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UNC-Pembroke knocks off Davidson 21-9

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:43:12 -0400

Rashon Kennedy rushed for 105 yards on 18 carries and Jamal Williams scored the go-ahead touchdown to lead Division II UNC-Pembroke to a 21-9 upset of Championship Series member Davidson in its home opener.

Powerful Hurricane Ike looms as trouble for Gulf

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:34:12 -0400

Powerful Hurricane Ike rolled down an uncertain path Sunday that may lead to the U.S. Gulf Coast late this week, forcing emergency officials to pay attention and leaving millions of people from Florida to Mexico to wonder where it will eventually strike.

Beck leads N.C. State past William & Mary 34-24

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:50:15 -0400

Harrison Beck will be back on the sideline next Saturday, relegated to being a spectator. But for a little more than one half on Saturday, he led a strong North Carolina State offensive attack.

Hanna bridge washout in NC requires replacement

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:54:09 -0400

A bridge washed out by rains from Tropical Storm Hanna in an isolated community in Vass is being replaced by a temporary, portable bridge.

Ground game leads Gardner-Webb past Tusculum 31-12

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:24:13 -0400

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - Patrick Hall and Phillip Peoples each rushed for two touchdowns to lead Gardner-Webb to a 31-12 victory over Tusculum on Saturday.