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Hornets reveal new team colors, uniforms

It's out with the old teal-dominated Hornets jerseys, and in with pinstripes, darker colors and "Mardi Gras gold."

Pirates primed to step into C-USA's upper echelon

For years, East Carolina has accepted its role of chip-on-the-shoulder underdog, perennially pining for respect. It has suited the Pirates, who took particular glee recently in upsetting their in-state rivals from the ACC.

Former Butner hospital director aiding Cherry Hospital

The former North Carolina mental hospital director who resigned after using state money to buy a portrait of herself is on the special team studying patient safety at Cherry Hospital.

Guilford residents may be able to get flu shots at the polls

Eight polling places in Guilford County will offer flu shots to registered voters in November.

Following AP report, appraisers calls for reform

Four national associations of real estate appraisers have asked Congress for major regulatory reforms in the wake of an Associated Press investigation that identified key failings within the existing system.

Bob Tway's son advances at US Amateur

Kevin Tway took another step toward establishing himself, while a former NCAA champion made an earlier-than-expected exit from the U.S. Amateur.

At a glance: Duke Blue Devils

The 2008 Duke Blue Devils:

Duke looks to reboot under under Cutcliffe

David Cutcliffe was just a boy back in Alabama when he washed the family car — and rewashed it, eight times, until his dissatisfied father was convinced that the job finally was done right.

NC State QB race down to 2

North Carolina State's quarterback race is down to two players.

Tar Heels look to step forward in Davis' 2nd season

Marvin Austin arrived at North Carolina last year amid great fanfare, a blue-chip defensive line recruit expected to serve as a cornerstone of the Tar Heels' latest rebuilding project.