Chapel Hill named one of America’s best ‘college towns’

Chapel Hill is a great “college town.” It’s one of the best in the country, according to one website. Best College Reviews recently released a list of the best college towns in America. Chapel Hill came in at number seven and was the only place in North Carolina to make the top 50. “Great weather, a vibrant […]

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Carolina Hurricanes' 2014-15 Playoff Hopes Rest on Coach Bill Peters

After years of falling short of the playoffs, expectations for the Carolina Hurricanes ' 2014-15 season have now dropped so low that falling short may no longer be possible. Last season's 12th-place finish in the 16-team Eastern Conference, coupled with a lethargic and unproductive free-agency period , has dropped the 'Canes to second to last in the East in current betting odds, per Vegas ...

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Lions kicking hopeful Giorgio Tavecchio sends right spice between uprights

His mother, who lives in Moraga, drove about 45 minutes south to the team hotel in Fremont to deliver the Italian specialties the night before the Lions played the Oakland Raiders.

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Kayaker who flipped on Colorado River found dead

Grand County authorities say a kayaker who flipped on the Colorado River has been found dead.

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Hungry Heroes: 25 Percent of Military Families Seek Food Aid

Twenty-five percent of active duty military families get aid from food pantries nationwide, a rare survey about food insecurity among troops finds.

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Rockies Retire Helton’s No. 17 Jersey

Todd Helton brought the crowd at Coors Field to its feet again Sunday when the Colorado Rockies retired the No. 17 jersey of their longtime first baseman.

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Bodani: Passing on more than a career, mother to daughter

She accomplished nearly everything as a volleyball player. Twenty-five years ago, Jen (James) Reichard earned all-state honors at Spring Grove and then All-America honors in college — and then nearly became an Olympian.

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