Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1967, the UNC men's basketball team beat Duke 82-73 after winning the ACC regular-season title for the first time under Coach Dean Smith. This win also marked the team's third win against Duke that season.

Speaking of basketball, the 2026 ACC Tournament is underway, with No. 1 seed Duke and No. 4 seed UNC receiving first- and second-round byes. No. 7 seed NC State had a first-round bye and will face the winner of Game 1 at noon today. Learn more in Sports, and reply to let us know who you're pulling for.

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NCSU Defendants Seek Abuse Suit Dismissal

Eight of nine defendants in a sexual abuse lawsuit against NC State officials and former Sports Medicine Director Robert Murphy have filed motions in Wake County Superior Court to dismiss the case.

The suit accuses Murphy of sexually assaulting, harassing, and exploiting 31 former male athletes under the guise of medical treatment between 2012 and 2022. The plaintiffs allege improper genital touching during massages and intrusive urine sample collection during drug testing.

They also claim university administrators, including former Chancellor Randy Woodson, former Athletic Director Debbie Yow, and current Athletic Director Eugene "Boo" Corrigan, knew or should have known of the misconduct but failed to intervene, amounting to negligence and an alleged cover-up.

The administrators argue the claims are time-barred, fall under workers' compensation jurisdiction, or warrant public official immunity. Murphy, the ninth defendant, has until March 31 to respond. A hearing on the dismissal motions is set for April 27.

Boliek to Release Series of State Audits

North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek said his office will soon release a series of major audits as part of a push for greater transparency and fiscal responsibility across state and local entities.

The reviews include a complete performance audit of the North Carolina Education Lottery, following an earlier financial statement audit, and an examination of how voter-approved bonds have been spent over about six years.

A Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency report will also address UNC System issues, such as faculty vacancies and tenured professors' classroom hours.

These announcements come as the auditor's office continues broader oversight efforts, including a report released Monday highlighting severe financial distress in Rocky Mount due to unchecked overspending under its former city manager.

3D Images Zoom in on Civil War Shipwreck

Advanced sonar technology has delivered new 3D images of the USS Monitor, the pioneering Civil War ironclad that sank off Cape Hatteras during a storm in 1862, the same year as its historic battle with the CSS Virginia.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Monitor National Marine Sanctuary, working with Northrop Grumman, used an autonomous underwater vehicle with micro synthetic aperture sonar in a 2025 survey to capture high-resolution scans of the wreck, which lies about 240 feet deep.

The detailed imagery shows the ship—discovered by researchers in August 1973 and now an artificial reef bustling with marine life—in remarkably good condition. It also provides clear views of the hull remains and surrounding debris field on the seafloor.

Experts say the scans will help researchers better study and preserve the historic wreck, part of the world's largest maritime metals conservation project.

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➤ Statewide: Gov. Josh Stein's $1.4 billion budget proposal was swiftly rejected by Republican legislative majorities Monday, who criticized it for lacking cost controls and risking deficits. (More)

➤ High Point: U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon urged Stein to opt the state into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Monday at the Phoenix Academy Primary School library. She noted 27 states have joined without harming public schools and called the state's inaction "partisan delay." (More)

➤ Charlotte Area Transit System announced that construction will start later this month on a new Blue Line light rail station in South End between Remount Road and Tremont Drive. The station will feature an accessible platform, improved pedestrian access, and Rail Trail connections. (More)

➤ Hillsborough: Resident Matthew Vukmer, 53, accused of fatally stabbing his longtime housekeeper in his home, was captured in Virginia and now faces a murder charge in North Carolina and a fugitive from justice charge in Virginia. (More)

➤ UNC-Chapel Hill was identified by the Pentagon as a potential partner for Senior Service College fellowships, citing its intellectual freedom and relevant graduate programs. This follows the Pentagon's cancellation of partnerships with five Ivy League schools, MIT, Georgetown, and others as it refocuses officer education. (More)

➤ NC State: A federal study confirmed the presence of toxic PCBs in Poe Hall from 2018 to 2024. While also finding elevated melanoma and breast cancer rates among some female employees, it couldn't establish a definitive causal link to cancer due to study limitations and the disease's long latency period. (More)

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➤ Duke point guard Caleb Foster will miss several weeks with a fractured foot, while center Patrick Ngongba is out for the ACC Tournament with foot soreness but is expected back for the NCAA Tournament. (More)

➤ Basketball trainer and Charlotte native Jalen Smith pleaded guilty to wire fraud and bribery, becoming the first of 26 people charged to formally plead guilty in a sweeping college basketball point-shaving scheme. (More)

➤ The Charlotte Hornets are sending the Miami Heat a second-round pick as additional compensation tied to the 2024 Terry Rozier trade after Rozier was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. It remains unclear whether Miami knew about the federal investigation when the trade occurred. (More)

➤ The Carolina Panthers continue to be aggressive in free agency, signing linebacker Devin Lloyd and quarterback Kenny Pickett after agreeing to a deal with edge rusher Jaelan Phillips. (More)

➤ NC State men's basketball opens ACC Tournament play today at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. (See Bracket)

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➤ GE Aerospace announced a $163 million investment in its Wilmington, Durham, Asheville, and West Jefferson facilities. The funding will modernize equipment, expand capacity, and boost production of commercial and military aircraft engine components as part of a $1 billion investment across U.S. manufacturing sites. (More)

➤ Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general asked a federal judge for a mistrial in the antitrust case against Live Nation. The request follows a surprise mid-trial settlement between the U.S. Department of Justice and the ticketing giant. (More)

➤ Charlotte condo buyers are demanding refunds for deposits paid over two years ago on units at Prosperity Luxury Condominiums after construction stalled amid subcontractor liens and an ongoing 2023 lawsuit against developer Wagener Properties Charlotte. (More)

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Quick truth: peeing your pants isn't normal, no matter your age or how many kids you've had.

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➤ The Kings Mountain Historical Museum is hosting Women at the Edge of War: Carolina Piedmont's Heroines of the American Revolution through May 30, highlighting the civic efforts and roles Carolina women played in Revolutionary resistance and survival. (More)

➤ The family of Tommy DeCarlo, the Charlotte-based singer who fronted rock band Boston, announced Monday that the 60-year-old has died from brain cancer diagnosed in September 2025. (More)

➤ A study of 182 large U.S. cities that evaluated emotional well-being, income, employment, and community factors ranked Raleigh as North Carolina's happiest city at No. 22 nationwide, followed by Durham at No. 24, and Charlotte at No. 50. (See Rankings)

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