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UNC-Chapel Hill responds to protests, looks to prevent more chaos on campus
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — Efforts are underway to prevent a chaotic campus again at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In the aftermath of Tuesday’s protests, things are already changing at UNC. On Wednesday, CBS 17 crews saw a large surveillance camera stationed outside of...
NCHSAA meetings conclude with new Big 32 classification for largest schools as they switch to 8 classes
CHAPEL HILL (NCHSAA) – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors Spring Meeting concluded on Wednesday, May 1 at the NCHSAA Office in Chapel Hill.The Board of Directors Meeting began on Tuesday, April 30 with a vote to approve the “Big 32″ realignment model recommendation from the Bylaw Task Force Committee. This model would classify the largest 32 schools in the Association into the 8A Classification and the remaining schools would be divided as evenly as possible among classes 1A through 7A. The Task Force Committee had other recommendations, such as a 24-32 team brackets for the 8A Classification; a 32-team bracket for the 2A through 7A Classifications; and a 16-team bracket in the 1A Classification. Additionally, the Committee recommended realigning classifications every two years. However, this is action that must be addressed in an amendment vote by the membership. On Wednesday, the Board of Directors took the following action:
Eton Advisors Welcomes Industry Veteran Brian Hughes as New President
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2024-- Eton Advisors, a boutique multi-family office headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina proudly announces the appointment of Brian Hughes as President. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for Eton Advisors as it charts a course for continued growth and advancement in its client-centric approach. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240501025003/en/ Brian Hughes joins Eton Advisors as President to spearhead Eton’s client strategy and growth initiatives. (Photo: Business Wire)
Five-star UNC basketball recruiting target re-opens recruitment
The North Carolina Tar Heels are in pursuit of one of the top prospects in the 2025 recruiting class. With Hubert Davis and the staff showing significant interest in the shooting guard, there is hope the Tar Heels can reel him in. But with recent coaching changes around college basketball, Peterson has made an update to his recruitment. Per Joe Tipton, Peterson is set to re-open his recruitment and is no longer down to his top 8 schools of UNC, Baylor, Kentucky, Kansas, Ohio State, Arkansas, Indiana, and Michigan. That means other schools can get involved again in his recruitment, which changes...
Triangle graduation guide: NC State, UNC, Duke and more announce commencement details
Graduation season is almost here. Several colleges, universities and schools throughout the Triangle have graduation ceremonies scheduled this month. Here’s a guide to help make the pomp and circumstance a little more manageable. NC State graduation and commencement ceremonies. The NC State class of 2024 will graduate at 9...
North Carolina Basketball: What does Cade Tyson bring to the table in Chapel Hill?
Coach Davis and the Tar Heels have secured their first commitment from the transfer portal, as Belmont's Cade Tyson will join the roster in the fall. Tyson made his decision known to the public on April 28th, per Joe Tipton. However, many fans may wonder, "What does he bring to...
North Carolina’s Musical Legends Get the Mural Treatment
When the artist Scott Nurkin began painting portraits of North Carolina–born musicians to hang on the walls of his favorite pizza joint, the fee for services rendered was clear: free slices and beer “for life.” And it was a payment plan Pepper’s Pizza was more than making good on before the Chapel Hill establishment shuttered in 2013.
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