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How bracket experts currently view UNC’s NCAA chances
As conference play heats up, bracket forecasters are adjusting UNC’s place in the field. Take a look at how North Carolina stacks up in the latest projections.
A lack of defense, pride and intensity could be the theme of this season for North Carolina. ACC play is still early, but the Tar Heels already appear to be cre
I’ve never felt better about the direction of the University and its leadership,” Preyer wrote in a letter obtained by The N&O.
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UNC gets major boost to 2026 secondary with transfer portal withdrawal
UNC defensive back Greg Smith entered the transfer portal on Wednesday. His latest move gives UNC a major boost to its 2026 secondary.
With linebacker Justin Cryer heading to the portal, Florida State was starting to look thin in the middle of the defense. The 'Noles recently moved on from linebackers coach John Papuchis and promoted assistant linebackers coach Ernie Sims as a replacement. It seems the move has attracted multiple transfer prospects to the program.
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UNC Health Pardee brings back masks due to illness surge
UNC Health Pardee is temporarily requiring masks for all who enter in its Emergency Department and all Pardee Urgent Care locations, effective Friday, Jan. 16. The masking requirement is intended to protect patients,
UNC Health will no longer provide gender-affirming medical services to 18-year-old transgender patients, even though North Carolina's ban applies only to minors. Alan Wolf, a spokesperson for UNC Health, confirmed to The News & Observer that the organization decided last year to raise the age limit to 19.
Several issues plagued the Tar Heels down the stretch. UNC shot just 63% from the free-throw line, leaving 12 points at the line. Missed free throws combined with costly turnovers proved disastrous. The Tar Heels committed three turnovers and scored only seven points in the final five minutes.