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New NC laws in 2026: School phone ban, 2 genders only, health care reforms

North Carolina is kicking off 2026 with new laws going into place. Some were highly contested in the state legislature while others found broad support.

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Jan 1 • 1:42 PM EST • Health • wral.com
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Atrium Health welcomes first 2026 babies in North Carolina: See photos here

One of the hospital system’s first New Year’s babies was born at Atrium Health Pineville at 12:02 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1.

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Jan 1 • 11:13 AM EST • Health • wbtv.com
Why are health coverage costs increasing under the Affordable Care Act in North Carolina?

Rate hikes paired with the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits will increase out-of-pocket costs for NC residents.

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Jan 1 • 4:00 AM EST • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
Trump targets Minnesota fraud allegations, says ‘we’re going to get to the bottom of it’

Trump rails against alleged $18 billion social services fraud in Minnesota, calling it a 'giant scam' during Mar-a-Lago remarks on New Year's Eve.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 11:21 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
Carolyn Petit's Top 5 Games Of 2025

This year, games that did traditional things very well and games that broke the mold completely rose to the top

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Dec 31, 2025 • 3:38 PM EST • Technology • kotaku.com
49ers vs. Seahawks Injury Report

See who's in and who's out for the Week 18 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers on January 3, 2026.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 3:44 AM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Bibb leaders plan upgrades to Carolyn Crayton Park softball field, increasing sports tourism
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Dec 30, 2025 • 11:37 PM EST • Sports • 13wmaz.com
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Penguins 5, Hurricanes 1

It was one of those games for the Carolina Hurricanes as they fell behind early and ended up with a lackluster, 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh. Three minutes and change into the game, Sidney Crosby scored his 21st of the season. Before the end of the first period, it […]

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Dec 30, 2025 • 10:39 PM EST • Sports • canescountry.com
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Carolina Hurricanes
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Dec 30, 2025 • 9:43 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Mission Health announces visitor restrictions, citing high rate of flu in WNC

WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby towns and communities in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina, including the counties of Buncombe, Henderson, Rutherford, Haywood, Polk, Transylvania, McDowell, Mitchell, Madison, Yancey, Jackson, Swain, Macon, Graham, Spartanburg, Greenville, Anderson, Union, Pickens, Oconee, Laurens, Greenwood, Abbeville and also Biltmore Forest, Woodfin, Leicester, Black Mountain, Montreat, Arden, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Etowah, Flat Rock, Mills River, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton, Clyde, Franklin, Cullowhee, Sylva, Cherokee, Marion, Old Fort, Forest City, Lake Lure, Bat Cave, Spindale, Spruce Pine, Bakersville, Burnsville, Tryon, Columbus, Marshall, Mars Hill, Brevard, Bryson City, Cashiers, Greer, Landrum, Clemson, Gaffney, and Easley.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 7:06 PM EST • Health • wlos.com
Year in Review: ECU Health celebrates 2025 achievements

ECU Health continued its mission of improving the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina in 2025. Learn more in this Year in Review.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 2:04 PM EST • Health • ecuhealth.org
Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 20 to 176, state health department says

The South Carolina health department reported 176 measles cases related to the ongoing outbreak in the state on Tuesday, 20 additional cases since its last update on Friday.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 12:19 PM EST • Health • reuters.com
How short week impacts Seattle Seahawks' prep for Niners

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald discusses the impact a Saturday game has on the schedule with Brock and Salk.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 8:57 PM EST • Sports • sports.mynorthwest.com
NFL Week 18 Opening Odds: Bucs vs. Panthers

Lines are set for Tampa Bay’s matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 8:38 PM EST • Sports • bucsnation.com
Ranking the 10 Dumbest College Sports Ideas in 2025

Bill Belichick’s first season at North Carolina, a governor meddling in a football coaching search and more from a year of inexplicable decisions.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 5:25 PM EST • Sports • si.com
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South Carolina hopes to find shooting stroke vs. Albany

South Carolina knows its postseason hopes will ultimately come down to how the team performs in Southeastern Conference play, which begins Saturday with a home showdown against No. 11 Vanderbilt.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 4:48 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
State health agency urging South Carolina residents to get updated vaccines

The South Carolina Department of Public Health is urging all residents to make sure that they are updated on vaccines.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 3:47 PM EST • Health • wistv.com
Game Preview: Hurricanes vs. Rangers

Carolina closes out their homestand against New York.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 2:11 PM EST • Sports • canescountry.com
Hurricanes keep getting better, look to dispatch Rangers

The Carolina Hurricanes got well in a big way. Now it's a matter if they can build on that.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 3:27 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Bucs vs. Dolphins: Inactives for Week 17

The 7-8 Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in Miami this week to take on the 6-9 Dolphins. The Bucs are coming off a bad loss to the Carolina Panthers last week and will hope to get back on the winning side after giving up the lead for the NFC South division while in Charlotte. But they […]

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Dec 28, 2025 • 11:35 AM EST • Sports • bucsnation.com
Computer model locks in Seahawks vs. Panthers picks, score prediction

How to bet Seattle Seahawks vs. Carolina Panthers in NFL Week 17 action

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Dec 28, 2025 • 10:03 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Chicago Blackhawks 12/28/25

Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (15-12-9, 39 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) @ Chicago Blackhawks (14-17-6, 34 points, 8th place Atlantic Division) When: 7:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: Local broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh and Chicago Sports Network, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens come back home Tuesday to close out the calendar year against the Carolina Hurricanes, then […]

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Dec 28, 2025 • 7:31 AM EST • Sports • pensburgh.com
Five New Year's Resolutions to Help You Breathe Easier

By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterSUNDAY, Dec. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Making resolutions for the new year? Keep in mind that small ones can make a big difference if you have allergies or asthma. "Simple lifestyle adjustments and preventative care can make a meaningful difference for ...

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Dec 28, 2025 • 6:30 AM EST • Health • usnews.com
Charleston's top business stories of 2025

A $9 billion AI investment from Google, a snapback at Boeing South Carolina and the final year-round Carnival cruise from downtown Charleston were among the biggest headlines of the past year.

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Dec 28, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • postandcourier.com
N.J. health officials warn of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty Airport. Here's what we know.
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Dec 27, 2025 • 7:42 PM EST • Health • cbsnews.com
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Key matchups for Panthers vs. Seahawks in Week 17

Will the Panthers offense be able to crack through the Seahawks' stout run defense in Week 17?

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Dec 27, 2025 • 10:01 AM EST • Sports • pantherswire.usatoday.com
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UNC's Big Three: Top performers so far in non-conference

As ACC play begins, three Tar Heels have emerged as North Carolina’s top performers and will be critical to the team’s success the rest of the season.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 6:30 PM EST • Sports • tarheelswire.usatoday.com
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Prisma moves to restrict child visitors in light of rising flu rates in SC

Greenville-based Prisma Health, which serves much of the Midlands and Upstate SC, is cutting child visitors as flu infections rise in South Carolina.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 6:00 PM EST • Health • postandcourier.com
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Seahawks-Panthers Preview

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers both need a win and some help when it comes to the playoff picture.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 5:14 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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New mobile unit to help communities with mental health after Helene

More than a year after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, mental health and addiction providers say demand for services continues to grow. Crossroads Treatment Center is launching a mobile unit to expand access to holistic care.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 2:36 PM EST • Health • wral.com
NFL Week 17 bold predictions: Panthers upset Seahawks, Justin Herbert dominates

Bold calls for Week 17, including a stunner in Carolina.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 1:14 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Honeybee business stung by multiple crises for South Carolina beekeepers

A York County beekeeper saw his business take off in less than a decade. But the honeybee population is struggling in South Carolina and across the nation.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • postandcourier.com
Let nurses fix NC’s health care shortage

NC is one of only 12 states that still requires advanced practice registered nurses to maintain a costly, physician‑supervised collaborative practice agreement before they can see patients on their own.

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Dec 25, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Health • carolinajournal.com
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Panthers vs. Seahawks Injury Report

See who's in and who's out for the Week 17 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers on December 28, 2025.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 11:44 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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ECU football arrives in DMV for Military Bowl

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The East Carolina University football team arrived in Washington Tuesday ahead of the Go Bowling Military Bowl. The Pirates are the defending champions of the Military Bowl after beating NC State in the game last season. This year, they’ll look for the same success against Pittsburgh. “We’ve earned the right […]

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Dec 24, 2025 • 10:33 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Panthers vs Seahawks: Offensive Preview

The Carolina Panthers need to replicate the recipe they used to beat the Rams a few weeks ago.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Sports • catscratchreader.com
Five Questions After the Finale of ‘Pluribus’

The most pressing mysteries on Carol’s mind, and our minds, at the end of Season 1

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Dec 24, 2025 • 9:27 AM EST • Technology • theringer.com
Asheville business owner faces uncertainty as land acquisition begins I-26 connector

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has begun a new phase of land acquisition for its Asheville I-26 Connector Project.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 7:02 AM EST • Business • wlos.com
Top-5 recruit Robinson picks Staley's Gamecocks

Jerzy Robinson, the No. 5-ranked player in the girls' SportsCenter NEXT 100 class of 2026, has committed to Dawn Stlaley's South Carolina Gamecocks, she announced Tuesday.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 3:09 PM EST • Sports • espn.com
Expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies to raise health insurance costs for thousands

WCIV ABC News 4, Charleston, South Carolina provides coverage of local and national news, sports, weather and community events in the region, including North Charleston, Mt Pleasant, Summerville, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Rantowles, Cottageville, St George, Moncks Corner, Jacksonboro, Ravenel, Cottageville, Walterboro, Sullivans Island, Dewees Island and Folly Beach.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • abcnews4.com
Health officials warn of potential measles exposure at international airport in North Carolina

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reminding the public of a potential measles exposure at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 2:09 PM EST • Health • wyff4.com
Nominate the best in NC high school sports for 2025-26 HSOT Honors

HighSchoolOT Honors recognizes the best in NC high school sports in 2025-26, presented by Talk It Out NC and First Carolina Bank

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Dec 22, 2025 • 1:19 PM EST • Sports • highschoolot.com
Jack Roper inducted to SC Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame

(WSPA) – The 2025 class of the South Carolina Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame got a little dose of magic. The organization announced on Monday that Jack Roper, former co-host of Your Car…

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Dec 22, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Entertainment • wspa.com
UConn Health Cancer Center Named State Partner in Comprehensive Cancer Control Program

UConn Health’s Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center partnering with Connecticut Department of Public Health in the Connecticut Cancer Partnership.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:46 AM EST • Health • today.uconn.edu
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Former Arkansas, Louisville HC Bobby Petrino reportedly set to join Bill Belichick at UNC as new OC

The University of North Carolina is working on bringing in former Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino as Bill Belichick’s new offensive coordinator, according to reports by On3.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 10:33 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Inside the North Carolina GOP’s Decade-Long Push to Seize Power From the State’s Democratic Governors

For almost a decade, North Carolina’s majority-Republican legislature tried six times to strip Democratic governors of control over the board overseeing the swing state’s elections. This year, it finally succeeded.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 5:30 AM EST • Politics • propublica.org
Iryna’s Law aims to improve public safety — but it may deepen jail and health care strains

North Carolina sheriffs say stricter pretrial release rules could test capacity, staffing and county budgets.

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:15 AM EST • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
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December 22, 2025: Rural Health Symposium Opens Registration, Announces Call for Abstracts

The Duke University School of Nursing will convene healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, community leaders, and policymakers for a 1-day symposium dedicated to reducing rural health disparities across North Carolina through […]

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Dec 22, 2025 • 4:00 AM EST • Health • rethinkingclinicaltrials.org
Buccaneers Week 16 Top Performers at Carolina Panthers

It was over last week but now it’s OVER over.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:44 PM EST • Sports • bucsnation.com
Sunday Science: Why do bridges freeze first?

Whether precipitating or not, it's always important to have a sense of road conditions whenever the temperature heads below freezing. You've likely seen the sig

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Dec 21, 2025 • 8:36 AM EST • Science • turnto10.com
A Lifestyle Rx For Keeping Your Brain Young

By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterSUNDAY, Dec. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Think the good thoughts. Manage stress. Get your Zzzzzs. And build a strong social support system. New research shows that these factors — all of which are within your control — are powerful anti-aging tools. "You can ...

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Dec 21, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • usnews.com
Biggest storylines for Panthers vs. Buccaneers in Week 16

Dave Canales and Bryce Young have a chance to lead the Panthers to a long-awaited taste of glory here in Week 16.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 8:01 AM EST • Sports • pantherswire.usatoday.com
Trump hits the road in his campaign to change perceptions of the economy

The president's speech in North Carolina included lengthy asides that had little to do with the core message the White House is trying to push about his economic agenda.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:43 AM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Trump talks about neuroses, purchasing chairs and his wife’s underwear drawer in latest affordability speech

President Donald Trump came to North Carolina on Friday to talk about the economy.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 12:21 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Bracketology: Where UNC, Kentucky are projected to land in NCAA Tournament

Our newest CBS Sports Bracketology projects champions from the power conferences

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Dec 19, 2025 • 3:13 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
South Carolina State beats Brewton-Parker 68-54

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) Cameron Clark scored 16 points as South Carolina State beat Brewton-Parker 68-54 on Friday.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 2:36 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Trump will revisit a North Carolina town, now the focus of a newly redrawn congressional district

While he is directly appealing to Americans that the economy is improving, President Trump will visit a congressional district Republicans are eyeing in their attempts to keep control the U.S. House.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Appalachian State secures 67-49 win against Coastal Carolina

BOONE, N.C. (AP) Alonzo Dodd had 21 points in Appalachian State's 67-49 victory over Coastal Carolina on Thursday.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:12 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Buccaneers-Panthers Preview

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Baker Mayfield has spent the past two seasons making the Carolina Panthers think twice about releasing him.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:26 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Texas brings back former Florida and South Carolina coach Will Muschamp as defensive coordinator
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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:42 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Witness video of fiery business jet crash at North Carolina regional airport

A business jet crashed Thursday at a regional airport in North Carolina used by NASCAR teams and Fortune 500 companies, erupting in a large fire and killing multiple people, authorities said.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:00 PM EST • Business • apnews.com
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A business jet crashed while landing at an airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire

Authorities say a business jet crashed while landing at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, erupting in a large fire.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:03 PM EST • Business • ksl.comhttps
A business jet crashed while landing at an airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire

Authorities say a business jet crashed while landing at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, erupting in a large fire.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:48 PM EST • Business • local10.com
Deaths reported after business jet crashed at an airport in North Carolina

A sheriff has confirmed fatalities in a business jet crash Thursday at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina. The Federal Aviation Administration reports that a Cessna C550 crashed while landing around 10:20 a.m.

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Business jet crashes in North Carolina with

The plane crashed while landing at the Statesville Airport outside of Charlotte.

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A business jet crashed while landing at an airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire

Authorities say a business jet crashed while landing at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, erupting in a large fire. The Federal Aviation Administration said a Cessna C550 crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport around 10:20 a.m. Thursday. The National Transportation...

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Cessna business jet crashes at North Carolina airport; plane owned by NASCAR driver reports say

A private jet crashed Thursday morning at a North Carolina regional airport and the wreckage burst into flames.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:57 AM EST • Business • wsbtv.com
A business jet crashed while landing at an airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire

Authorities say a business jet crashed while landing at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, erupting in a large fire.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:55 AM EST • Business • clickorlando.com
Nashville Predators vs. Carolina Hurricanes
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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:49 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
A new era for sports communication at UNC Hussman  | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

As director of UNC Hussman’s Sports Communication Focus Program, Distinguished Associate Professor of Sports Communication Livis Freeman is building on the work of the school’s legendary Distinguished Professor for Sports Communication John Sweeney. Sweeney, who retired last year, developed one of the most respected sports communication programs in the country. Freeman, now in his 12th year at the school, is launching an ambitious expansion of the program that is transforming how UNC prepares students for careers in sports media. The most visible change came this fall with a reimagining of “MEJO 377: Sports Communication.” Previously offered as two sections with 30 students each, the course expanded to 96 students and welcomed former UNC basketball star and NBA veteran Tyler Hansbrough as the co-instructor with Freeman, bringing real world professional experience directly into the classroom every week. The course has been a huge success. Students have participated in recording a podcast with Hansbrough and learned from an impressive lineup of guest speakers. Steve Kirschner, UNC’s senior associate director of athletics for communications, was the first in the course’s guest speaker series, followed by UNC Hussman alumni including Kaitlyn Schmidt ’23 from Bleacher Report, Deaton Bell ’90 from Turner Sports and Becca Royer ’19 from the Philadelphia 76ers. Travis Tygart, CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, also shared his insights with the class. The highlight of the semester came when Roy Williams, who coached Hansbrough and the Tar Heels to a national championship in 2009, visited the classroom. Former UNC men’s basketball players Luke Maye and Marcus Ginyard showed up to support their former coach and Hansbrough, creating an unforgettable experience as Williams entertained students with stories and insights that captivated the room. Student demand has been overwhelming. The course reached capacity within two days of registration opening, with more than 40 students on the waitlist. “Students want to learn from people who have actually lived these experiences,” Freeman said. “Tyler shares insights into media relations, broadcast production and athlete communications that you simply can’t get from a textbook.” The model proved so successful that the school secured funding to continue it for the next five years, with a different former professional athlete co-teaching each fall. The school’s curriculum committee approved a proposal to expand the course to 150 to 200 students starting in fall 2026. This change will make it an introductory course accessible to students from across the University, transforming it into a showcase course for the entire campus. The course redesign represents just one piece of a broader sports communication program overhaul. This fall, the curriculum committee approved “MEJO 390: Sports Play by Play,” the first course of its kind at UNC. Limited to 10 advanced students, the course will be taught by Matt Krause, the current voice of UNC women’s basketball and an ACC Network broadcaster. Students will call actual games across multiple sports including women’s softball, soccer, volleyball, field hockey and lacrosse, as well as men’s soccer and lacrosse. They will also shadow broadcasts of men’s and women’s basketball games. “The sports broadcasting industry is exploding with streaming platforms and conference networks creating unprecedented demand,” Freeman said. The course emerged directly from student advocacy, led by Anna Laible ’26 and others who pushed for hands-on broadcasting experience. Professional equipment has been acquired, partnerships with UNC Athletics are in place and a soft launch began this semester with three experienced students calling games to test the system. The program’s growth extends into other specialized areas as well. Last spring, Stembler Professor Charlie Tuggle launched a new sports event management and hospitality course in partnership with On Location, a company that manages major sporting event experiences. The course provided students with opportunities to travel to the Super Bowl and NFL Draft, and Tuggle plans to take a group to the 2026 Milan Olympics this spring. Looking ahead to spring 2026, Associate Professor Ryan Thornburg will debut a sports data visualization course, adding another dimension to the program’s skill-building offerings. The curriculum expansion reflects the increasingly diverse career paths available in sports media, from traditional journalism and broadcasting to digital analytics and strategic communication. The program is also diving into one of college athletics’ most transformative developments: Name, Image and Likeness rights. Freeman’s “MEJO 466: Sports Marketing” class collaborated last spring with Associate Professor Gary Kayye’s “MEJO 371: Advertising Creative” class on a project with UNC’s Carolina NIL group to help rebrand their organization. That same semester, Kayye’s class envisioned Chapel Thrill, UNC football’s new pregame concert and entertainment experience. And Shaun Anderson, the school’s Knight Chair in Sports, Race and Media, continues to explore the broader implications of NIL through his research and teaching. These NIL-focused initiatives give students direct exposure to the business side of college athletics at a moment when the landscape is rapidly evolving. “Our students aren’t just learning about these changes,” Freeman said. “They’re actively helping shape how schools and athletes navigate them.” The transformation of UNC Hussman’s sports communication program reflects a broader philosophy about how to prepare students for careers in a rapidly changing industry. By bringing in professional practitioners like Hansbrough and Krause, partnering with industry leaders like On Location and ACC Network, and engaging with current issues like NIL, the program ensures students graduate with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. For alumni who remember the foundations John Sweeney built, the expansion represents an evolution rather than a departure. The program still emphasizes strong reporting, strategic communication, ethical communication and critical thinking. But now it also offers students the chance to call live games, work on real NIL campaigns and learn directly from former professional athletes. “We’re not just teaching students about sports media,” Freeman said. “We’re giving them the tools, experiences and connections to actually build careers in it.” With new courses launching, professional partnerships deepening and enrollment expanding, UNC Hussman’s sports communication program is positioning itself as a national leader in preparing the next generation of sports media professionals. For current students, the message is clear: if you’re interested in sports communication, there’s never been a better time to be at UNC Hussman. And for the hundreds of students trying to get off waitlists and into these new courses, the school is working to create more opportunities. The program John Sweeney built is growing in ways that honor his legacy while meeting the demands of a new era in sports media.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
SC calls for 2026 Small Business award nominations

As we approach the new year, The South Carolina District Office is seeking nminations for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:02 AM EST • Business • wpde.com
'Schoolyard bullies' or voice of the police? Signal 99 shapes debate

As Signal 99, Carolyn Adams and her collaborators have become an increasingly prominent voice in Cincinnati-area politics.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 9:30 PM EST • Politics • cincinnati.com
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FTX insider Caroline Ellison has been quietly moved out of prison

Former cryptocurrency executive Caroline Ellison was transferred from a Connecticut prison to community confinement after serving 11 months.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:14 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Announces Health Care Fraud Sentencing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Contact: nahmed@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that Giselle Alexandria Farrell was sentenced to 24 months of supervised probation and ordered to pay $12,916.56 in restitution after pleading guilty to Medicaid provider fraud. “North Carolinians rely on Medicaid for essential health care,” said Attorney General Jeff […]

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:10 PM EST • Health • ncdoj.gov
North Carolina opens grant applications for small businesses in research, tech development

North Carolina is now accepting applications for a new round of grants through the One North Carolina Small Business Program, a key funding source for small com

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Dec 16, 2025 • 10:59 AM EST • Business • wcti12.com
Two Pirates Earn College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® Honors - East Carolina University Athletics

GREENVILLE, N.C. – Released on Thursday afternoon, the College Sports Communicators have released their Academic All-District® teams for the 2025 Volleyball ...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • ecupirates.com
Washington claims first NCAA men's soccer title

Harrison Bertos scored 1:54 into overtime after Washington let a two-goal lead slip against North Carolina State to earn their first-ever Men's College Cup national championship.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 10:14 PM EST • Sports • espn.com
At Mizzou, Caroline Matz turned her interest in sports into a career vision

Through hands-on experiences, a supportive community and opportunities that pushed her forward, Matz discovered where she belongs — and where she wants to go next.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • showme.missouri.edu
At Mizzou, Caroline Matz turned a lifelong love of sports into a career vision

Through hands-on experiences, a supportive community and opportunities that pushed her forward, Matz discovered where she belongs — and where she wants to go next.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • showme.missouri.edu
To control costs, State Health Plan leaders look to invest in members’ health

As NC Treasurer Brad Briner trims a massive budget deficit, he says part of the puzzle will be addressing the health of the workforce.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 4:15 AM EST • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
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“The Bus” Keeps Rolling – Hurricanes 3, Flyers 2

The Carolina Hurricanes won their third straight shootout game as they outlasted the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-2 on Sunday night at the Lenovo Center. The win allowed Carolina to sweep the back-to-back and home-and-home series. The Canes now have a 21-9-2 record as they sit three points ahead of the second place New York Islanders in […]

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Dec 14, 2025 • 9:28 PM EST • Sports • canescountry.com
Louisville basketball upsets North Carolina, earns first top-25 win

Laura Ziegler and Elif Istanbulluoglu helped lead No. 20 Louisville women's basketball to its first top-25 win of the season vs. No. 11 North Carolina

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Dec 14, 2025 • 6:14 PM EST • Sports • courier-journal.com
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Week 15 Early Games Open Thread

We open with an interesting slate of games while we wait for the Saints to face Carolina later today. Let’s chime in until then!

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Dec 14, 2025 • 1:00 PM EST • Sports • canalstreetchronicles.com
Computer model locks in Panthers vs. Saints picks, score prediction

How to bet Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints in NFL Week 15 action

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Dec 14, 2025 • 11:52 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Photos: Entertainment | Saints vs. Panthers | 2025 NFL Week 15

Check out the entertainment photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers for Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 14, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Entertainment • neworleanssaints.com
Paradise Coast shooting suspect identified as North Carolina man

William Wharton of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been charged with aggravated battery following a shooting at Paradise Coast Sports Complex.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 5:26 PM EST • Sports • naplesnews.com
LaNorris Sellers reportedly returning to South Carolina next season

According to multiple reports, South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers is finalizing a deal with the school that would bring him back next year

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Dec 13, 2025 • 5:19 PM EST • Sports • draftwire.usatoday.com
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Computer model locks in Panthers vs. Saints picks, score prediction

How to bet Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints in NFL Week 15 action

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Dec 13, 2025 • 1:53 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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LaNorris Sellers nearing return to South Carolina as top QB bypasses transfer portal

The Gamecocks are closing in on a result that could stabilize the program and alter the transfer quarterback market

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Dec 13, 2025 • 10:35 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Fintech, AI Very Strong in UK: British Business Bank CEO

The UK economy is at risk of its first quarterly contraction since Labour returned to power, after growth disappointed again by shrinking ahead of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves' tax-raising budget. Can the UK's tech sector come to the rescue? British Business Bank CEO Louis Taylor weighs in with Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde to discuss on "Bloomberg Tech." (Source: Bloomberg)

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Dec 12, 2025 • 4:10 PM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Gameday Entertainment: Saints vs. Panthers | 2025 NFL Week 15

The New Orleans Saints host the Carolina Panthers at Caesars Superdome for Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3:25 p.m. CT.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Entertainment • neworleanssaints.com
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Belichick, UNC fire offensive, special teams coordinators after 4-8 season

Bill Belichick is making changes after his first season at North Carolina.

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Dec 12, 2025 • 8:45 AM EST • Sports • wral.com
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Dec 11, 2025 • 10:01 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Louisville women's basketball routs Ball State ahead of North Carolina

Louisville women's basketball, behind its deep frontcourt, routed Ball State on Wednesday in its tuneup for an ACC game Sunday against North Carolina.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 10:55 PM EST • Sports • courier-journal.com
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Ferrum Panthers vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies - Live Score

View the Ferrum Panthers vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies women's basketball game played on December 20, 2025. View box score, stats, odds, highlights, play-by-play, social & more.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 6:17 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Hurricanes visit surging Capitals with first place on the line

In a crucial division rivalry, the Carolina Hurricanes travel to face the red-hot Washington Capitals on Thursday.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 5:47 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
'Can’t blame me for anything anymore': Joe Carollo's near 50-year stint in Miami politics ends

A regular fixture in local politics, Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo will soon leave city hall for what could be the last time following his mayoral election loss. From his start as the youngest commissioner ever elected in the City of Miami, his time in public office featured plenty of high profile moments — such as dealing with the Elián Gonzalez saga as mayor — and controversies.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 12:34 PM EST • Politics • wlrn.org
Our offense vs. their defense: Carolina Panthers

Previewing the Saints’ offensive matchup in Week 15.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • canalstreetchronicles.com
‘Boo-yah!’: Stuart Scott’s unique voice, sportscasting rise documented in new ’30 for 30′

Scott burst onto the broadcasting scene with an authentic voice and style in the late 1980s after graduating from North Carolina.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
Escalona wins Miami District 3 runoff, upending Carollo political dynasty

Rolando Escalona, general manager of Brickell’s Sexy Fish restaurant, has defeated Frank Carollo, a veteran city commissioner.

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Dec 9, 2025 • 7:31 PM EST • Politics • miamiherald.com