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Wolfpack WatchNC State officials met with Philip Rivers in Alabama about the football coaching jobIf you bleed red, here's your Saturday read. NC State officials flew to Alabama to meet with Philip Rivers, the former Wolfpack quarterback who coaches St. Michael Catholic High School. Athletic director Boo Corrigan told WRAL he and others were in Fairhope on Wednesday. NC State fired Dave Doeren on Oct. 24.Today’s editionRead

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From Shelby Star, Chapelboro and 13 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Shelby Star40 minutes ago

    Check out our Duke football vs NC State photo gallery, best images

  2. Chapelboro3 hours ago

    After Miami Loss, UNC Looks to Regain Footing vs. UConn — The Carolina Football Hour (Nov. 7, 2026)

    97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh preview UNC's non-conference matchup with UConn on Saturday, November 7.

  3. The Duke Chronicle7 hours ago

    Beats' picks: Can Duke football remain undefeated against NC State under Manny Diaz?

    After a thorough beatdown of Boston College last week, the Blue Devils head to Raleigh for another conference clash against N.C. State. The Chronicle's beat writers offer their thoughts on which North Carolina team will emerge victorious.

  4. Shelby Star7 hours ago

    Duke football vs NC State live updates: Follow along from ACC clash

    Duke football is on the road at NC State for an ACC showdown. Follow live score updates, highlights, injury news and key plays.

  5. Durham Herald Sun7 hours ago

    How to watch Duke football vs NC State today, TV channel, streaming

    Duke football heads to Raleigh to face NC State at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7.

  6. Ball Durham7 hours ago

    Duke football vs. NC State: final odds and prediction as Blue Devils look to maintain momentum

    Duke is searching for a third straight win on the road against NC State in Week 10.

  7. Durham Herald Sun7 hours ago

    Philip Rivers met with NC State brass. What he said about the Pack job opening

    Philip Rivers met NC State leaders in Alabama this week and discussed the Wolfpack’s current head coaching job opening; he says there's nothing definitive yet.

  8. Gaston Gazette8 hours ago

    UNC's Maximo Adams shows 'relentless pursuit' in viral clip, double-double vs Wofford

    UNC basketball players aren't surprised by what they saw from freshman Maximo Adams against Wofford. Here's why.

  9. BlueRidgeNow.com8 hours ago

    UNC vs UConn live updates: Follow along as Tar Heels play Huskies

    It's UNC football vs. UConn in a nonconference road game. Follow live score updates, highlights, injury news, key plays and instant analysis.

    Also reported byThe Fayetteville Observer

  10. N.C. State University Technician Online10 hours ago

    Men’s Basketball versus ETSU

  11. The Wilson Times12 hours ago

    High School Football Scoreboard, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026

    Final scores from North Carolina high school football games played Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, provided in partnership with VarsityNC.com.

  12. WECT13 hours ago

    Friday Night Football: First round of the state playoffs

    Here are the scores for the first round of the playoffs for Friday Night Football.

  13. CBS 1713 hours ago

    NC high school football playoff scores for Week 1 of 2026 season

    NCHSAA Playoffs First Round Class 8A East Jordan 62, Wakefield 21 Green Hope 49, Willow Spring 17 Wilmington Laney 47, Panther Creek 27 Class 8A West Charlotte Myers Park 55, South Mecklenburg 22 Palisades 55, Charlotte Ardrey Kell 17 Southern Pines Pinecrest 49, Charlotte Providence 29 West Charlotte 20, Hoke County 7 Class 7A East

  14. WWAYTV314 hours ago

    Ashley dominates Pine Forest 38-7 to advance to second round of state playoffs

    WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Ashley Screaming Eagles are moving on to the second round of the North Carolina high school football state playoffs after a dominant 48-7 victory over Pine Forest on Friday night. Playing in front of a fired-up home crowd, Ashley wasted no time taking control of its first-round matchup against the Trojans from Fayetteville. Quarterback Raleigh...

  15. Chapelboro15 hours ago

    ‘Maniac’: Freshman Maximo Adams’ Confidence Impresses His UNC Teammates

    After recording his first career double-double in UNC’s 109-70 win against Wofford Friday night at the Smith Center, freshman Maximo Adams walked into the media room wearing a chain. It was bright, bold, and in-your-face — very similar to the guy wearing it. This chain included a bedazzled version of a strutting Rameses hanging jauntily

  16. CBS 1715 hours ago

    Brown, Young pace North Carolina in drubbing of Wofford

    CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Terrence Brown scored 21 points, reserve Jaydon Young scored 15 points, and North Carolina beat Wofford 109-70 on Friday night. Other Tar Heels (2-0) backups got in on the scoring action with Alex Samodurov contributing 13 points, Maximo Adams scoring 11 and grabbing 11 rebounds, and Jarin Stevenson added 10

  17. The News & Observer15 hours ago

    Photos: North Carolina vs Wofford - College basketball

    Wofford visits the University of North Carolina for a basketball game on Friday, November 6, 2026 in Chapel Hill, N.C.

  18. Charlotte Observer16 hours ago

    UNC basketball routs Wofford. Observations from second win under Michael Malone

    UNC Tar Heels hosted Wofford at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill on Friday in nonconference men’s basketball game, under coach Michael Malone. Did UNC win?

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  • Flag footballHolly Springs beat Riverside 41-0 Thursday to advance to the 7A East regional final.

    Holly Springs beat Riverside 41-0 Thursday to advance to the 7A East regional final. Playoff games were moved up from Saturday because of expected weather conditions Friday.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: HighSchoolOT