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No. 22 Tar Heels top Kentucky for Wildcats' 5th loss in row

CLEVELAND – Kentucky coach John Calipari is used to early season learning curves for young players. Never in his 12 seasons have the Wildcats fallen behind like this.Armando Bacot scored 11 of his team-high 14 points in the second half Saturday, rallying No.

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The Latest: Charlotte men's basketball coach to miss 2 games

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Charlotte men’s basketball coach Ron Sanchez will miss the 49ers’ next two games as a result of contact tracing related to the COVID-19 virus, the school announced.Sanchez will not be available for Saturday’s home game against North Carolina A&T and the Dec. 22 game at George Washington.Assistant coach Aaron Fearne will assume on-floor head coaching responsibilities while Sanchez is absent.___Utah’s game Saturday against Washington State will wrap up the Utes’ season.The school said Friday the players have decided to opt out of any potential bowl game.

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Kelly, Swinney express concern about no families at playoffs

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly and Clemson’s Dabo Swinney both expressed concerns about playing a College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on New Year’s Day if players’ families aren’t allowed to attend.Kelly even went as far as to say “I’m not sure we'll play in the playoffs if the parents can’t be there.”The Rose Bowl announced earlier this month that due to COVID-19-related restrictions put in place by the state of California no fans will be allowed at the game.The coaches' comments came during a videoconference call Friday on the eve of the ACC Championship game in Charlotte, North Carolina between the second-ranked Fighting Irish and the No.

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Biden picks Regan for EPA nominee, Haaland for interior head

Haaland would be the first Native American Cabinet member in U.S. history.

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President-elect Biden picks North Carolina environmental chief Michael Regan to lead EPA

view of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters on March 16, 2017 in Washington, DC ( Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)North Carolina - President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday offered the leadership of the Environmental Protection Agency to Michael S.

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Biden picks regulator Michael Regan for EPA administrator

Regan points to his efforts to hold accountable Chemours, which is the main business blamed for the toxic PFAS pollution, and other work ranging from improving regulation of the state's giant hog farms to releasing a plan to cut climate-damaging fossil fuel pollution from power plants by 70 percent within 10 years.He previously spent almost a decade at the federal EPA, including managing a national program for air-pollution issues.His past jobs included serving as an associate vice president for climate and energy issues at the Environmental Defense Fund advocacy group and as head of his own environmental and energy consulting firm.Regan, who is Black, has a bachelor’s degree from the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State

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Cockburn scores 33 as No. 13 Illinois routs Minnesota 92-65

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Kofi Cockburn scored a career-high 33 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in only 25 minutes to lead No. 13 Illinois past Minnesota 92-65 in the Big Ten opener for both teams Tuesday night.Freshman guard Adam Miller added 14 points, while Trent Frazier and Ayo Dosunmu each scored 10 for Illinois (5-2).

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No. 3 Iowa's date with No. 1 Gonzaga headlines Top 25 slate

Monday’s latest poll – hasn’t played since beating West Virginia on Dec. 2 due to COVID-19 protocols, with five straight games being canceled or postponed.That list included a matchup with No.

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First person to receive COVID-19 vaccine in North Carolina calls experience a ‘moment of hope’

The first person in one state to receive the long-waited COVID-19 vaccine called the jab a “moment of hope” in the fight against the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that the initial doses be administered to health care workers and residents and staff of long-term living facilities.Though states are not required to follow the federal agency’s recommendations, many will follow them.

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North Carolina man wanted for murder arrested in Volusia County

DELAND, Fla. – Volusia sheriff’s deputies arrested a North Carolina homicide suspect Saturday in DeLand.Lloyd Carvon Gillis, 29 was wanted on a warrant for first-degree murder after allegedly shooting a 24-year-old man in August.According to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, authorities received a tip that Gillis was inside a home on South Adelle Avenue. [TRENDING: States will start getting COVID-19 vaccine Monday | Florida’s Keyontae Johnson collapses on court| 2020 pop culture wrap]“The deputies surrounded the house and made contact with the occupants,” deputies said.

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No. 20 UNC runs wild, rolls past No. 9 Miami 62-26

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Michael Carter and Javonte Williams set an NCAA record by combining for 544 yards rushing, and No. 20 North Carolina embarrassed No.

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Miami vs. UNC: How to watch, stream, listen

Line: Miami by 3.How can you listen to the game? 560 AMHow to stream the game? ESPN.comSeries record: North Carolina leads 12-11.WHAT’S AT STAKE?This game is going to play a big role in deciding the ACC’s bowl lineup. Both teams still have a shot at getting to the Orange Bowl.

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North Carolina's coronavirus stay-at-home order goes into effect — and it's hitting bars hard

North Carolina residents are now facing even tighter restrictions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 as Gov. Roy Cooper's modified stay-at-home order takes effect Friday. All residents are required to stay at home between the hours of 10 p.m.

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Duke vs. Florida State: How to watch, stream, listen

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Duke and Florida State went winless in November.What channel is the game on? ACC NetworkHow can you listen to the game? 580 FM.How to stream the game? ESPN.comWho are the announcers for the game? Chris Cotter, Mark Herzlich, Eric WoodWhich team is favored to win the game? FSU is a 5-point Las Vegas favoriteWhat is the total for the game? The total for points scored between both teams has been set at 57.Now both teams are looking to build some confidence for the future — and to get back on the field.The Blue Devils (2-8, 1-8 Atlantic Coast Conference) suffered double-digit losses to North Carolina and Georgia Tech in November. There was also a Nov.

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Stanford replaces South Carolina atop women's AP Top 25

NEW YORK – Coach Tara VanDerveer and Stanford are the new No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll.The Cardinal ascended to the top spot Monday after previous No.

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Amid pandemic, grants keep Army veteran's business afloat

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Nicole Walcott’s lip started to quiver as she turned her misty gaze away from a reporter’s question. “I don’t want to cry on camera,” the 33-year-old said when asked why she’s fought tooth and nail to keep her small business open amid a pandemic that’s crushing countless others.Three years ago, Walcott, a U.S.

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'Is Miami back?': Hurricanes may finally have a good answer

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Miami coach Manny Diaz was coming back from a bout with COVID-19, as was quarterback D’Eriq King and several other players. The Hurricanes hadn’t practiced in two weeks, final exams were further limiting football time and a few starters still had to sit out amid health concerns.Somehow, that all led to Miami’s most lopsided Atlantic Coast Conference win.The annual question in Coral Gables — “Is Miami back?” — might finally have an answer Hurricanes fans will like.

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LA Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager weds Madisyn Van Ham at 'COVID-safe' ceremony in Tennessee

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager wed his high school sweetheart Madisyn Van Ham on Saturday in the Tennessee town of Murfreesboro.The North Carolina natives tied the knot and hosted their reception at the 25-acre, 10K-square-foot 'rustic property' Saddle Woods Farm.The 24-year-old bride told People they were 'constantly dealing with uncertainties' of holding their dream wedding in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

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King, defense help No. 9 Hurricanes beat Blue Devils 48-0

DURHAM, N.C. – D’Eriq King threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score to help No. 9 Miami beat Duke 48-0 on Saturday night in the Hurricanes’ return from a two-week pause amid coronavirus issues.King hit Mike Harley for an 89-yard touchdown in the third quarter for the Hurricanes (8-1, 7-1 Atlantic Coast Conference, No.

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Book leads No. 2 Irish past Syracuse 45-21 in home finale

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Ian Book threw three touchdown passes and ran for two scores in his final home game at Notre Dame, leading the second-ranked Fighting Irish to a 45-21 victory against Syracuse on Saturday.The fifth-year senior led the Irish to a victory as a starter for the 30th time, the most ever for a Notre Dame quarterback. The Irish (10-0, 9-0 ACC, CFP No.

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No. 20 La.-Lafayette overcome bad snaps to beat App State

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No. 8 North Carolina State women beat No. 1 South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Raina Perez made a 3-pointer with 3:07 left that put No. 8 North Carolina State ahead to stay and the Wolfpack ended No.

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Miami vs. Duke: How to watch, stream, listen

DURHAM, N.C. – The Miami Hurricanes will head to North Carolina this weekend to play against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium at 8 p.m. on Saturday.What channel is the game on? ACC NetworkHow can you listen to the game? 560 AMHow to stream the game? ESPN.comWho are the announcers for the game? Dave O’Brien, Tim Hasselbeck, and Katie GeorgeWhich team is favored to win the game? Miami is a 15-point Las Vegas favoriteWhat is the total for the game? The total is set at 61The Hurricanes are the No.

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COVID Outbreak At Church Gathering Linked To 12 Deaths & More Than 200 Other Cases

A tragedy is unfolding in North Carolina right now after a COVID-19 outbreak linked to a large church gathering has now been linked to at least a dozen deaths and more than 200 serious cases.

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Davis, Brooks help No. 14 UNC top UNLV 78-51 in Maui tourney

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Freshman RJ Davis scored 16 points and No. 14 North Carolina overcame an ugly start to beat UNLV 78-51 on Monday night in the first round of the relocated Maui Invitational.Garrison Brooks added 14 points and surpassed the 1,000-point mark for his career in the first half for the Tar Heels (2-0), who fell behind 13-0 and didn't score for the first 6 1/2 minutes.

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Black firefighters in NC allege racism amid larger reckoning

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – WINSTON-They threw her new cellphone on the roof of the station house and placed nails under the wheels of her pickup truck. As she prepared to answer a call, someone poured tobacco juice in her boots.

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Book, defense help No. 2 Notre Dame beat No. 25 UNC 31-17

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Ian Book kept No. 2 Notre Dame’s offense moving while the Fighting Irish defense locked down Sam Howell and No.

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US economy sprints toward normal in 2021 but with coronavirus scars

may return to normal by the second half of next year.Here's the rub: "Normal" probably won't look like what consumers left behind in March when whole industries were shuttered or sharply restricted to halt the spread of the deadly airborne disease.The experience-based economy, with its emphasis on travel and entertainment, has been replaced during the pandemic-based lockdowns with a focus on goods reminiscent of the materialistic 1980s as families forced to spend more time in their homes stocked up on items from televisions to exercise equipment to make their isolation more comfortable."There will be some real lingering changes due to all of this," said Michelle Meyer, chief U.S. economist at Charlotte, N.C.-based Bank of America.

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Week 13: Notre Dame-N Carolina; Iowa St-Texas top game menu

The jockeying for position begins in earnest now that the first College Football Playoff rankings are out.Among the four teams at the top, only Notre Dame (No. 2 CFP) is expected to face a strong challenge this week.

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College basketball begins strange season in empty arenas

The strangest, most anticipated season in college basketball history kicked off Wednesday with dozens of games at arenas across the country.Like everything else in this pandemic world, it was odd and disjointed.Cancellations, protests, quarantined players, piped-in crowd noise, masked cheerleaders, socially distanced bench seating — the start of the season matched the chaotic build up to it.One day down, who knows how many more left.“I’d like normalcy, I’d like a routine, but that’s not what we have right now,” North Carolina coach Roy Williams said. “You can do everything you can possibly do and still have a slipup.

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Garza, McCaffery help No. 5 Iowa rout NC Central in opener

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Luka Garza had 26 points and 10 rebounds and No. 5 Iowa opened the season with a 97-67 victory over North Carolina Central on Wednesday.Garza, the Big Ten player of the year last season and the lone unanimous selection on the preseason AP All-America team, had his 17th consecutive game of 20 points or more.

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North Carolina Democratic governor issues new coronavirus rule: Wear a mask at home if you have guests over

Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued new coronavirus restrictions this week, requiring residents to mask up at home and in their cars if they are with guests.

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Prosecutors: 2 adults, juvenile charged with starving 2-month-old twins

CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. - Two adults and a juvenile have been charged in connection with starving a pair of 2-month-old twins, leading to the death of one of the infants, prosecutors announced Monday.Investigators say Joy Wilson, 36, Sharode Snell, 22, and a 17-year-old juvenile, all of Lindenwold, have each been charged with one count of second-degree manslaughter, two counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and one count of second-degree aggravated assault.Wilson was arrested in Lindenwold on Nov. 19.

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Walker wins first NFL start as Panthers blank Lions 20-0

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – P.J. Walker threw for 258 yards and a touchdown in his first NFL start, the much-maligned Carolina defense earned its first shutout since 2015 and the Panthers defeated the Detroit Lions 20-0 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak.Walker, a former XFL player, was made the starter less than two hours before kickoff when Teddy Bridgewater was officially ruled out with a knee injury.Walker did plenty well, connecting on a perfect 52-yard strike to D.J.

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Blocked FG helps NC State hold off No. 21 Liberty 15-14

RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina State blocked Alex Barbir’s 39-yard field goal attempt with 1:18 left to beat No. 21 Liberty 15-14 on Saturday night, handing the Flames their first loss this season.Liberty (8-1) was trying to earn a third win against an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent this year, all on the road.

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Authorities investigate deadly officer-involved shooting in Upper Darby

UPPER DARBY, Pa. - Police say a man wanted in three different states is now dead after an officer-involved shooting in Upper Darby.According to police, the man was wanted in Orange County, California, North Carolina and Las Vegas. He was described as extremely violent towards law enforcement.The man was involved in a domestic incident with an Upper Darby woman who had a protection from abuse order against him, police said.Upper Darby police spotted the suspect near at Parkview and Penach around 12:20 p.m.

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Live Fast Motorsports becomes 3rd new NASCAR team for 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – NASCAR will have another new team in 2021 — bringing the total to three new ownership groups in the Cup Series — with the formation of Live Fast Motorsports. The team formally announced Friday is owned by drivers Matt Tifft and B.J.

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Court upholds nuisance verdicts against hog-production giant

RALEIGH, N.C. – A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a 2018 jury verdict that led to awarding monetary damages to neighbors of a North Carolina industrial hog operation for smells and noise they said made living nearby unbearable. But judges ruled the jurors' massive multimillion-dollar awards — intended to penalize a subsidiary of the world's largest pork producer for wrongdoing — were unfairly weighed against the its corporate assets and must be reconsidered.

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Tyson suspends Iowa plant managers amid COVID-19 betting claim

Tyson Foods plant in Sanford, North Carolina, December 28, 2005 IOWA CITY, Iowa - Tyson Foods suspended top officials at its largest pork plant on Thursday and launched an investigation into allegations that they bet on how many workers would get infected during a widespread coronavirus outbreak.The company's president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, saying they do not represent the company's values. He said the company has retained the law firm Covington & Burling LLP to conduct an investigation, which will be led by former U.S.

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Acting Pentagon chief cites risks during troop reductions

WASHINGTON – The coming period of U.S. troop withdrawals from Afghanistan and Iraq is “fraught with risk,” but the military will not hesitate to strike back if extremists attempt to undermine the transition to a smaller U.S.

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Home construction up 4.9% in October

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The number of newly issued permits to build fresh housing remained steady in October. Housing starts rose 4.9%, and are up 14% higher than a year ago, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday, to an annualized rate of 1.53 million.Building permits remained at a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.55 million annualized units, effectively unchanged from September.

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Implementation of a Pooled Surveillance Testing Program for Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infections on a College Campus — Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, August 2–October 11, 2020

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Brady, Buccaneers bounce back with 46-23 win over Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Tom Brady threw for 341 yards and was involved in four touchdowns, Ronald Jones had a franchise-record 98-yard touchdown run, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers bounced back from a dreadful defeat with a resounding 46-23 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.Coming off the most lopsided loss of his illustrious career — a 38-3 defeat to the Saints — Brady threw touchdown passes to Cameron Brate, Mike Evans and Rob Gronkowski, then ran for another score in the fourth quarter to seal the win.Jones’ run in the third quarter broke open a tight game. He raced up the middle behind left guard, shook off safety Tre Boston and was gone.

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Hockman’s 4 TDs help NC State beat Florida St. 38-22

RALIEGH, N.C. – Bailey Hockman threw for three touchdowns and ran for another against his former team as North Carolina State defeated Florida State 38-22 on Saturday night.Hockman, who began his collegiate career in 2017 at Florida State program, was 24-for-34 passing for 265 yards and an interception. Thayer Thomas, a redshirt senior, made a career-high 11 catches for a career-best 135 yards and two touchdowns.N.C.

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Trump projected to win NC after days-long delay in ballot tally

RALEIGH, N.C. - President Donald Trump was projected as the winner of the battleground state of North Carolina by the Associated Press and FOX News Friday after a days-long delay in ballot tabulation. The projected win adds 15 electoral votes to Trump’s total, but will not affect the outcome of the election overall, since President-elect Joe Biden was projected days ago to exceed the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency.Trump’s victory in North Carolina brings him to 232 electoral votes. Biden, who was projected as the winner of the election on Nov.

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Moderna coronavirus vaccine trial volunteer details experience: Nothing to fear but minor side effects

A Moderna coronavirus vaccine trial volunteer from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shared his experience with "Fox & Friends" Friday, urging everyone to get it to save lives and return to normalcy before COVID-19 restrictions. Following Pfizer's promising trial results showing 90% effectiveness, experts are looking forward to the results of Moderna's late-stage trial, which had 30,000 participants, in the coming days.

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Eta races off to sea from Carolinas after soaking Florida

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The former Tropical Storm Eta was classified as a post-tropical cyclone early Friday, racing off the Southeast Atlantic coast and bringing heavy rains and gusty winds to the Carolinas after blustering across north Florida.One death in Florida was linked to the storm, along with some scattered flooding, and forecasters said the system was on a path offshore of South Carolina that is expected to take it further out to sea.Early Friday, the storm was centered about 85 miles (135 kilometers) southeast of Wilmington, North Carolina.

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