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26+ min ago (273+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. " Short-yardage quarterback Will Wilson ran for four touchdowns while starter C.J. Bailey threw two scoring passes as N.C. State blew out rival North Carolina, 42-19, on Saturday night, ending NFL icon Bill Belichick's first college season with the Tar Heels. Wilson ran for 54 yards and had a 15-yard dragging-the-pile score in the third quarter for the Wolfpack (7-5, 4-4 Atlantic Coast Conference), who scored touchdowns on all four first-half drives to firmly take control of this one. Bailey threw TD passes to Wesley Grimes and Justin Joly in that dominant first half on the way to yet another rivalry win for coach Dave Doeren, who has beaten UNC five straight years. Gio Lopez threw a touchdown pass for the Tar Heels (4-8, 2-6), though he was knocked from the game early in the third quarter when his left leg bent under him awkwardly on a sack....

49+ min ago (158+ words) Several people were taken to the hospital after a shooting in Stockton, California, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office. Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee said in a statement a "mass shooting" took place at a child's birthday party, but law enforcement officials are yet to confirm how many people were shot or what led to the shooting. The shooting is still under investigation and the scene is still active. The scene is near a Dairy Queen, where several agencies have responded. It is unclear how severe the victims' injuries are. "Tonight, my heart is heavy in a way that's hard to put into words. As Vice Mayor of Stockton " and as someone who grew up in this community " I am devastated and angry to learn about the mass shooting at a child's birthday party. An ice cream shop…...

2+ hour, 54+ min ago (582+ words) RALEIGH " N.C. State football has a 28-10 halftime lead against UNC at Carter-Finley Stadium. N.C. State quarterbacks CJ Bailey and Will Wilson accounted for two touchdowns each in the first half as the Wolfpack (6-6, 3-4 ACC) scored on each of its first four drives. Each of those drives featured double-digit plays and at least 75 yards." Wilson had a pair of rushing TDs, reaching the end zone on runs of 1 and 7 yards. Bailey had two TD passes, connecting with Wesley Grimes for a 15-yard TD and Justin Joly on a 1-yard TD. The Fayetteville Observer/USA TODAY Network is bringing you live updates, scores and highlights from the game. Check it out. Keep this page bookmarked and refreshed for scores, live updates and highlights from the Tar Heels vs. Wolfpack. Halftime: N.C. State 28, UNC 10 CJ Bailey to Justin Joly on a 1-yard TD pass. N.C. State has…...

3+ hour, 46+ min ago (418+ words) A major snowstorm in the Midwest and Great Lakes brought winter to some Thanksgiving travelers, and forecasters said the northeast U.S. could get its own early winter storm next week. Related video above: Heavy snow, winter storm warning in forecast for Omaha, Nebraska Winter storm warnings and advisories extended from Montana to Ohio, the National Weather Service said. Forecasters warned there could be airport delays and slowed traffic with snow falling at more than an inch per hour in some areas. The storm dumped more than 8 inches of snow on northern Iowa by Saturday morning, and at least that much was expected in Chicago, elsewhere in Illinois, and in Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan. Airports in Chicago and St. Louis reported delays of about an hour in the morning, according to FlightAware.com, as one of the busiest travel days cranked up…...

4+ hour, 2+ min ago (1579+ words) FAYETTEVILLE -- The City Council will consider officially adopting the short-term rental ordinance with several amendments this week. The city's short-term rental ordinance separates residential property rented for fewer than 30 days into two categories: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 requires an owner or occupant to occupy the residence for at least nine months of the year. There is no cap on the number of Type 1 short-term rentals allowed in the city. Type 2 does not require a permanent resident and allows for the residence to be used as a full-time short-term rental. Only 475 Type 2 rentals are permitted citywide. The city defines a short-term rental as a residence being leased out for fewer than 30 days. A license is required to operate both types of short-term rental properties, but a conditional-use permit is also required before a property owner can get a license to operate…...

4+ hour, 19+ min ago (884+ words) Chain stores have Black Friday. Online marketplaces have Cyber Monday. For local businesses, it's Small Business Saturday. In the last 20 years, more segments of the retail industry have vied for their own piece of the holiday shopping season. The travel trade has firmly joined the trend with another post-Thanksgiving sales push: Travel Tuesday. On the same day as the nonprofit world's Giving Tuesday, airlines, hotels, cruise ship companies, travel booking platforms and tour operators get in on the annual spirit to spend by promoting one-day deals. Consumer advocates say there are legitimate savings to be had but also chances to be misled by marketing that conveys a false sense of urgency. "People see "40% off" and assume it"s a once-in-a-lifetime steal, without recognizing that the underlying price may have been inflated or that the same itinerary was cheaper last month....

4+ hour, 25+ min ago (112+ words) Light freezing drizzle and patchy rain is possible in the Mountains early Sunday. Watch for slick spots on decks, sidewalks and bridges through noon. Overcast skies and patchy light rain is possible in the Piedmont Triad during the day before gradual clearing develops Sunday evening. Search location by ZIP code Winter Weather Advisory for the North Carolina Mountains Sunday and patchy showers for the Piedmont, Nov. 29 Update Light freezing drizzle and patchy rain is possible in the Mountains early Sunday. Watch for slick spots on decks, sidewalks and bridges through noon. Overcast skies and patchy light rain is possible in the Piedmont Triad during the day. Gradual clearing develops Sunday evening....

4+ hour, 42+ min ago (304+ words) A cold and wet morning commute is likely on Tuesday in the Piedmont Triad and Foothills. In the Mountains, another round of wintry mix is possible with a risk of icy travel. There will be at least two rounds of wintry weather for the Mountains and at least two chances of rain in the Foothills and Piedmont Triad during the work week The first weather system will bring a risk a chance of wintry mix to the Mountains on Sunday with a winter weather advisory in effect until noon for light freezing rain that may cause slippery spots on bridges and other elevated surfaces like steps, sidewalks and decks For more information on Sunday's weather please check out the story here.What to expect on Tuesday in North CarolinaA surface low pressure area develops on Monday night and will ride…...

5+ hour, 39+ min ago (432+ words) Timber Creek Trading Co. in Midway hosted several local vendors for a Small Business Saturday event. Owners say the event gives vendors a sales boost, customers unique goods, and everyone a chance to build connections. Small Business Saturday saw local vendors and customers come together at Timber Creek Trading Company in Midway in an event that emphasized the importance of community support and unique, handmade products. "This is just a day that we say, 'Hey, please come out and support us and help give back to the community,'" said Jennifer Driggers, co-owner of Timber Creek Trading Co. The Davidson County shop is stocked with a variety of products made by many different vendors. Driggers says collaborating with one another is especially important in this economic climate. "It's so hard with the rising prices of everything and us trying to get…...

5+ hour, 56+ min ago (172+ words) WASHINGTON " No winners Wednesday means Powerball's jackpot rose again for Saturday's drawing. Saturday's $719 million jackpot had a lump sum cash value of $333.3 million. It's still shy of the top 10 list of winning Powerball jackpots, which begins north of $750 million." The grand prize has steadily increased since the"last grand prize winners in September, who split the second-largest Powerball jackpot in history earlier this year. On Sept. 6, two tickets sold in Missouri and Texas matched all six numbers to claim a staggering $1.8 billion prize, marking one of the largest lottery wins in U.S. history. Check your tickets to see if you could be a winner: The winning numbers for Saturday are 19-22-30-32-59, Powerball 1. The Power Play multiplier was 2x." The Powerball drawing takes place live at 10:59 p.m. ET every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Tickets cost $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, the District of…...