North Carolina
Details of Bill Belichick’s contract at North Carolina emerge
Details of Bill Belichick’s contract with North Carolina have come to light after he officially took the job as the Tar Heels’ next head football coach.
Belichick will receive a $1 million base salary and $9 million in supplemental income in a deal that is guaranteed for the first three years and then becomes non-guaranteed in years four and five.
According to his term sheet, Belichick can earn up to $3.5 million per year in bonuses related to wins, postseason appearances and North Carolina’s College Football Playoff ranking.
For instance, Belichick will receive $150,000 if he leads the Tar Heels to eight wins in a season — North Carolina won six games in 2024 — and increases $50,000 for every win after that, topping out at $350,000 for a 12-win season.
An ACC title game appearance would result in a $200,000 bonus for Belichick, and a win would raise that to $300,000.
If Belichick were to lead the Tar Heels to a non-CFP bowl appearance, there would be a $150,000 bonus that jumps to $350,000 for an “elite” bowl appearance.
It was not specified what constitutes an “elite” bowl game.
Making the College Football Playoff would result in a $750,000 bonus that could increase to as much as $1.75 million.
Belichick could earn as high as $500,000 for a top 5 ranking in the CFP poll.
There is also a stipulation that says his buyout would be $10 million if he is fired before June 1, 2025, and that would fall to $1 million after that date, according to On3.com.
Belichick spoke glowingly on Thursday at a press conference introducing him as the new coach.
“I’ve always wanted to coach in college football,” he said. “It just never really worked out. Had some good years in the NFL so that was OK, but this was really a dream come true. I grew up in college football with my dad, who was in it for 50 years.
“All I knew was college football. It’s great to be back in Carolina, an environment I grew up in.”
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The Myrtle Beach Police Department announced Monday the arrest of a man wanted in North Carolina.
Officers arrested Leko Jones, 46, who was wanted by authorities in Burlington, North Carolina, according to the Myrtle Beach Police Department.
Jones is charged with attempted first-degree murder and assault by strangulation.
The arrest resulted from a coordinated effort between the Myrtle Beach Police Department’s Patrol Division and Investigations Division, working alongside the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
Investigators said they safely located Jones and took him into custody.
A section of E. 4th Street in Washington will close next week for sewer line replacement work.
According to the city, E. 4th Street from Hudnell Street to Aycock Street will be closed to local traffic on Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
PINE KNOLL SHORES, Carteret County — A longtime Pine Knoll Shores public servant is preparing to begin a new chapter after nearly two decades with the town.
Ryan Thompson announced he will leave his full-time role with the Town of Pine Knoll Shores on August 12 after 18 years of service.
Thompson said he first came to Pine Knoll Shores in 2008 and has served the town in several roles, including police officer, chief of police, assistant town manager and most recently interim town manager.
In a message shared by the Pine Knoll Shores Police Department, Thompson said serving the community has been the greatest honor of his professional career.
Town of Pine Knoll Shores announces Ryan Thompson to depart after 18 years
He reflected on working alongside first responders through several hurricanes and coastal emergencies over the years, including Irene, Arthur, Matthew, Florence, Dorian, Isaias, Ophelia and Debby.
Thompson also highlighted the community’s response after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of western North Carolina in 2024. He said Pine Knoll Shores helped raise nearly $20,000 to support people impacted by the storm.
Thompson said Pine Knoll Shores has also been a special place for his family. His son served as a part-time firefighter with the Pine Knoll Shores Fire Department, and his wife served as the town’s tax collector.
Although he is leaving his full-time role, Thompson said he is not saying goodbye to the town.
He will begin serving as a public safety risk management consultant with the North Carolina League of Municipalities. He said the new role will allow him to work with cities and towns across the state to help support public safety and local governments.
Thompson also said he will remain with the Pine Knoll Shores Police Department as a part-time police officer.
He said he will also continue helping the town during its transition as Pine Knoll Shores begins the search for its next police chief and works through the town manager transition.
Captain Eric Tellefsen will become interim chief of police after Thompson’s departure.
Thompson said he is confident in the department’s leadership team and thanked the Pine Knoll Shores community for its trust, support and friendship over the past 18 years.
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