In a statement to WUNC, the Charlotte Hornets confirmed its ownership group is backing a bid to bring a WNBA expansion franchise to Charlotte. The Sting played in Charlotte from 1997 to 2006.

A standing-room-only crowd filled Winston-Salem's Bowman Gray Stadium this weekend for the Clash — the first NASCAR Cup Series event held at the historic venue since 1971. 60% of the tickets sold were to folks from outside North Carolina's Triad. 29-year-old Chase Elliott took the checkered flag.

My favorite episode of the Broadside has to be one which tells the story of how a small cricket park in Morrisville became an international hub for professional-level cricket.

In Helene impacted mountain towns, the ski season is off to a good start, helping local economies.

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour was presented with the state's highest honor by Gov. Roy Cooper

Bill Belichick, who has won more NFL Super Bowls than anyone else, received a five-year deal to coach the North Carolina Tar Heels' football team. The contract will pay him an eye-popping $10 million per year and represents a shift in philosophy for UNC.

UNC-Chapel Hill's board of trustees have approved terms of the deal to hire Bill Belichick as the Tar Heels' new football coach.

UNC-Chapel Hill has made it official: Bill Belichick is the new football coach at Carolina

Olivia Thomas scored on a free kick in the 62nd minute for her fourth goal of the NCAA Tournament and North Carolina beat Wake Forest 1-0 on Monday night for the program’s first national championship since 2012.

App State, Charlotte and East Carolina have all hired new football coaches within the past month. Meanwhile, the most high-profile opening in the state — at UNC-Chapel Hill — remains open while rumors of Bill Belichick swirl.