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Man United lead race to sign North Carolina Courage midfielder Denise O’Sullivan… with the Irish international out of contract later this year

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May 8, 2024

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Man United lead race to sign North Carolina Courage midfielder Denise O’Sullivan… with the Irish international out of contract later this year

Sullivan’s contract is up when National Women’s Soccer League season ends
Man United are expected to make a bid for the Irish midfielder this summer
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By Kathryn Batte

Published: 12:44 BST, 8 May 2024 | Updated: 12:44 BST, 8 May 2024

Manchester United are leading the race to sign Republic of Ireland international Denise O’Sullivan from North Carolina Courage.

The midfielder is out of contract when the National Women’s Soccer League season ends in November and would be available on a free transfer in January.

But Mail Sport understands United are expected to make a bid for O’Sullivan this summer.

The 30-year-old, who is a lifelong United fan, has previously been offered a new contract by her current club but it is thought she is open to the move.

Mail Sport reported in December that multiple clubs across Europe were interested in O’Sullivan ahead of her contract expiring this year.

Manchester United are leading the race to sign Denise O’Sullivan from North Carolina Courage

The midfielder is out of contract in November but the Red Devils will make a bid this summer

O’Sullivan has over 100 caps for the Republic of Ireland and would add some experience to United’s midfield.

During her time at the Courage, she has won two NWSL Championships, two Challenge Cups and three NWSL Shields.

O’Sullivan has previously played in the WSL, having joined Brighton on loan in 2020.

The move came about in order for her to be available for Ireland’s rescheduled Euro 2022 qualifiers, as travelling back and forth from the US would have forced her to undergo three separate two-week periods of quarantine within nine weeks.

O’Sullivan started her career with local Irish side Wilton United before spells with Peamount United and Cork City.

She enjoyed three successful years with Glasgow City between 2013 and 2016 before making the move across the pond to join Houston Dash.

In 2017, she made the switch to the Courage but has had loan spells with Canberra United and Western Sydney Wanderers.

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Pushback from advocates leads NC to drop legal shield for pesticide makers

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June 12, 2026

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Pushback from advocates leads NC to drop legal shield for pesticide makers

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A North Carolina advocacy group is celebrating what it calls a major win for communities concerned about pesticide exposure.

Toxic Free NC says the state’s Farm Act, passed on June 10, lacks a provision that would have shielded pesticide companies from certain legal challenges.

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The change could make it more difficult for people to take legal action against pesticide companies if they believed they were harmed by exposure.

After pushback from advocates and residents, the provision was removed.

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“If they’re not giving a warning that this might cause Parkinson’s or this might cause cancer and they use that pesticide, they should have a way redress that harm and to sue folks who may already known about the harm that that can cause,” said Alexis Luckey, executive director of Toxic Free NC.

Toxic Free NC says pesticide industry groups have pushed similar legislation in a dozen states across the country. North Carolina was one of several states where opponents successfully stopped the effort.

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NC Governor Josh Stein declares June 14 as Flag Day

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June 12, 2026

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NC Governor Josh Stein declares June 14 as Flag Day

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has declared June 14 as Flag Day.

Flag Day commemorates “Old Glory”, and is observed nationally. The day honors when the Continental Congress adopted the United States flag on June 14, 1777. North Carolinians are encouraged to fly the United States flag at full staff.

“Today, on the 249th birthday of our nation’s flag, we honor all those who have sacrificed for the freedoms it represents,” said Governor Josh Stein. “As North Carolinians, we can take special pride in being represented by both a star and a stripe. In this year of America 250, let us reaffirm our own commitment to a government of, by, and for the people.”

This year is the 249th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. The United States Congress declared June 14 as National Flag Day in 1949.

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New Bern leader Linda J. Staunch receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine honor

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June 12, 2026

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New Bern leader Linda J. Staunch receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine honor

Longtime New Bern community leader Linda J. Staunch has received North Carolina’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.

Staunch was surprised with the award during the North Carolina Symphony’s Concert in Your Community Patriotic Pops event celebrating America 250 in New Bern. Former Gov. Beverly Perdue presented the award.

The Order of the Long Leaf Pine recognizes individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary service and dedication to the state of North Carolina, according to a release.

According to the North Carolina Symphony, Staunch has been a trustee of the North Carolina Symphony Society since 2006 and served as the founding president of the Symphony’s Craven County Chapter.

In many respects, she is the face of the North Carolina Symphony in New Bern and across the region,” said Sandi Macdonald, president and CEO of the North Carolina Symphony. “The Symphony’s thriving presence in New Bern and throughout Craven and Jones counties would not exist without Mrs. Staunch’s vision and leadership.

Beyond her work in the arts, Staunch has been recognized for decades of service in education, community development, church leadership and civic organizations throughout eastern North Carolina.

An ambassador for the city, Linda is known for her tireless energy and integrity, making New Bern and Craven County a better place to live and work,” said Jeff Minges, president and CEO of Minges Bottling Group.

Staunch also played a key role in organizing New Bern’s 100th anniversary celebration of Pepsi-Cola in 1998 and has spent more than five decades serving First Presbyterian Church.

Linda Staunch is the very definition of an exemplary ambassador for the State of North Carolina,” said Rev. Anna Pinckney Straight, pastor of First Presbyterian Church.

She is widely regarded as the go-to person in New Bern — someone who brings people together, connects organizations, and gets things done,” Macdonald added.

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The award was presented during opening remarks before the concert, honoring Staunch’s lasting impact on New Bern, eastern North Carolina and the state of North Carolina.

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