OrioleWay
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Conservationist, P&R Director. Retired sports journalist. Cover ACC college baseball, NC high school football and baseball. UNC and ASU alumnus. Concord High football historian. Longtime Oriole.
The 5A regional finals are set for this Friday. Crest travels to Hickory for the western spot, and Wilson Hunt hosts Northside of Jacksonville in the east.
November 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The 5A regional finals are set for this Friday. Crest travels to Hickory for the western spot, and Wilson Hunt hosts Northside of Jacksonville in the east.
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He tried to swim in waders, investigators say.
State researcher dies while doing field work in North Carolina bay, sheriff says
He tried to swim in waders, investigators say.
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September 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
He tried to swim in waders, investigators say.
Mount pulls away in the 4Q to defeat Concord 27-16. Spiders led 16-7 after three.
August 23, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Mount pulls away in the 4Q to defeat Concord 27-16. Spiders led 16-7 after three.
Concord 16-13 over Mount with 8:31 to play.
August 23, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Concord 16-13 over Mount with 8:31 to play.
Concord is playing its season opener tonight. This is the 110th season of football for CHS.
August 23, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Concord is playing its season opener tonight. This is the 110th season of football for CHS.
Halftime - Mount Pleasant 7, Concord 6
August 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Halftime - Mount Pleasant 7, Concord 6
Not sure how many other sports folks are here, but I have for years posted high school football updates on “that other platform.” In that spirit, Concord leads Mount Pleasant 6-0 2Q.
Anyone else covering HS football on the side?
Anyone else covering HS football on the side?
August 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Not sure how many other sports folks are here, but I have for years posted high school football updates on “that other platform.” In that spirit, Concord leads Mount Pleasant 6-0 2Q.
Anyone else covering HS football on the side?
Anyone else covering HS football on the side?
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PBS and NPR are generally unbiased, independent of government propaganda and provide key benefits to US democracy
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PBS and NPR are generally unbiased, independent of government propaganda and provide key benefits to US democracy
Studies link public broadcasting to higher voter turnout, better factual knowledge and lower susceptibility to extremist rhetoric. Those contributions to democracy may be diminished by Congress’ cuts.
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July 31, 2025 at 2:33 AM
PBS and NPR are generally unbiased, independent of government propaganda and provide key benefits to US democracy
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The incredible journey of Jake Knapp continues!
North Carolina's ace and reigning National Pitcher of the Year has been selected in the eighth round of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Chicago Cubs! ⬇️
North Carolina's ace and reigning National Pitcher of the Year has been selected in the eighth round of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Chicago Cubs! ⬇️
July 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The incredible journey of Jake Knapp continues!
North Carolina's ace and reigning National Pitcher of the Year has been selected in the eighth round of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Chicago Cubs! ⬇️
North Carolina's ace and reigning National Pitcher of the Year has been selected in the eighth round of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Chicago Cubs! ⬇️
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Aidan Haugh decided to return to North Carolina for another season, a move that ultimately paid off.
The right-hander saw his draft stock skyrocket, as he was selected in the 6th round of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays. ⬇️
The right-hander saw his draft stock skyrocket, as he was selected in the 6th round of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays. ⬇️
July 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Aidan Haugh decided to return to North Carolina for another season, a move that ultimately paid off.
The right-hander saw his draft stock skyrocket, as he was selected in the 6th round of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays. ⬇️
The right-hander saw his draft stock skyrocket, as he was selected in the 6th round of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays. ⬇️
Hard pass.
This suggested conference swap actually would make a lot of sense for both the ACC and the Big 12.
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Imagine a world with a less insane Atlantic Coast Conference setup?
Seth Mandel introduced a curious thought experiment that Tar Heel fans paying for flights to Texas and California will be interested in.
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July 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Hard pass.
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Some college programs are willing to go through a rebuilding process.
Scott Forbes and the UNC Baseball program would simply rather reload!
North Carolina secured a commitment from one of the best outfielders available via the transfer portal.
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Scott Forbes and the UNC Baseball program would simply rather reload!
North Carolina secured a commitment from one of the best outfielders available via the transfer portal.
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UNC Baseball lands a commitment from one of the best transfer outfielders available
Scott Forbes and the Diamond Heels are absolutely RELOADING this offseason!
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July 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Some college programs are willing to go through a rebuilding process.
Scott Forbes and the UNC Baseball program would simply rather reload!
North Carolina secured a commitment from one of the best outfielders available via the transfer portal.
keepingitheel.com/unc-baseball...
Scott Forbes and the UNC Baseball program would simply rather reload!
North Carolina secured a commitment from one of the best outfielders available via the transfer portal.
keepingitheel.com/unc-baseball...
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The #Canes have acquired goaltender Cayden Primeau from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick.
The 25-year-old went 21-2-2 with a 1.96 GAA and a .927 SV% in the AHL this past season.
He is an arbitration-eligible restricted free agent.
The 25-year-old went 21-2-2 with a 1.96 GAA and a .927 SV% in the AHL this past season.
He is an arbitration-eligible restricted free agent.
July 1, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The #Canes have acquired goaltender Cayden Primeau from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick.
The 25-year-old went 21-2-2 with a 1.96 GAA and a .927 SV% in the AHL this past season.
He is an arbitration-eligible restricted free agent.
The 25-year-old went 21-2-2 with a 1.96 GAA and a .927 SV% in the AHL this past season.
He is an arbitration-eligible restricted free agent.
Sports that sell their souls to gambling interests having issues with players and gambling? Surely not.
Report: NBA G Malik Beasley subject of federal gambling probe reut.rs/44rcB5J
Report: NBA G Malik Beasley subject of federal gambling probe
Guard Malik Beasley is under federal investigation in connection with allegations that he was tied to gambling activity on NBA games and prop bets, ESPN reported Sunday.
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June 29, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Sports that sell their souls to gambling interests having issues with players and gambling? Surely not.
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Catcher Macon Winslow, one of 23 Duke players in the transfer portal, has committed to North Carolina. #UNC tarheeltribune.com/2...
Former Duke catcher Winslow commits to UNC
By R.L. Bynum North Carolina snagged its second catcher from the transfer portal, and didn’t have to go very far to get it. After two seasons at Duke, Macon Winslow is transferring to UNC. He made …
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June 16, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Catcher Macon Winslow, one of 23 Duke players in the transfer portal, has committed to North Carolina. #UNC tarheeltribune.com/2...
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Tar Heels in pro baseball — Busch flourishing at first base for Cubs. Gallen is having a tough season so far. Pence is one of five on last season's CWS team in the minors and one of several former UNC players putting up impressive numbers. tarheeltribune.com/2...
Busch flourishing, Gallen struggling while several, including Pence, doing well in minors
The seasons for the three former North Carolina players currently in the major leagues have been a mixed bag, including impressive play from Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch and struggles f…
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June 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Tar Heels in pro baseball — Busch flourishing at first base for Cubs. Gallen is having a tough season so far. Pence is one of five on last season's CWS team in the minors and one of several former UNC players putting up impressive numbers. tarheeltribune.com/2...
Everyone who had Louisville as the lone ACC rep in Omaha raise your hands.
June 10, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Everyone who had Louisville as the lone ACC rep in Omaha raise your hands.
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Shocking footage captured the moment California police shot a New York Post photographer in the head with a rubber bullet during Los Angeles protest.
June 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Shocking footage captured the moment California police shot a New York Post photographer in the head with a rubber bullet during Los Angeles protest.
Of all the occasions when Tkachuk does embellish, which is a lot, that didn’t feel like one. That may be a cumulative penalty.
May 27, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Of all the occasions when Tkachuk does embellish, which is a lot, that didn’t feel like one. That may be a cumulative penalty.
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No. 4 #UNC run-rules No. 2 Florida State with another dominant pitching performance, this time from Jason DeCaro, and the Tar Heels can win ACC regular-season title Saturday. tarheeltribune.com/2...
UNC run-rules No. 2 FSU, can win ACC regular-season title with Saturday victory
No. 4 North Carolina positioned itself to win the ACC regular-season title and the top seed in the ACC tournament with another dominant victory over No. 2 Florida State at Tallahassee, Fla.
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May 17, 2025 at 1:58 AM
No. 4 #UNC run-rules No. 2 Florida State with another dominant pitching performance, this time from Jason DeCaro, and the Tar Heels can win ACC regular-season title Saturday. tarheeltribune.com/2...
NHL officiating is so infuriating, but clearly it is never going to change. I thought the “game management” outing might create more consistency, but no. The league just does not care.
May 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
NHL officiating is so infuriating, but clearly it is never going to change. I thought the “game management” outing might create more consistency, but no. The league just does not care.
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May 12, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Only some of what an out-of-state casino developer and its allies did to promote legalizing and opening North Carolina casinos was visible to the public.
We look back at a timeline of events.
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We look back at a timeline of events.
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Timeline of a high-stakes campaign to open North Carolina to the casino industry
Only some of what an out-of-state casino developer and its allies did to promote legalizing and opening casinos in North Carolina was visible to the public.
www.newsobserver.com
May 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Only some of what an out-of-state casino developer and its allies did to promote legalizing and opening North Carolina casinos was visible to the public.
We look back at a timeline of events.
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
We look back at a timeline of events.
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
Sad to hear but not surprised. In-laws live just a 1/2-mile away. Curious to see what plans are for the campus.
The decision came “after extensive financial analysis, strategic review and exhaustive recovery efforts,” per the school.
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St. Andrews University in Laurinburg to close at the end of the spring semester
The decision came “after extensive financial analysis, strategic review and exhaustive recovery efforts,” per the school.
www.newsobserver.com
April 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Sad to hear but not surprised. In-laws live just a 1/2-mile away. Curious to see what plans are for the campus.