Fewer people died on North Carolina highways last year than the year before, and the rate of crash injuries, adjusted for miles driven, was an all-time low, according to a new report from the Division of Motor Vehicles.
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The N.C. Department of Transportation spent about $2.5 million earlier this month repairing the pavement and protective sand dune along coastal N.C. 12. Now another nor’easter has undone all that work.
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Texas — Another week of football at Ford Stadium brought a tale of two halves for SMU once again. But unlike the last few, SMU finished this week off with a dominant win. No. 23 SMU (6-1, 4-1) overcame a halftime deficit to defeat California 59-20 on Saturday, securing its fourth consecutive win and third straight in the ACC. SMU overcame another slow start, dominating Cal in ...
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North Carolina forage producers continue a strong run at the 2026 Southeastern Hay Contest, extending a multi-year streak of top alfalfa and overall awards.
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King women’s soccer drew 2-2 at Ferrum, with goals from Ella Froehlich and Vodi Mangal and 14 saves by keeper Malise Chalmers in Conference Carolinas play.
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King University men’s golf climbed to 10th at the 2026 Patriot Fall Classic in Ninety Six, S.C., led by Deagan Erfmann and an even-par final round from Tibo Van De Neste.
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