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North Carolina Democrats blast GOP elections bill, but may need help from public, courts to stop it
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democratic lawmakers said Monday that a Republican bill containing election and ballot changes that Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper previously vetoed, as well as new measures, would harm democracy and embrace unfounded election fraud allegations if enacted. ...
North Carolina governor launches safe gun storage campaign as Raleigh recovers from mass shooting
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A safe firearm storage campaign launched Monday by the North Carolina governor's administration aims to counter a recent surge in gun thefts and shooting injuries by making safety features available to more gun owners statewide. The initiative will distribute...
Roger Craig, former MLB pitcher and manager who was World Series fixture, dies at 93
NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Craig, who pitched for three championship teams during his major league career and then managed the San Francisco Giants to the 1989 World Series that was interrupted by a massive earthquake, has died. He was 93. A spokesperson for the Giants said the team was...
LeCroy, Wimmer lead South Carolina to regional championship with 16-7 win over Campbell
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Talmadge LeCroy drove in five runs, Braylen Wimmer had four hits, and South Carolina defeated Campbell 16-7 on Sunday to win the Columbia Regional and advance to the super regionals. The Gamecocks (42-19) took control with a seven-run third inning in which...
Balanced Campbell eliminates NC State with 11-1 victory at Columbia Regional
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Grant Knipp had three hits and drove in two runs, Chance Daquila pitched seven strong innings, and Campbell rolled to an 11-1 victory over N.C. State on Sunday in an elimination game at the Columbia Regional. Campbell advanced to play regional host South...
Seegers triples in the 13th inning, Iowa tops North Carolina 6-5 at Terre Haute Regional
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Michael Seegers ripped an RBI triple in the top of the 13th inning to lift second-seeded Iowa past North Carolina 6-5 in an elimination game at the Terre Haute Regional on Sunday. Iowa (44-15) will take on top-seeded Indiana State later Sunday. The...
Penn gives Ivy League an NCAA regional finalist for 2nd year in row; No. 2 Florida faces tall task
Penn has given the Ivy League a team in an NCAA Tournament regional final for the second straight year and another surprise, Oral Roberts, extended its nation-best winning streak to 20 games Saturday night to move a step closer to the super regionals. No. 2 national seed Florida,...
Wimmer, Casas drive in two each, South Carolina defeats NC State 6-3 in Columbia Regional
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Braylen Wimer hit a two-run home run, Gavin Casas drove in two with a single, and South Carolina defeated North Carolina State 6-3 on Saturday in a winner’s bracket game at the Columbia Regional. With Jack Mahoney (7-3) cruising through the first five...
Carlson, Pence one-hit Wright State, North Carolina wins 5-0 to stay alive in Terre Haute Regional
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Max Carlson and Dalton Pence combined on one-hitter and Mac Horvath belted his 23rd home run of the season to carry North Carolina past Wright State 5-0 in an elimination game at the Terre Haute Regional on Saturday afternoon. The Tar Heels (36-23) will...
Arnold, Belbin home runs lead Campbell to 10-5 win over Central Connecticut in Columbia Regional
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bryce Arnold tied the game with a grand slam, Jarrod Belbin added a three-run home run, and Campbell defeated Central Connecticut 10-5 on Saturday in an elimination game at the Columbia Regional. The Camels trailed 5-0 entering the seventh inning and loaded...
