Kevin Wolff has issued a press release claiming he was misquoted in this Monday’s N&O and threatening legal action if other reporters “alter any of these facts.” Wolff was responding to this article in which Anne Bleyman, identified as a Mark Kleinschmidt supporter, says she received a push poll phone call from Wolff’s campaign that […]
Joe Schwartz
Bio: Joe Schwartz is a former INDY Week staff writer who works for soccer.com in Hillsborough. He's been a Gooner since he fell for Thierry Henry in 2005, and he still believes in Arsène Wenger.Email: [email protected]
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Wilson Sets Record as N.C. State Stops Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs at the Starting Block
RALEIGH Russell Wilson set the all-time NCAA mark for consecutive attempted passes without an interception as N.C. State cruised to a 45-7 win against Gardner-Webb on Saturday night. Wilson’s record, which now stands at 329 after eclipsing Kentucky signal-caller Andre Woodson’s 2006-07 total of 325, provided the only drama as the Wolfpack beat their second […]
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Hungry N.C. State Eyes A Second Cupcake against Gardner-Webb
N.C. State (1-1) vs. Gardner-Webb (2-0) 6 p.m., Saturday, Carter-Finley Stadium Video on theACC.com, Audio on WRAL-FM 101.5 Key stats … Gardner-Webb, the second Football Championship Subdivision squad to come to Raleigh in as many weeks, faces an uphill battle in this contest. The Big South squad crushed Mars Hall and got a tough road […]
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Live: Chatting with Phish’s Mike Gordon
Mike Gordon Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh Monday, Sept. 14 In a gravely, commanding voice, Phish bassist Mike Gordon encouraged his fans to do away with the dull and “get bassed” during his month-long club tour. At $20 a head, no one was, to pun, free-bassing it at Lincoln Theatre Monday. Still, considering Gordon is fresh off […]
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Finding the pulse of Franklin Street
Lillie Pratt is one constant on a centuries-old street with merchants and students always coming and going. You can find her on Franklin Street, where she’s been nearly every week since the mid-1950s. There she sits patiently with sweet-smelling flowerscarnations, chrysanthemums and lilies, orange, purple, red and whiteat her feet, smiling at passersby. “I’m kind […]
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N.C. State Rebounds From Loss, Blows Away Murray State
CARTER-FINLEY STADIUM/RALEIGH – George Costanza would’ve been proud of the N.C. State Wolfpack on Saturday night as they crushed Murray State 65-7. For the balding down-on-his luck Jew it was no more tuna on toast, and a new day with chicken salad on white bread, untoasted. For the Wolfpack, Instead of fumbling on the first […]
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Wolfpack Wants to Forget Opener and Outrace Racers
N.C. State (0-1) vs. Murray State (1-0) 6 p.m., Saturday, Carter-Finley Stadium Video on Accsports.com, Audio on 101.5 WRAL FM Key stats … Coming off a heated North vs. South battle last week against Steve Spurrier’s Gamecocks, N.C. State now gets to start a new history. This marks not only the first meeting between the […]
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Airiel Down cuts new N.C. State fight song: Intense, bro
Whether at Carter-Finley Stadium or at home watching on television, most people who saw last night’s N.C. State-South Carolina season opener probably thought the 7-3 game was a snoozer. But they didn’t watch the game with Beaux Foy and Taylor Traversari of Raleigh quintet Airiel Down. The pair took a break from recording and touring […]
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Wallach Expels Himself from Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board Race
Gary Wallach has dropped out of the race for a seat on Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education. His decision leaves six candidates aiming for three positions. Michelle Brownstein (who Wallach has thrown his weight behind), MaryAnne Gucciardi, J.M. Green, incumbent Gregory McElveen, Christine Lee and Susana Dancy remain in the race. Wallach also […]
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Wolfpack, Gamecocks Contest Christens NCAA Football Season
N.C. State (0-0) v. South Carolina (0-0) 7 p.m., Sept. 3, Carter-Finley Stadium TV: ESPN Radio: WRAL-FM 101.5 Key stats … Wolfpack Coach Tom O’Brien will be hoping to get off to a better start than last year, when the Gamecocks trounced N.C. State 34-0 on the opening weekend en route to a 2-6 run […]