North Carolina
Dramatic last-second goal forces draw in No. 1 UNC vs. No. 3 Florida State
![Dramatic last-second goal forces draw in No. 1 UNC vs. No. 3 Florida State Dramatic last-second goal forces draw in No. 1 UNC vs. No. 3 Florida State](https://www.ncaa.com/_flysystem/public-s3/images/2023-09/fsu-unc-soccer.jpg)
6:13 pm, September 24, 2023
What a game. What an ending. FSU scores off a corner with a second left on the clock and locks in the 3-3 draw, stunning the Carolina home crowd.
5:56 pm, September 24, 2023
ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!?!?!
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— UNC Women’s Soccer (@uncwomenssoccer) September 24, 2023
4:57 pm, September 24, 2023
After a physical half with choppy stints of possession on both ends of the pitch, the top-ranked teams walked into the locker rooms with a goal apiece. The Noles’ defense survived an intense start to the game with UNC’s aggressive offense delivering five shots and four corners in the first ten minutes alone. The Noles capitalized on a missed Heels’ pass and countered to earn the first point of the game and settle the tempo of the game.
The teams went back and forth for the majority of the half until a missed UNC penalty kick seemed to ignite the Heels’ offense to convert with a grainy tap-in equalizer — earning Ally Sentnor her fourth goal of the season.
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— UNC Women’s Soccer (@uncwomenssoccer) September 24, 2023
4:29 pm, September 24, 2023
WELCOME TO THE NATIONAL STAGE JORDYNN‼️‼️‼️
Noles up 1-0🍢🍢🍢🍢#OneTribe pic.twitter.com/N8VPrCWJiL
— FSU Soccer (@FSUSoccer) September 24, 2023
3:53 pm, September 24, 2023
3:24 pm, September 24, 2023
🗓️ Sunday, Sep. 24
⏰ 12:00 p.m. ET
📍Chapell Hill, N.C. Dorrance Field
📺 ESPNU
2:54 pm, September 24, 2023
This one means a little more😤#OneTribe pic.twitter.com/PWJqkVENML
— FSU Soccer (@FSUSoccer) September 24, 2023
8:28 pm, September 21, 2023
The first matchup between the two ACC programs was in 1995 when the Heels hosted and beat the Seminoles in double overtime. Since then, the two have shared the pitch over 40 times, UNC leads with 31 wins and FSU holds 12 wins. Here are the results from the teams’ past ten matchups — including the 2018 College Cup final where FSU earned the program’s second-ever national title.
DATE | SEASON | LOCATION | SCORE |
---|---|---|---|
Friday, December 2 | 2022-23 | Cary, N.C. | UNC 3, FSU 2 |
Sunday, November 6 | 2022-23 | Cary, N.C. | UNC 1, FSU 2 |
Thursday, October 20 | 2022-23 | Tallahassee, Fla | FSU 1, UNC 2 |
Thursday, October 21 | 2021-22 | Chapel Hill, N.C. | UNC 2, FSU 2 (2OT) |
Sunday, November 15 | 2020-21 | Cary, N.C. | UNC 2, FSU 3 |
Thursday, October 24 | 2019-20 | Chapel Hill, N.C. | UNC 2, FSU 0 |
Sunday, December 2 * College Cup Final |
2018-19 | Cary, N.C. | UNC 0, FSU 1 |
Sunday, November 4 | 2018-19 | Cary, N.C. | UNC 2, FSU 3 |
Friday, September 14 | 2018-19 | Tallahassee, Fla. | FSU 0, UNC 1 |
Sunday, October 29 | 2017-18 | Cary, N.C. | UNC 2, FSU 1 |
9:23 pm, September 21, 2023
The Heels (6-0-3)
- UNC was ranked first in the latest United Soccer Coaches poll.
- The Heel’s defense has only allowed four goals this season and has consistently kept opponents at or under 11 shots in each game.
- Senior Avery Patterson leads the team with four goals so far, last season she totaled 13 finishes.
The Noles (6-0)
- FSU has a perfect record on the road (4-0), claiming wins over No. 9 TCU and No. 8 Clemson — the Noles are the only team in the country boasting two top-10 ranked road victories
- Junior Taylor Huff leads the team and the conference in assists (5) and ranks fourth in the NCAA.
- Eight different Seminoles have scored in the squad’s past six games, with goal scorers spanning across all classes.
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North Carolina
NC has some of the most dangerous roads in the US: See how Wilmington-area counties rank
With a recent study revealing North Carolina as one of the states with the riskiest roads to travel, some may wonder how safe the roads are here in the Cape Fear region.
MarketWatch Guides, a site that provides “reviews of consumer products and services to help readers make educated purchasing decisions,” focuses in part on car insurance comparisons, vehicle safety and more.
A recent study by the site analyzed factors including annual miles driven per 100,000 system miles, percentage of rough roads and fatal injuries per 100,000 licensed drivers. States were given a rating out of 10 points, with 10 being the most dangerous.
More: Distracted driving in Wilmington: How big of a problem is it?
North Carolina’s ranking among the most dangerous
According to the study, the states with the most dangerous drivers based on the factors studied are:
- Louisiana – 7.55/10
- California – 7.21/10
- New Mexico – 6.74/10
- Hawaii – 6.73/10
- Delaware – 6.67/10
- New Jersey – 6.53/10
- Mississippi – 6.47/10
- North Carolina – 6.39/10
- Massachusetts – 6.33/10
- Maryland and Texas – 6.26/10
According to the study, North Carolina had 32.5 fatal injuries per 100,000 licensed drivers, but only 2.1% of rough roads, which was the lowest percentage out of the other ranked states.
For a more localized perspective, the North Carolina Department of Transportation releases annual traffic crash facts data. The most recent 2022 report includes a ranking of counties based on several factors, including reported crashes, crash severity, crash rates based on population, registered vehicles and estimated vehicle miles traveled.
The most dangerous county for drivers, ranked at No. 1 for the past five years, was Robeson County. The county had 60 fatal crashes in 2022 with 1,136 non-fatal injury crashes. The rest of the total 4,056 crashes were property-damage-only. The county with the best ranking was Hyde County, coming in at No. 100. The county had one fatal crash in 2022 and 10 non-fatal injury crashes. The county had a total of 45 crashes, the rest of which were property damage only.
More: MyReporter: Which intersections see the most red-light camera violations in Wilmington?
Here’s where the Cape Fear region counties ranked.
Brunswick County
Ranked No. 76 in 2022, Brunswick County had 25 fatal crashes and 715 non-fatal injury crashes. The total crashes for that year were 3,146. The remainder of the crashes were property damage only.
New Hanover County
Ranked No. 58, New Hanover had 19 fatal crashes and 1,313 non-fatal injury crashes, both of which went down from 2021. The total crashes in New Hanover were 5,617. The remainder of the crashes were property damage only.
Pender County
Ranked No. 47, Pender County had the worst ranking despite having the lowest number of crashes. The county had 12 fatal crashes and 374 non-fatal injury crashes, and a total of 1,156 crashes. The rest of the crashes were property damage only.
Iris Seaton, USA Today Network, contributed to this report.
North Carolina
Tropical Storm Debby expected to bring rainfall to Virginia & North Carolina
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Tropical Storm Debby already has parts of Florida under tropical storm warnings. The Florida Big Bend is currently under a Hurricane Warning. Debby is forecast to briefly strengthen into a category 1 hurricane as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico where water temperatures are near 90 degrees.
As it continues its path over land it is expected to dial back to tropical storm strength as it reaches the Carolinas mid to late next week. Moderate rainfall is possible for northeast North Carolina and southern Virginia by the end of the week.
Higher amounts of rain are possible for southernmost portions of the Outer Banks but generally models show 2-4 inches for northeast North Carolina and 1-2 inches for southern Virginia through Thursday.
Stay with News 3’s First Warning Weather Team for the latest updates as the storm develops.
North Carolina
Tropical weather update for Wilmington: What we can expect and when
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The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor a tropical depression over Cuba. It’s expected to become a tropical storm later Saturday, bringing impacts to the Carolinas around the middle of next week.
Heavy rainfall and flooding are the primary impacts expected, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
“Gusty winds are also possible, but it is too early to predict specific impacts in great detail at this time,” the weather service said.
At the same time, there is the potential for heavy rainfall and some flooding associated with front expected to stall inland this weekend.
As of 11 a.m. Saturday, the center of the tropical depression, which would be name Debby if it becomes a tropical storm, was over Cuba and moving west-northwest near 15 mph. The hurricane center said a turn toward the northwest is forecast for Saturday, followed by a northward motion on Sunday and then a slower northeastwardmotion Sunday night and Monday.
Maximum sustained winds were near 35 mph. Slow strengthening is expected throughout the day Saturday. Faster strengthening is possible Sunday, with the storm nearing hurricane strength when it reaches the Florida Gulf Coast, the hurricane center said.
STORM TRACKER: Monitor the latest tropical developments here.
Here’s a look at what we can expect in the Wilmington area, according to the latest briefing from the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
Wind
The probability of tropical storm force winds has increased, especially for the South Carolina coast. The most likely time of arrival of for northeast South Carolina is Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, and for Southeastern North Carolina is during Wednesday morning.
Rain
The potential for significant rainfall exists with 8 to 12 inches possible from near Cape Fear to portions of thenortheast South Carolina coast. Flash flooding and urban flooding are possible. Some rivers, including the North Cape Fear River and the Waccamaw River, could exceed flood stage next week.
INTERACTIVE MAP: Enter your address to see hurricanes, tropical storms that have passed nearby
Marine impacts
Rough surf, including dangerous rip currents, and hazardous marine conditions are expected this weekend and will persist into the upcoming week.
Are you prepared for a hurricane?
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. Even if this system won’t pose a threat to the NC coast, it’s never too early to be prepared.
GET READY: Are you prepared for a hurricane? Here’s what to know if you live in the Wilmington area.
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