Ethan Hyman

1 week ago | heraldonline.com | Ethan Hyman

Kon Knueppel is the first of what’s expected to be a series of Duke freshmen to announce he’s leaving school early for the NBA. A 6-7 guard, Knueppel made his widely expected news public on Wednesday in a social media post, saying he’s giving up his final three seasons of college eligibility to turn pro. Multiple NBA Draft analysts project Knueppel to be selected in the draft’s top 10 picks. Knueppel joined 7-2 center Khaman Maluach as freshmen who started every game for Duke this season.

1 week ago | heraldonline.com | Ethan Hyman

College football players get one more chance to explore moves to new schools as the NCAA transfer portal’s spring window opens on Wednesday. It’s a shorter time frame for players to file their intentions with their current schools and the NCAA as a whole. The spring window is only open for new entries from April 15-25. Players don’t have to choose their new schools during this period, it’s only the time when they can begin the process.

1 week ago | heraldonline.com | Ethan Hyman

N.C. State football will unexpectedly lose a starter when the spring transfer portal window opens this week. Running back Kendrick Raphael told On3 he planned to enter the portal and posted a photo on Instagram, showing himself making the “peace out” symbol. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining. Raphael played two seasons with the Wolfpack. He totaled 871 yards of total offense, including 734 yards in the run game, and four rushing touchdowns.

1 week ago | heraldsun.com | Ethan Hyman

Mark Walker speaks during a press conference outside the N.C. Legislative building Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. A group of local residents from Rockingham and Nash counties, two of the four counties that could host new casinos if the Republican proposal advances this session, spoke out against the plan during a press conference outside the Legislative Building, just hours before the House Republican Caucus planned to meet to discuss the idea.

1 week ago | mcclatchydc.com | Ethan Hyman

Linda McMahonMcMahon, 76, a New Bern native, is the co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment and an East Carolina University graduate. Trump nominated her to lead — and dismantle — the Department of Education. She was confirmed by the Senate. Former Rep. Dan BishopBishop, 60, a Waxhaw resident, serves as deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget.