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FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks off the field after the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Eagles won 41-33. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Bill Belichick won big in the NFL. Can he do it as a rookie college coach at North Carolina?
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina is set for its football debut under Bill Belichick. The Tar Heels open the season Monday against TCU. That will mark the first game at the college level for Belichick after spending his entire coaching career in the NFL. Belichick led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl titles during a 24-year run there. Now he’s recruiting high school players and meeting with school donors. It’s all part of a bet by UNC that the 73-year-old college rookie can elevate its football program. That includes paying Belichick $10 million guaranteed for each of the next three years.… Continue Reading
Charlie Gaddy (Credit WRAL/Capitol Broadcasting)
Longtime WRAL anchor Charlie Gaddy dies at 93
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Charlie Gaddy, one of North Carolina’s most recognizable broadcasters and a longtime anchor on WRAL-TV, has died at age 93. Before beginning his television career, Gaddy worked for a time at WPTF, the flagship station of the North Carolina News Network. In a 2024 interview marking WPTF’s 100th anniversary, he recalled the early days of local radio programming, including a show called Ask Your Neighbor.… Continue Reading
Help Design the QDR Playlist
One of the main reasons you listen to QDR is for the music, and we want to be sure we’re playing what you want to hear as often or as little as you want to hear it. You can help design the QDR playlist to give you the BEST listening experience, and you could win a…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Shila from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Shila from Second Chance Pet Adoptions! Shila, a quiet middle-aged hound, is looking for a forever home, preferably with another dog and a fenced-in yard. She’s an independent gal who likes to chew on bones and play with toys, but at the end of the day, she also…… Continue Reading
Fursday: March 31, 2022
This week, we are highlighting our furbabies from this month that are still available at our Fursday Pet Partners! Beatrice from Second Chance Pet Adoptions Beatrice, a 5-year-old black and white pit mix. We rescued Beatrice from a county shelter after being absolutely dazzled by her pearly whites! She’s such a happy girl, whether she’s…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Rayo from APS of Durham
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Rayo from Animal Protection Society of Durham! “Good looking, check; affectionate check; sweet, double check! I’m a darling and good boy who’s a bit stressed here at the shelter. I’m sure to settle well in my new home. I’m a bit unsure meeting new friends, please go slow…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Merken from SPCA of Wake County
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Merken from SPCA of Wake County! Merken is everything you could ever want in a cat! He’s a staff favorite at the SPCA. This 4-year-old guy is a huge snuggle bug who loves curling up on your lap or putting his paws up on you to ask for…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Libby from Wake County Animal Center
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Libby from Wake County Animal Center! Are you looking for that one special dog that will cuddle with your family or play a game of frisbee in the backyard? A dog that is house trained and has great manners in your home? Well, look no further! Libby is…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Beatrice from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Beatrice from Second Chance Pet Adoptions! Today we’re looking for a special listener for a special dog: Beatrice, a 5-year-old black and white pit mix. We rescued Beatrice from a county shelter after being absolutely dazzled by her pearly whites! She’s such a happy girl, whether she’s sitting…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Johnny Cash from APS of Durham
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Johnny Cash from Animal Protection Society of Durham! Visit Johnny Cash’s profile here! Prepare yourself for FUN! I’m a great and jolly guy ready to find the home and yard of my dreams! I’m a cheery guy who loves to have fun and play. I’m a bit jumpy…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Elicia from SPCA of Wake County
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Elicia from SPCA of Wake County! This happy little wiggle-butt is 9-month-old Elicia! Elicia is 32 lbs. and may grow to be around 40-50 lbs. Elicia is a lovable, snuggly, and playful puppy that was rescued by SPCA Wake after being found abandoned. But she doesn’t let it…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Katydid from Wake County Animal Center
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Katydid from Wake County Animal Center! Awesome dog alert!! Katydid is a four-year-old American Staffy mix. She loves hugs and cuddles and is a volunteer favorite. Her previous owner had great things to say about her – she’s crate training, potty trained, and is an all-around good girl.…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Nesquik from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Nesquik from Second Chance Pet Adoptions! Meet Nesquik, this adorable 6 month old boy is looking for his forever home. Nesquik is a social butterfly and loves to be around people. He is the life of the party. Like all kittens Nesquik loves to play. You will almost…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Muse and Pauline from APS
Our Fursday Pets of the Week are Muse and Pauline from the Animal Protection Society of Durham! Muse and Pauline are a senior bonded pair with their adoption fees completely waived. Come by and meet them today! Visit Muse’s profile here! Visit Pauline’s profile here! APS of Durham2117 E. Club Blvd. | Durham, NC |…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Chloe from SPCA of Wake County
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Chloe from SPCA of Wake County! Nope that’s not a wolf — that’s a Chloe! This heart-meltingly sweet 3-year-old girl has been waiting for a home at SPCA Wake since June of 2021. She’s been patiently waiting to find her future family, and all the staff and volunteers at…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Rocko from Wake County Animal Center
Meet Rocko from The Wake County Animal Center! Rocko is a low-key senior that came to the shelter recently as a stray. Like most seniors, he appreciates a good soft padded bed and naps. Despite his age, he still enjoys going out for (slow) walks and loves a good treat. He is extremely sweet and…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Leo from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Meet Leo from Second Chance Pet Adoptions, our Fursday pet of the week! Leo is an 11 year, 5-month-old calm kitty that is ready to give you the biggest hug! He loves his humans, and would be fine with other mellow cats, but would also thrive as the only kitty! He is currently on a…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Dora from Wake County Animal Center
Meet Dora from The Wake County Animal Center! Sweet and gentle is how the volunteers described Dora. She came to the Center as a stray so we don’t know her background. Dora does head butts for attention. She uses her litter tray so she is probably litter box trained. Dora is a small kitty with…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Buffy from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Buffy! With eight years of practice in the fine art of friendship, Buffy is more than prepared to be your co-pilot in life! She prefers to fly solo in terms of other furry friends, but Buffy has plenty of personality to fill your heart alone. This gal loves…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Missy from APS of Durham
Meet Missy! “Hello there! I’m a sweet and friendly girl who loves gentle affection! I’m super happy to meet new people and also love to explore. I’m playful too, toss a ball or toy for me and see! I really enjoy gentle affection and might even crawl into your lap or lean into you for…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Jane from SPCA of Wake County
Meet Jane! This sweet, smushy girl was found as a stray in Harnett County, and now she’s looking for a family of her very own. Jane is 2 years old and weighs about 50 lbs. Unfortunately she is battling heartworms, but she is receiving a full course of treatment through SPCA Wake. Jane is playful,…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Howl-O-Ween Harvest Ball
This Fursday on QDR, we want to celebrate our pet partners for our 19th Howl-O-Ween Harvest Ball coming this Saturday at Lincoln Theater in Raleigh! Thank you SPCA of Wake County and APS of Durham! AND a huge thank you to our other Fursday sponsors, Second Chance Pet Adoptions and Wake County Animal Center!… Continue Reading
QDR Fursdays: Meet Tyson
Our QDR Fursday pet of the week is Tyson from the Wake County Animal Center! Hello there, thanks for stopping by to meet me. I’m Tyson and as you can see, I’m a handsome young man. I’ve been at the shelter for a while now and eager to find a family of my own. Being…… Continue Reading
QDR Fursdays: Meet Jade from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Meet Jade from Second Chance Pet Adoptions!… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Dory from APS Adoptions!
Dory will give you all the excited wiggles when you meet! She a very friendly and enthusiastic girl who loves to play and go exploring with my nose. She is a big girl with a personality to match! If you have a ball in your hand you will have her full attention! She’s super athletic…… Continue Reading
December 4th 2025
Thought of the Day The show must go on.… Continue Reading
Special Counsel Jack Smith arrives to remarks on a recently unsealed indictment including four felony counts against former U.S. President Donald Trump on August 1, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith for closed-door interview about his prosecutions of Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith for a closed-door interview later this month even though he had earlier volunteered to appear for an open hearing about his prosecutions of President Donald Trump. The committee’s Republican chairman, Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, directed Smith in a letter dated Wednesday to appear for a private deposition on Dec. 17 as part of the panel’s investigations into the prosecutor’s work. A lawyer for Smith says the prosecutor offered nearly six weeks ago to appear before the committee in an open hearing but would nonetheless appear as scheduled for the deposition.… Continue Reading
ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips walks on the field before an NCAA college football game between Pittsburgh and Notre Dame in Pittsburgh, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips is emphatically pushing for No. 12 Miami, league champ to get CFP bids
Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips is pushing for No. 12 Miami to earn a bid to the College Football Playoff along with the winner of the league championship game between No. 16 Virginia and Duke. In an interview with The Associated Press, Phillips was emphatic in making his case first for the Hurricanes and the league’s eventual champion. That comes with the ACC facing at least a chance of being squeezed out of the 12-team playoff entirely based on Tuesday night’s rankings. Phillips told the AP he has “conviction and confidence in our teams, starting with Miami.”… Continue Reading
In this photo provided by Samantha Martin, a drunk raccoon is seen passed out in a liquor bathroom on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Ashland, Va. (Samantha Martin/Hanover County Protection via Facebook)
Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floor
ASHLAND, Va. (AP) — A raccoon broke into a closed Virginia liquor store and drank alcohol from the bottom shelves over the weekend. An animal control officer says the raccoon was found Saturday passed out next to the store’s toilet. The officers says the raccoon then sobered up after a few hours. Officials say they released him back into the wild. Officials say the raccoon had zero signs of injury after the break-in.… Continue Reading
Easy Tomato Soup
It’s time for some warm comfort food this season. Enjoy this super easy, cozy tomato soup that will keep you warm on chilly days. Ingredients Instructions 1. Build the baseIn a large pot, combine tomato sauce and broth. Bring to a gentle boil. 2. Add cream and seasoningLower heat and stir in the cream, garlic…… Continue Reading
North Carolina's Caleb Wilson (8) shoots between Kentucky's Malachi Moreno (24) and Collin Chandler (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Dixon delivers late as No. 16 North Carolina wins 67-64 at No. 18 Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Derek Dixon made a tiebreaking layup with 16 seconds remaining and scored five of North Carolina’s last six points to lift the No. 16 Tar Heels to a 67-64 win at No. 18 Kentucky. Dixon had nine points off the bench, and his 3-pointer with 53 seconds left helped give the Tar Heels their first road win this season. Henri Veesaar led North Carolina with 17 points, followed by Caleb Wilson with 15. Wilson shot 5 for 19 but added 12 rebounds and six assists. The Tar Heels made six 3s and limited the Wildcats to one on 13 attempts. Neither team led by more than six in a game that featured nine ties and 14 lead changes. Otega Oweh led Kentucky with 16 points.… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Adam Carrier, December 3rd, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Adam Carrier, firefighter and Fire Academy Instructor for Wake County. Adam Carrier was nominated by his students at the Wake County Fire Academy, where is the full time Academy Coordinator for Wake County Fire. He has dedicated his time to training the next generation of firefighters. He…… Continue Reading
Man with bicycle on subway station, exiting subway train. Single man traveling around the city using public transport and his bicycle. Sustainable lifestyle of a single man.
December 3rd 2025
Thought of the Day Sometimes, the wrong train takes you to the right station.… Continue Reading
Duke's Cameron Boozer (12) and Floida's Alex Condon (21) battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Evans’ late 3 helps No. 4 Duke top No. 15 Florida 67-66 in ACC/SEC Challenge
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Isaiah Evans hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 19.7 seconds left, and No. 4 Duke held on to beat No. 15 Florida 67-66 in the ACC/SEC Challenge. The slim sophomore was sitting at 0 for 7 from behind the arc when Florida’s Boogie Fland hit a 3 with 34.6 seconds left for a 66-64 lead. But Evans calmly sunk the shot that ultimately helped Duke stay unbeaten. Star freshman Cameron Boozer scored 29 points for the Blue Devils. Thomas Haugh scored 24 points for the Gators, the reigning national champions.… Continue Reading
An EBT sign is displayed on the window of a grocery store on October 30, 2025 in the Flatbush neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and other assistance are set to stop on November 1st amid a federal government shutdown that has been going on for 29 days and is the second-longest shutdown in the nation's history. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for extra emergency funds and personnel to be deployed, as SNAP payments will be suspended. About 42 million Americans are expected to lose access to their benefits. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP management funds from states that don’t share data
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Tuesday that the action is looming because those states are refusing to provide requested information about the recipients, including their names and immigration status. She says it’s necessary that states comply to root out fraud in the program. Democratic states have sued to block the requirement. About 42 million lower-income Americans rely on SNAP to help buy groceries. The USDA said it is targeting states’ administrative funds, not the benefits people receive.… Continue Reading
Gingerbread Cookies
‘Tis the season to start enjoying some winter favorites! These gingerbread cookies are classic, fun, and the perfect way to start off the holiday season. Ingredients Instructions 1. Make the base mixtureIn a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the butter and…… Continue Reading
December 2nd 2025
Thought of the Day Loneliness becomes an illness if it builds up.… Continue Reading
Christmas trees decorate the Cross Hall of the White House during a press preview of the Christmas decorations "Home is Where the Heart Is," Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Melania Trump reveals White House holiday decorations and her theme, ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump has decorated the White House for the holidays, and her theme is “Home Is Where the Heart Is.” The first lady’s decor also nods to next year’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and founding of the United States of America. In a change this year after the East Wing was torn down, the official White House Christmas tree in the Blue Room also honors Gold Star families that lost a member during active-duty military service. The East Room is decorated with patriotic colors and eagles and other national symbols to highlight the coming America250 celebration.… Continue Reading
PineCone Bluegrass Show Playlist: November 30th, 2025
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Bluegrass 95 Big Country Bluegrass 95 Pinecastle Sam Bush Howlin’ at the Moon Howlin’ at the Moon Clay Jones Cold Sheets of Rain Mountain Trail Jason Carter/Michael Cleveland With a Vamp in The Middle Carter and Cleveland Dailey & Vincent Sweet Carrie Dailey & Vincent…… Continue Reading