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14+ hour, 11+ min ago (228+ words) South Carolina Upstate Spartans (6-5) at North Carolina Tar Heels (8-1) Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tar Heels -28.5; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 14 North Carolina takes on South Carolina Upstate after Caleb Wilson scored 20 points in North Carolina's 81-61 win against the Georgetown Hoyas. The Tar Heels have gone 6-0 in home games. North Carolina is 7-1 in games decided by 10 points or more. The Spartans are 1-4 on the road. South Carolina Upstate scores 79.7 points and has outscored opponents by 9.8 points per game. North Carolina averages 8.0 made 3-pointers per game, 1.9 more made shots than the 6.1 per game South Carolina Upstate allows. South Carolina Upstate has shot at a 45.6% clip from the field this season, 8.8 percentage points above the 36.8% shooting opponents of North Carolina have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Luka Bogavac averages 1.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Tar Heels, scoring 12.2 points…...

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16+ hour, 22+ min ago (162+ words) The No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks and the North Carolina State Wolfpack will face off tonight. Fans can catch the game on ESPN at 5:30 p.m. ET, with streaming options available through Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling and ESPN Unlimited. Both Fubo and DirecTV Stream offer free trials and first-month discounts for new customers. The Jayhawks are 7-3 and are coming off an 80-60 victory over Missouri on Sunday, led by Tre White's 20 points and 13 rebounds. They have one Top 25 victory so far this season against No. 20 Tennessee back in November. The Wolfpack are also 7-3 this season and most recently earned an 85-45 win against Liberty on Wednesday. Ven-Allen Lubin and Matt Able both led the team with 13 points each in the victory. No. 19 Kansas (7-3) vs. North Carolina State (7-3) When: Saturday, Dec. 13 Where: PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC Time: 5:30 p.m. ET...

16+ hour, 54+ min ago (441+ words) Sunday's matchup will be a step down in competition, as the North Carolina Tar Heels' recent schedule has featured Michigan State, Kentucky, and Georgetown in the last four weeks. With all due respect to the USC Upstate Spartans, they are not in the same class as any of the three teams mentioned above. North Carolina's coaching staff and personnel should not view this game as a pointless outing, as the Tar Heels can utilize this matchup to continue developing key features that will serve them well down the road. With that being said, here are a couple of expectations for North Carolina in a home matchup against USC Upstate. The Tar Heels' frontcourt, consisting of Veesaar and Wilson, has been the team's driving force on both ends of the floor. That trend should continue on Saturday against USC Upstate, as…...

18+ hour, 9+ min ago (1058+ words) Christmas dinner doesn't always mean turkey and stuffing, especially when you live near the ocean. North Carolina's coastal communities have created their own delicious holiday traditions centered around fresh seafood caught right from local waters. From crispy fried flounder to buttery steamed oysters, these restaurants serve up Christmas feasts that celebrate the bounty of the Atlantic while bringing families together for memorable meals that taste like home. Fried seafood perfection awaits at this legendary spot where the Calabash cooking style was practically invented. Golden-brown shrimp, flounder, and scallops emerge from the kitchen with that signature light batter that made this small fishing village famous worldwide. Christmas here means heaping platters piled high with everything the ocean offers, served family-style so everyone gets a taste of coastal tradition. Located at 1125 River Rd, Calabash, NC 28467, this restaurant transforms holiday dinners into crunchy,…...

21+ hour, 25+ min ago (242+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. Wilmington small business owner Jessica Bichler filed for candidacy in N.C. Senate District 7, announcing her bid for a seat Democrats view as a key opportunity to break the Republican supermajority in 2026. District 7 encompasses most of New Hanover County and represents one of the Democrats" best chances to pick up a Senate seat in the next election cycle. "I"m not a career politician, I"m a working mother," Bichler said. "I"m stepping forward because our community deserves leadership focused on real solutions. I"m ready to fight for an affordable, safe, and healthy New Hanover for all, and I"m excited to get to work." "New Hanover families deserve a senator who will always put their needs first and fight for better opportunities and prosperity for the entire region," Batch said. "Jessica Bichler will bring with her energy, integrity,…...

22+ hour, 49+ min ago (73+ words) A North Carolina woman left her front yard Christmas tree half-decorated after immigration agents questioned men helping her. The unfinished tree stands as a symbol of the immigration crackdown. What happened when immigration agents showed up at this North Carolina woman's house A North Carolina woman left her front yard Christmas tree half-decorated after immigration agents questioned men helping her. The unfinished tree stands as a symbol of the immigration crackdown....

23+ hour ago (219+ words) The 2025 NCHSAA 2A Football Championship will feature a titanic showdown between two small-school dynasties when the undefeated Tarboro Vikings (14-0) face the surging Murphy Bulldogs (12-2) Saturday night at Moretz Stadium in Hickory. Tarboro, last year's 1A state champion, brings a dominant 24-game winning streak into the final after dismantling Warren County 40-0 in the semifinals. The Vikings will face a formidable challenge from Murphy, a defending 1A quarterfinalist that has caught fire with 10 consecutive victories, including a defensive masterclass in its 14-2 semifinal win over Starmount. Both programs have championship pedigrees and contrasting styles that should make for a compelling battle as they compete for the 2A crown under the lights in what promises to be one of North Carolina's most anticipated high school championship matchups of the season. Opening kickoff is set for 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 13 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network. " WATCH:…...

23+ hour, 1+ min ago (60+ words) Check out some of the homes that are decorated for the holidays in the Tylan neighborhood of Wilmington in 2025. Check out some of the homes that are decorated for the holidays in the Tylan neighborhood of Wilmington in 2025. Check out some of the homes that are decorated for the holidays in the Tylan neighborhood of Wilmington in 2025....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (87+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A woman was found inside a home with a gunshot wound on Friday, Dec. 12, according to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD). Officers responded to a 911 call at around 3:30 p.m. in the 600 block of Bladen Street. EMS personnel took the woman to hospital. No word yet on her current condition. WPD officials said the incident is under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to call WPD at 910-343-3600 or text anonymously via the Tip 411 app....