after having four straight games postponed. “That was a goaltending duel tonight,” Tampa Bay forward Brayden Point said. Tampa Bay goaltender Curtis McElhinney remained the only Lightning player on Thursday's list.
NC State seething in underdog role vs Kentucky in Gator Bowl
Read full article: NC State seething in underdog role vs Kentucky in Gator Bowl24 North Carolina State (8-3) is a 2 ½-point underdog against Kentucky (4-6) in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, a number the Wolfpack consider a slight heading into Saturday's game in Jacksonville. Kentucky was so bad offensively that coach Mark Stoops fired two assistants less than 24 hours after the regular-season finale. “They can put us down all they want, but we know what we have in the locker room, and that’s it,” NC State quarterback Bailey Hockman said. FAMILY AFFAIRHockman has an uncle who played at Kentucky, and the Gator Bowl matchup has prompted some trash talk. It’s family before everything,” said Bailey, who landed at NC State after transferring from Florida State.
States get tracing apps to talk to each other as virus rises
Read full article: States get tracing apps to talk to each other as virus risesThis means users in these 18 areas won’t have to download a separate app in places they are visiting. A user who tests positive for the virus can have their phone trigger a notification to other people they’ve spent time near. The states beyond Virginia are Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wyoming. Adoption is much higher in these places compared with those that require residents to download distinct app, including North Carolina, North Dakota and Virginia. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
2017 ban on local LGBT ordinances ends in North Carolina
Read full article: 2017 ban on local LGBT ordinances ends in North CarolinaThis material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistribu)RALEIGH, N.C. – A 3 1/2-year ban on new local ordinances aimed at protecting LGBT rights in North Carolina expired Tuesday, prompting gay rights groups to urge the passage of such measures now. It drew national condemnation and prompted several large corporations and sports teams to relocate events to other states or reconsider expanding in North Carolina. As the moratorium ended, leaders of Equality North Carolina and the Campaign for Southern Equality on Tuesday urged North Carolina residents to contact leaders of cities and urge them to expand anti-discrimination laws for the LGBT community. The moratorium had barred new local ordinances related to private employment, hotels and restaurants. Beau Mills, executive director of the North Carolina Metro Mayors Coalition, said before the ban ended that he wasn't aware of any city planning to pass new ordinances right away.
'Dueling dinosaurs' fossils donated to North Carolina museum
Read full article: 'Dueling dinosaurs' fossils donated to North Carolina museumRALEIGH, N.C. – The fossil skeletons of two dinosaurs intertwined in what looks like a final death match have been donated to a North Carolina museum. The nonprofit organization Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences said in a statement Tuesday that it acquired the fossilized animals with private funds. The Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops horridus known as the dueling dinosaurs were buried together 67 million years ago. The nonprofit said the distinct preservation will give museum paleontologists an unprecedented opportunity for research and education. In June, a U.S. appeals court ruled the fossils belong to the owners of the land’s surface rights, not the owners of the mineral rights.
Ivy League cancels winter sports because of COVID-19
Read full article: Ivy League cancels winter sports because of COVID-19The Ivy League became the first Division I conference this year to cancel all winter sports, including mens and womens basketball. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)The Ivy League became the first Division I conference this year to cancel all winter sports, including men’s and women’s basketball. That's still well below the peak of about 2,200 deaths per day in late April,The Ivy League has tried to be in front of the virus. The Ivy League announcement affects not just basketball, but wrestling, indoor track and field, swimming, fencing and other sports. Also, Conference USA announced Rice at Louisiana Tech scheduled for Saturday had been postponed because of COVID-19 issues with La Tech.
Cunningham concedes to US Sen. Tillis in North Carolina
Read full article: Cunningham concedes to US Sen. Tillis in North CarolinaRALEIGH, N.C. – Democrat Cal Cunningham conceded to incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis in North Carolina on Tuesday, saying “the voters have spoken” and it was clear Tillis had won. With votes still uncounted and the races in North Carolina and Alaska still too early to call Tuesday, the Senate remained tied 48-48. Alaska GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan is favored for another term against Al Gross, an independent running as a Democrat. In North Carolina, Tillis led Cunningham by 94,500 votes, from among more than 5.4 million votes counted so far. North Carolina counties had yet to process about 27,500 absentee ballots and about 23,000 provisional ballots.
D’Eriq King leads No. 11 Miami to comeback win over NC State
Read full article: D’Eriq King leads No. 11 Miami to comeback win over NC StateZonovan Knight had a 100-yard kickoff return to put NC State (4-3, 4-3) on top in the third quarter. NC State led at halftime on the strength of Hockman’s 9-yard touchdown pass to Cary Angeline with 2:49 left. NC State: Angeline, a redshirt senior, has caught at least one touchdown pass in five of the Wolfpack’s games. With a victory, NC State would have been a candidate to climb back into the rankings. NC State: Hosts Florida State next Saturday.