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Dec. 13, 2024

Bill Belichick and the transition to college football

Bill Belichick was formally introduced as UNC-Chapel Hill's head football coach on Thursday. WRAL Sports Reporter Louis Fernandez breaks down Belichick's impressive NFL background and what he could bring to Carolina's progra…

Dec. 12, 2024

Its official: UNC hires coaching legend Bill Belichick to lead Tar Heel Football

The University of North Carolina's Board of Trustees is expected to meet Thursday morning and approve Bill Belichick's five year contract. WRAL's Aaron Thomas reports from Chapel Hill about Tar Heel fans' reaction to the hir…

Dec. 12, 2024

Chapel Bill? Tar Heels offer Belichick coaching job

On Tuesday, sources told WRAL that the Tar Heels have offered former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick their head coaching job. No deal had been completed that night and no announcement was imminent but the news…

Dec. 10, 2024

Catherine Truitt reflects on tenure as NC superintendent

North Carolina schools superintendent Catherine Truitt is preparing to leave office at the end of her four year term. While she says she and her team have accomplished a lot, North Carolina’s public schools still face many c…

Dec. 9, 2024

Why biotech companies are flocking to Holly Springs

Amgen Inc.’s expanded manufacturing plans could bring $1.5 billion and more than 700 jobs to Holly Springs. It’s one of several biotechnology companies to target the southern Wake County town for future production. WRAL Stat…

Dec. 6, 2024

New polling reveals most North Carolina voters approve of using military to deport undocumented immigrants

According to a new Meredith College poll, a majority of North Carolina voters support President-elect Donald Trump's plan to deport undocumented immigrants with help from the military. WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie …

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