Third-party groups are running new television ads in the North Carolina governor's race that seek to question Democrat Walter Dalton on taxes and Republican Pat McCrory on his work history.

NC State freshman basketball player Rodney Purvis has been granted permission to compete immediately for the Wolfpack in a decision handed down by the NCAA Committee on Initial Eligibility Waivers on Monday.

The attorney for the New York jeweler suing former Duke basketball player Lance Thomas says his client isn't interested in speaking to the NCAA.

Authorities say a mother of three is dead, along with her ex-husband after a shooting Monday in an upscale Raleigh shopping center.

The board of trustees at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is pledging $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in the death of a 19-year-old junior.

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Patrick Dwyer to a two-year contract extension through the 2014-15 season.

Cordarrelle Patterson scored two first-quarter touchdowns -- one a 41-yard catch, the second a 67-yard run -- and Tennessee beat North Carolina State 35-21 on Friday night in the opening game for both teams.

North Carolina State is looking to move to the top of the Atlantic Coast Conference, while progress for Tennessee will be escaping the basement in the Southeastern Conference.

The State Employees Association of North Carolina's political committee isn't endorsing anyone in the race for governor, a boost for Republican Pat McCrory after the group endorsed his Democratic rival four years ago.

A judge has ordered former University of North Carolina football coach Butch Davis to hand over records of calls made on his personal cell phone related to his job duties.

Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers has donated $250,000 to the University of North Carolina for scholarships.

The streak haunts Duke. No bowls, no winning seasons, not much of anything to celebrate in nearly two decades.

North Carolina State has an experienced quarterback leading its offense, an all-American anchoring its secondary and the chance to contend for the Atlantic Coast Conference championship.

The North Carolina Tar Heels know no matter how many games they win under new coach Larry Fedora they won't play in a bowl this season.

One of the most prolific duos in Duke history could rewrite the Blue Devils' record book this season.

Junior Lorenzo Brown and freshman T.J. Warren combined to score 45 points to lead NC State to an 83-76 victory over CB Torrejon on Tuesday.

Greenville continues to be the largest city in Eastern Carolina, and is the 10th fastest growing city in the state.

This Duke walk-on will try to help the Blue Devils R-O-C-K in the ACC.

The Wolfpack got a jump start on the preseason Tuesday when they opened fall camp. They're the first of the state's Bowl Subdivision teams to begin practice.

NC State head football coach Tom O’Brien has announced that safety Tim Buckley has joined the Wolfpack football program.

A woman who snatched a newborn from a New York hospital more than two decades ago and raised the child as her own has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Republican Representative Stephen LaRoque submitted his resignation letter to House Speaker Thom Tillis.

Visits from ACC champion Florida State, Duke, North Carolina and defending NIT champion Stanford highlight NC State’s impressive 2012-13 home schedule.

North Carolina needs freshman Joel James to provide some bulk up front this fall.

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Jay Harrison to a three-year contract extension and signed former first-round draft pick Zach Boychuk to a one-year deal.