Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy called for North Carolina coach Bill Belichick to retire Saturday night amid the Tar Heels' “disgusting” loss.

On Sunday at 1:14 a.m. a red flag warning was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC valid between noon and 6 p.m. The warning is for Martin, Pitt and Greene counties.

The warning is in effect until 6 p.m. A red flag warning means that extreme fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly, according to the NWS. Warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire spreading rapidly.

The Tar Heels will need to win their final two games against in-state rivals to reach bowl eligibility in Belichick's first season as a college head coach.

A report was issued from the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Sunday at 1:35 a.m. for fire danger until 6 p.m. The alert is for Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Northern Craven, Southern Craven, West Carteret,

On Sunday at 1:23 a.m. the NWS Wakefield VA issued a special weather statement until 6 p.m. The alert is for Western Currituck as well as Pasquotank, Camden, Chowan and Perquimans counties.

As North Carolina hemp enthusiasts brace for a federal crackdown on THC products, local businesses and consumers worry about the future of their industry. The impending ban threatens access to popular hemp-derived goods,

In a contender for the HBCU game of the year with a national audience via ESPN2, South Carolina State beat North Carolina Central 34-27.