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CHAPEL HILL – The Elon softball team mounted a brief rally between the fifth and sixth innings, but ultimately fell to James Madison, 13-4, on Sunday in the Phoenix's final game of the UNC Tournament at Anderson Softball Stadium. Elon dropped to 0-3 on the weekend, while the Dukes...

Duke sophomore center Patrick Ngongba II was ripped into by Blue Devil and Tar Heel fans alike after fouling out against North Carolina.

The unexpected is what makes sports, and the Duke-UNC rivalry, great. “Throw out the records.” “Anything can happen on any given night.” There are dozens of over-used idioms that make the same point: at their core, all athletic competitions have an element of chance. The mathematically-inclined would call that a...

NORTH CAROLINA — A cold Sunday is taking hold across the state, with many communities starting the morning in the teens and daytime temperatures expected to stay mostly in the 30s and 40s. Forecasters say skies will be mostly sunny for much of the day, though clouds may increase later, and a brief warmup is expected...

Tucked inside a bustling shopping plaza in Cary, North Carolina, Ajumma is quietly redefining Korean fried chicken in the Triangle. Known for its perfectly crispy, golden exterior and juicy, flavorful interior, this family-owned spot has earned a devoted following, and it’s easy to see why. Located at 2055...

The Tar Heels will be a fascinating team to observe in March Madness.

For a kid like Jarin Stevenson , who grew up a huge UNC fan in Chapel Hill, Saturday night's result against Duke was a picture-perfect ending. North Carolina trailed nearly the entire game, but took its lone lead with under a second remaining, thanks to Seth Trimble's heroic shot. The Tar Heels roared back to win,...

The people who run thrift stores are grateful for every donation that supports their cause. Unfortunately, some donations cause headaches instead of helping. If you throw your well-used possessions into a box without even looking at them, you may be part of the problem. Thrift stores simply can't sell damaged,...

CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — A family including three children was displaced from their Cary home after fire crews received help from Durham and Morrisville fire agencies to battle the blaze late Saturday afternoon, officials said. Just before 4:50 p.m., a “significant structure fire engulfing” a home was reported in the 1000...

DURHAM, N.C. (WRAL) - A North Carolina woman died after she fell in her home and was attacked by her dog, police say. Durham Police responded to the victim’s home around 9:29 p.m. Thursday. The victim, who has not been publicly identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. One...