Stories tagged: "college basketball"

Culture North Carolina's Deja Kelly attempts a layup during a Jan. 21 game with Virginia. Women's college teams like UNC, NC State, and UNC Charlotte have made it a golden time to be a fan in North Carolina. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Culture Why It’s a Great Time To Be a Women’s College Basketball Fan in NC

As the Wolfpack and Tar Heel women compete for Sweet 16 spots Monday, a reminder that the women’s game in North Carolina is a jewel.

Billy Ball Billy Ball March 21, 2022 3:52 pm EDT
Culture Championship game time
Culture Down to the Wire with the NC State Fair and Outer Banks Vying for the Best of NC Championship. Here’s How to Vote.

We love basketball, brackets, and North Carolina, which is why we're launching a “Best of NC” Tournament.

Sarah Ovaska Sarah Ovaska March 26, 2021 10:11 am EDT
Economy Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill square off in February in Chapel Hill. College basketball is expected to return in the coming days, although the pandemic will blunt the economic impact. (Photo by Peyton Williams/UNC/Getty Images)
Economy College Basketball Is King in NC. But Should Ailing Businesses Expect a Boost?

Under normal circumstances, college basketball is a big boon to NC businesses. But these are not normal circumstances.

Max Millington Max Millington November 25, 2020 10:04 am EST

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