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Football players receive complimentary tickets to games, but selling them can affect an athlete's eligibility.

Reports: UNC suspends assistant coach, reminds athletes against selling tickets after WRAL report

MORE THAN JUST TELL. YOUR KID DOES HOPE FOR. >> BREAKING NEWS FROM WRAL COVERAGE. YOU CAN COUNT ON. >> AND BREAKING RIGHT NOW AT 10 O'CLOCK NEW FALLOUT MAKING NATIONAL HEADLINES AFTER WRAL'S INVESTIGATION ON BILL BELICHECK JUST DIVIDED LOCKER ROOM AT UNC CHAPEL HILL. NEW TONIGHT. THE ATHLETIC WHICH IS OWNED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES IS REPORTING UNC, ASSISTANT COACH ARMIN HAWKINS IS SUSPENDED. THANKS FOR JOINING US. I'M LENA TILLETT AND I'M GERALD OWENS. ACCORDING TO THE ARTICLE THE SUSPENSION WAS RELATED TO OUR INVESTIGATION. >> BY PAT WELTER INTO THE TAR HEEL FOOTBALL TEAM AND THEIR INTERNAL TURMOIL. RYAN CHAIRS IN THE LIVE CENTER WITH THE LOVE. THIS LATEST DEVELOPMENT ALL STEMMING FROM WRAL'S EXCLUSIVE REPORTING BRYANT. INDEED. LET'S TELL YOU WHAT THE ATHLETIC IS REPORTING TONIGHT THAT ON HAWKINS WAS SUSPENDED AND THE ALLEGATIONS ARE RELATED TO PROVIDING EXTRA BENEFIT SPECIFICALLY PROVIDING SIDELINE PASSES TO A PLAYER'S FAMILY MEMBERS. >> WHICH WOULD BE A VIOLATION OF NCAA RULES. HERE'S WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT HAWKINS. ACCORDING TO THE UNC FOOTBALL WEBSITE, HE'S A CORNERBACKS COACH WHO WAS HIRED JUST THIS YEAR LAST YEAR. HE WORKED AS A DEFENSIVE ANALYST FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON WITH STEVE BELICHICK, BILL BELICHECK SON WHO IS USC'S NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR. WRAL HAS REACHED OUT TO UNC TO CONFIRM HAWKINS SUSPENSION. WE HAVE NOT HEARD BACK YET FROM THE UNIVERSITY. >> OK, BRIAN, THANK YOU. MEANWHILE, NEW TODAY UNC ISSUED THIS WARNING TO ALL ATHLETES DO NOT SELL YOUR COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS OR YOU RISK. NCAA WILL VIOLATIONS ONE DAY AFTER OUR INITIAL REPORT, UNC ATHLETIC CENTER OUT THIS MESSAGE, IT SAYS, QUOTE, THIS IS A FRIENDLY REMINDER. YOU ARE NOT TO SELL OR EXCHANGE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS FOR ANY ITEM OF VALUE. ALTHOUGH SOME NCAA RULES HAVE RECENTLY CHANGED. THIS WILL HAS NOT SELLING YOUR TICKETS OR RECEIVING AN EXTRA BENEFIT. STILL IMPACTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS. >> THERE IS A ARTICLE ON WRAL, SPORTS ANCHOR AND REPORTER PAT WELTER. MULTIPLE SOURCES WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE INNER WORKINGS OF BILL BELICHECK PROGRAM SAY NORTH CAROLINA'S FOOTBALL LOSSES, A PRODUCT TO BE DIVIDED LOCKER ROOM. I JUST WANT TO KNOW IF HE'S ONLY IN. THAT WOULD BE. IT FEELS LIKE THEY THOUGHT THIS WAS GOING TO BE EASIER THAN WHAT IT IS. IT. >> AS YOU HEARD THERE, OUR PAT WELTER IS REPORT HAS BEEN GETTING NATIONAL ATTENTION. PAT WILL BE FEATURED ON THE TODAY SHOW TOMORROW MORNING TO TALK ABOUT HIS WRAL INVESTIGATES REPORT ON THE LOCKER ROOM DIVIDED AT UNC. TUNE IN TOMORROW MORNING ON WRAL. >> ANOTHER PIECE OF NEWS SURROUNDING THIS FALLOUT. NEW TONIGHT, WRAL CONFIRMED UNC IS PARTNERSHIP WITH HULU FOR A SEASON LONG DOCUMENTARY IS NO LONGER HAPPENING. THIS IS VIDEO FROM UNC FOOTBALL IN THE HULU DEAL WAS ANNOUNCED. YOU CAN COUNT ON WRAL TO STAY ON TOP OF ALL THINGS. UNC FOOTBALL AND COACH BELICHECK

Report: UNC assistant football coach suspended as fallout from WRAL report on culture problems with team 

Report: UNC assistant football coach suspended amid fallout from WRAL report on culture problems with team 

UNC fans at Kenan Memorial Stadium as Clemson visited Chapel Hill on Saturday, October 4, 2025. UNC struggles on offense and defense falling to the Tigers 38 to 10. Photo by: CHRIS BAIRD

In Durham, Fayetteville, sitting mayors will face council members in general election

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UNC football in-season documentary with Hulu scrapped amid reports of program dysfunction

Bill Belichick spoke with reporters on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.

3D mapping shows dramatic shoreline loss in Buxton after homes collapse

3D mapping shows Buxton's shoreline retreated up to 141 feet after multiple homes collapsed, with debris spreading inland as rising seas and repeated storms accelerate erosion.

Rain chances return to the forecast Wednesday ahead of a cold front 

Rain totals Wednesday 10/8 will be less than a quarter of an inch

Kids and breweries: Wake County brewery's Facebook post sparks public debate

The Kids Are All Right (Just Not at a Brewery)

'West at Peace' high-rise in downtown Raleigh approved for rezoning amid protests by neighbors

Raleigh residents protesting a new 30-story building during Tuesday's city council meeting

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During a board work session, district officials and representatives from Amazon discussed with the board using artificial intelligence to better analyze the school system's troves of education data.

Wake school board discusses when to use AI - and when to not

Wake school board to get AI update

Deputies said one person was taken to the hospital. Their condition is still unknown. No names have been released.

Cumberland County Sheriff's Office investigate after late night shooting injured one

President Donald Trump's trade war is rippling through the U.S. agriculture industry, and North Carolina farmers say they're feeling the impact.

North Carolina soybean farmers face financial crisis amid trade war and China boycott

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A Raleigh man is facing two charges for assaulting emergency personnel after he allegedly sprayed blood into the eyes of two employees at UNC Health Rex in March. According to the arrest warrant, the employees were exposed to HIV.

Raleigh man accused of spraying health workers with blood, exposing two to HIV

Kameron Gilchrist, 25, faces two charges for assaulting emergency personnel. He's accused of exposing two employees to HIV. 

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol have not released the name of the driver of the pickup truck. This comes just one day after a crash involving a Wake County school bus left three students injured.


Pickup truck rear-ends school bus in Johnston County: No injuries, driver flees scene

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At Tuesday's meeting, Durham Public Schools leaders will discuss how to calculate the minimum livable wage for classified staff employees.

Durham Public Schools weighing 3 options for calculating classified staff salaries

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The Raleigh City Council approved a new social district for Seaboard Station in a 6-2 vote. It will allow open alcohol consumption from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. starting Nov. 14  in a designated area.

New social district: Raleigh's Seaboard Station 'Sip 'n Stroll' starts in November

Village District could become Raleigh's second social district

Experts explain how to interpret your bill, break down common charges and help track your monthly expenses more efficiently.


Decode your energy bill: Tips to understand charges and track your savings

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Raleigh police conducted a traffic stop on 50-year-old Baber George of Cary for a moving violation. Through an initial investigation during the stop, officers determined he was involved in soliciting prostitution.


Cary preacher, human rights nonprofit leader charged with soliciting prostitution

Baber George (50) of Cary

North Carolina drivers without a REAL ID can now renew their driver's license online for a second consecutive time.

New NC law should ease long waits to renew drivers license

Fuquay-Varina and three other areas in North Carolina are set to receive new DMV offices.

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Races for mayor in Durham and Fayetteville top the ballot in an off year. Dozens of communities across the state will vote in local races. Find complete results for 2025 elections in North Carolina here.

2025 municipal election results

Voting in N.C., voting generic 

The holiday shopping season kicks off this week with competing events from Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Kohl's and we have a list of the best buys!

2025 holiday shopping season kicks off this week with competing retail events

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Multiple sources with knowledge of the inner workings of Bill Belichick's program say that UNC football's losses are a product of a divided locker room, a disorganized coaching staff and a failure to communicate.


Divided locker room, disastrous results: Players, parents blame Belichick culture for UNC problems

UNC coach Bill Belichick

LOS ANGELES (AP) â Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for public television stations suffering from cuts in federal funding.

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts

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Mark your calendar and set your alarm for Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 9 a.m. That's when tickets go on sale for the popular Holiday Express train at Raleigh's Pullen Park. This family event often sells out in minutes.


Holiday Express tickets go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 14

Holiday Express

Another home fell in Buxton on Wednesday, Oct. 1, bringing the total to 19 homes that have collapsed during the last five years in the Rodanthe and Buxton area. This comes as several homes crashed into the ocean on Sept. 30, 2025. Photos: Donny Bowers

Photos: More Outer Banks homes collapse into the ocean 

7th home to collapse along the NC Coast making 19 total to fall in five years.

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North Carolina's largest school district is continuing to wrestle with one of the biggest issues facing educators nationwide. School leader's focus on Tuesday: How to bring artificial intelligence into the school's day to day operations. 

Wake County exploring future of AI in state's largest school district

Raleigh City Council approves rezoning for 30-story tower despite resident protests

Cases of lesser-known breast cancer type on rise

Teaching assistant arrested for assaulting student with autism 

From equipment to exports, tariffs squeezing NC farmers

Buxton lost as much as 300 feet of beach in some places after back-to-back storms

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Rocky Mount councilmembers cruise to re-election

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Application deadline extended for western Wake school board seat

Murder convict arrested, charged for allegedly killing fellow Greene Correctional inmate

Return within recovery: Jayson Tatum back at Duke as Chief Basketball Officer

AI simulation gives Carolina Hurricanes 20% chance to win 2026 Stanley Cup

Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown

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Trials delayed for 2 Uvalde school police officers, 1 to be moved out of town

Priscilla nears major hurricane status in Pacific as new tropical storm swirls in the Atlantic

Three scientists at US universities win Nobel Prize in physics for advancing quantum technology

National Guard members from Texas are in Illinois in Trump's latest move to send troops to cities

It is a busy weekend in the Triangle with lots of chances to enjoy some festivals.


Weekend best bets: Apex Oktoberfest, Wake Forest Pride and more

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100+ events in NC to enjoy this October

October events in North Carolina

Foodie News: National Cinnamon Roll Day and more sweet local restaurant news

Fresh homemade Cinnamon rolls or Cinnamon buns

Selma Railroad Days Festival to feature carnival rides, parade

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Quiz: Which new NC State Fair food are you?

Raleigh charity golf event honors Grayson Murray, raises mental health awareness

Grayson Murray's Legacy Inspires Mental Health Awareness at Raleigh Golf Championship

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Fact check: Jeffries says GOP 'effectively ended' medical research in the US

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Fact check: Did Democrats propose to give health care to immigrants illegally in the US?

Federal government shutdown: Live fact-checks as Democrats, GOP spar over health care, layoffs

Fact-checking claims that Erika Kirk's charity is tied to trafficking

Fact-checking claims about Tylenol's 2017 social media post and pregnancy guidance

Cooper, Whatley each report raising millions for US Senate campaigns to replace Tillis

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Gov. Stein signs 'Iryna's Law' despite mixed feelings over bill

Stein signs crime bill, potentially restarting death penalty in NC after Charlotte stabbing

Millions in NC on Obamacare, Medicaid affected by budget fights

Why a federal judge ruled NC Senate map is fair game

Allow school districts to ditch class rank, State Board of Education asks lawmakers

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NC ACLU chapter threatens legal action against UNC if professor is not reinstated by end of week

Questions remain after fight at Durham high school

Students, faculty rally for suspended UNC professor

Government shutdown and how schools, school programs will be impacted

NC State suit admits 'extensive' PCB contamination, stops short of linking cancer cases to Poe Hall

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Battling fires and burnout: Raleigh firefighters worked more than 117,000 hours of OT in one year

CJF America sends partial payment to worker amid lawsuit and executives evading police

NC lawmakers wanted to make COVID shots easier to get. Why the law they passed did the opposite

NC officials begin process to help thousands of state workers switch doctors, as Duke negotiations sour

ACC looks to have a wide-open race for the spotlight with few returning all-conference performers

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Warf steps down as president of Carolina Hurricanes

Mark Sanchez, ex-NFL quarterback, stabbed then charged after fight in Indianapolis

Lea: The Carolina Panthers are growing up ... kinda, sorta

Doeren: Big win gives Wolfpack a chance to see some young players

Lejeune cleared to restart sports amid shutdown

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Football playoff projections for the 2025 postseason

Where you can watch top basketball programs play in Phenom Hoops' showcases this season

Volleyball Top 25: Only one ranked team loses in Week 8 of the regular season

HighSchoolOT's 2025 area code Top 15 rankings for volleyball

A church in Edgecombe County is a symbol of the power of a hurricane. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler shares the spirit of a town, committed to keeping its history upright.

Tar Heel Traveler: Princeville 

One local man who has served in the lions club for over 6 decades. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler shares the states and continents he's traveled to over that time span and what he says keeps him going.

Tar Heel Traveler: The Longest Lion 

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers who cleans up the debris after an Outer Banks home collapses into the Atlantic Ocean. He also answered questions about garbage is converted into energy.

In Depth with Dan: Beachfront homes collapse in NC's Outer Banks, converting garbage into energy

In Depth with Dan: Who cleans up the debris when a beachfront collapses in NC's Outer Banks?

Smart tech in your home could be draining your wallet, but these simple tips will save you money.

Simple fixes to smart home tech items could help save money

Attorneys representing NC State alumni and students battling cancer told WRAL News they have reason to believe the university altered or destroyed evidence tied to the chemical contamination inside Poe Hall.

NC State alums raise concerns of evidence tampering at Poe Hall

A file photo of Poe Hall at NC State University.

At least nine homes collapsed in the Outer Banks, scattering debris for miles. Crews are cleaning septic tanks, lumber and waste as rising seas put more houses at risk.

Collapsed Buxton homes leave toxic mess along Outer Banks beaches

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5 On Your Side: Decoding your energy bills

Start holiday shopping early with these Consumer Reports' top-rated products on sale

Smart home technology could be draining your wallet

Simple fixes to these smart home technology items could help save money

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NC State admits 'extensive' PCB contamination in lawsuit, stops short of linking cancer cases to Poe Hall

CJF America sends partial payment to worker amid lawsuit

CJF America president misses court for second time in as many weeks, attorney says she's hospitalized

CJF America president misses court again, attorney says she's hospitalized

Investigations

Tom Snyder: If AI is a bubble, its legacy will leave benefits for the next big thing

Donald Thompson: Why you need a thought-leadership strategy

Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage projects

Mike Walden: 'Wait and see' on big financial decisions in coming months

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Gold futures rise above $4,000 per ounce for the first time

US stocks snap a 7-day winning streak as goldâs price tops $4,000 per ounce

U.S. v. Google: What Each Side Argued for Fixing Googleâs Ad Tech Monopoly

OpenAI and chipmaker AMD sign chip supply partnership for AI infrastructure

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Single mom of 15 paddles down Mississippi River with some of her kids

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Durham neighborhoods celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday

How Video Games Are Shaping a Generation of Boys, for Better and Worse

You need to check out these Durham annual family events

Amazon Prime Day event is LIVE: See the long list of top deals and start your holiday shopping now!

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