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Raleigh, North Carolina
Joined September 2009
One of the most chilling, painful, emotional postgame press conference quotes we've ever heard. How East Carolina offensive lineman Garrett McGhin tried to sum up how difficult the 2018 season was for him:
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'I was done drinking': Carolina Hurricanes announcer Tripp Tracy reveals his year-long road to recovery
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The look on LeVelle Moton's son's face when VJ finds out that the Eagles may wind up playing his good friend, Duke's Zion Williamson, who he's met several times this year:
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Former NC State player Richard Howell named head basketball coach at Green Hope
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The wait proved to be worth it for the Pack: an umpire replay overturned a play at the plate, which provided the winning run in NC State's 6-5 win over Wake Forest. A play eerily similar to one five years starring now-Washington Nationals star Trea Turner.
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What made Wednesday's matchup against No. 7 so pressure-packed for NC State coach Kevin Keatts? A fashionable giveaway:
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.@jgravleyWRAL dug up a 2000 send-off piece by Stuart Scott. Great memory of a great friend. http://t.co/tJKCqtazQV
http://t.co/Z5Q48Rcb0o.
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They did it! Make it back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances for the first time in program history for head coach @JHaire03 and @GoCamelsBSB. Check out the celebration from Fayetteville:
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Breaking News: North Carolina Tar Heels guard Leaky Black announces return for 2022-23 season
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Weddington WR Keenan Jackson decommits from UNC on eve of National Signing Day
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Bill to require UNC, NC State to play each other, other in-state schools won't advance, NC House Speaker says
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NC State head coach Dave Doeren apparently was not a fan of a certain Purple and Gold-related hand signal these past three years. He's not too worried about seeing it anytime soon after Saturday's 58-3 victory:
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Whistleblower Mary Willingham: "The NCAA showed its true colors colors today. Money is all that matters." #UNCvsNCAA.
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Cardinal Gibbons honors scorekeeper Peggy Taylor after 40 years of service
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Hurricanes set ticket record for outdoor game at Carter-Finley Stadium
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Coach K: "Nobody thinks I have a tough job. We've been the leader of the pack for about 25 years so we get everyone's best shot.".
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Breaking News: The streak is over: Cardinal Gibbons upsets No. 1 Wake Forest, ends Cougars' 45-game win streak
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Grimsley 4-star WR Terrell Anderson signs with NC State, ends speculation of possible flip
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Just In: Jim Valvano to be inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this summer
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UNC FANS RUSH FRANKLIN STREET 🏀 @UNC_Basketball fans are celebrating their big win against the Duke Blue Devils! #TarHeels #UNC #ChapelHill
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Just In: Courage defender who declined to wear gay pride jersey will sit out tonight's game
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Don't tell Heritage High School's Ricky Person he's sitting this one out! NC State head coach Dave Doeren recollects on the running back's message, when asked early in the week if he could play against UVA.
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Weddington's Keenan Jackson flips from UNC, signs with NC State
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Just In: NC State radio broadcaster Gary Hahn, who was suspended for ‘illegal aliens’ remark, is due to return to Wolfpack broadcasts on Jan. 14
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Best story you will see all week! Leesville Road and Millbrook high schools teach us a lesson in sportsmanship >>
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By the hammer of Thor! The Canes unveil maybe their best postgame celebration yet following their 4-2 victory over Columbus, their third straight W.
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Mere hours before his Seattle Seahawks pulled off a massive victory at Bank of America Stadium, former UNC defensive tackle and Roanoke Rapids-native Nazair Jones learned that Larry Fedora would be let go from his coaching post. How did he react to the news?
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.@PackWrestle is currently ranked sixth nationally. Freshman Hayden Hidlay has a lot to do with it. Hayden sat down with @Mary_Dunleavy:
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Just In: Joe Giglio joins WRALSportsFan on radio, TV, digital; 99.9 The Fan announces lineup changes
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Breaking News: Seal it with a sweep: North Carolina clinches spot in CWS with 2-0 sweep of Stetson in Super Regional
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Breaking News: NC State opens CWS play with 10-4 win over Stanford
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THE CHAMP IS HERE. Another memorable postgame celebration for the "Bunch of Jerks"
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Noah Rogers transfers to NC State in return to Triangle ::
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'It's just been awesome': NC State fans welcome Wolfpack home from Final Four, remain hopeful for future
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See how Woody Durham and his family are doing all they can to help those suffering with Aphasia:
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The Hurricanes arrived back in D.C. this afternoon before their decisive Game 7 with the Capitals. Check for @jgravleyWRAL's live reports again from our nation's capital, tonight at 10 and 11
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NC Senate bill would eliminate participation trophies in youth sports
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Breaking News: Carolina Hurricanes to announce an outdoor Stadium Series game at Carter-Finley Stadium
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ALERT: NC State takes down No. 1 seed Villanova, 71-68, to advance to Sweet 16 http://t.co/ExMcMiB71Y
#breaking.
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Breaking News: Legendary WRAL sports anchor Tom Suiter to be inducted into North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
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GOOD NEWS! . @49ers DB Don Jones said it was a "blessing" to go to prom Friday night with 18-year-old Lindsey Preston, who has Down syndrome:
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Saint Augustine's names Chucky Brown new basketball coach ::
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Breaking News: Cary DT Davin Vann commits to NC State; Vann recorded 79 tackles, including 25 tackles for loss and 12 sacks last season
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While some don't put much stock into them, NC State head baseball coach Elliott Avent finds his own reason for appreciating being ranked in multiple preseason polls:
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Hurricanes Coach Rod Brind'Amour reiterated the same sentiment as last night, which upset some Capitals fans, that he's got enough injuries on his own team to worry about the one suffered by T.J. Oshie on what he says was a non-malicious hit by Warren Foegele.
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ALERT: Durham Bulls win 2017 Triple-A National Championship 5-3 against Memphis Redbirds #breaking.
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Coach K's mother once told him to "get on the right bus." The advice led to his success today. http://t.co/lnJjCcgcez
http://t.co/Bro6gs49cU.
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Breaking News: Durham Bulls clinch the International League South Division
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Did you see that goal?!? Here's @JFiWRAL's vantage point of the Goal of the Year candidate by the Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov.
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Orange HS standout Payton Wilson spoke with @jgravleyWRAL about his recent decision to flip from UNC to the Wolfpack: "I fit in better at N.C. State and the atmosphere at N.C. State is second to none.". More on @HighSchoolOT:
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In The Village: Quad King Nathan Chen joins Elizabeth Beisel ::
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Breaking News: Russell Wilson is NC State's 2021 commencement speaker
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Breaking News: NC State football families will be allowed to attend Saturday's game
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Breaking News: NCFC's Malik will announce next plan for multi-use soccer complex next week
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ALERT: Hurricanes assistant, former captain Rod Brind'Amour reaches deal to become next head coach #breaking.
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Just In: UNC forward Armando Bacot announces he's returning to school
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#NCState's Dave Doeren (@StateCoachD) got the opportunity to be an honorary race official at this year's Coca-Cola 600. The @PackFootball HC talked with @JFiWRAL about the experience & the number of #PackPros in @NASCAR. Watch: #wral
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We found a familiar face on the sidelines last night in Chapel Hill. Do you think Clemson transfer Kelly Bryant would be a good addition to UNC's offense?
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Breaking News: Former NCSU stars Carlos Rodon and Trea Turner make MLB All-Star rosters for first time
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Just In: Carolina Hurricanes follow Wake County, make masks optional inside PNC Arena
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Breaking News: Durham Bulls host The Savannah Bananas July 14 on their 2023 Banana Ball World Tour
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Do you know how lucky we are to be witnessing some world-class soccer in Cary? Another win for @TheNCCourage and @ByNeilMorris has analysis >>
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North Carolina football players may face suspensions after off-season NCAA violations #wral.
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On sale Friday at @CHSWear_UNC: 100% of sales goes to Aphasia research. @WesDurham .#HeyWoody #GoWhereYouGo.
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Breaking News: Green Hope's Jordyn Adams named National High School Athlete of the Year by MaxPreps
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Breaking News: "I'm back." UNC guard Caleb Love announces he will return for junior season with the Tar Heels
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Breaking News: South View 4-star WR Emery Simmons flips commitment from Penn State to UNC
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Girls soccer: (14) Apex upsets (3) Cardinal Gibbons in penalty kicks, 0-0 (2-1)
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CAM-V-P goes airborne on 12-yard TD run and @Panthers now lead 34-7 late 3Q. #KeepPounding .
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ALERT: N.C. team gets first perfect game in Little League World Series since 2008 #breaking.
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Breaking News: No. 4 NC State women get second win over No. 1 this season, this time at No. 1 Louisville, 74-60
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Breaking News: NC State defeats Arkansas, 3-2, to advance to Omaha and the College World Series
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Kenan Stadium? Or "Carter-Finley North?" NC State quarterback Ryan Finley fires his shot when it comes to playing on his in-state rival's home turf.
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Breaking News: You'll want a tissue for this lesson so powerful, NC State made it mandatory for male athletes.
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