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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
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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
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December 12th 2025
Thought of the Day By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before.… Continue Reading
A Southwest Airlines flight arrives at Denver International Airport on November 8, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. The FAA has targeted 40 "high-volume" airports, including Denver International Airport, for flight cuts amid the government shutdown. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)
After Airbus issue, DOT says airlines don’t have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new guidance stating airlines don’t have to cover passenger expenses like meals or lodging when a flight is canceled or significantly delayed by an aircraft recall. The guidance released on Wednesday follows disruptions last month due to inspections and software updates on Airbus A320 aircraft to fix a glitch that the manufacturer said could affect flight controls. In the U.S., airlines must refund canceled flights but aren’t required to cover lodging or meals. Instead, airlines offer voluntary compensation for some expenses if a disruption is caused by something within their control, such as crew delays. The new DOT guidance clarifies that disruptions from aircraft recalls aren’t considered within an airline’s control.… Continue Reading
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) stops the puck against Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Hurricanes top Capitals 3-2 in SO in a matchup of the top teams in the Eastern Conference standings
WASHINGTON (AP) — Brandon Bussi stopped all three shots in a shootout to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals in a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference standings. The win pulled the Hurricanes even with Washington atop the conference and Metropolitan Division. Bussi ran his record to 10-1-0. The Carolina rookie stopped Anthony Beauvillier, Dylan Strome and Sonny Milano in the shootout. Strome also failed to convert a breakaway in overtime after two Carolina players collided. Washington has lost all four of its shootouts this season.… Continue Reading
In this image taken from video, Michael Jordan, center, speaks, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, outside the federal courthouse in Charlotte, N.C., after NASCAR settled an antitrust lawsuit with two auto racing teams, including one co-owned by Jordan (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
NASCAR settles federal antitrust case, gives all teams the permanent charters they wanted
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has settled an antitrust lawsuit with two race teams, including one co-owned by Michael Jordan. The settlement was announced Thursday after a delay on the ninth day of the trial. The lawsuit was filed by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports last year after they refused to sign new charter agreements presented by NASCAR. As part of the settlement, all NASCAR race teams will receive the permanent charters they had been asking for. NASCAR chairman Jim France had testified that he never considered making charters permanent. A charter is the equivalent of the franchise model in other sports.… Continue Reading
Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado speaks during a press conference at the government's representative facilities in Oslo, Norway, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (Stian Lysberg Solum/NTB Scanpix, Pool Photo via AP)
Venezuelan Nobel laureate credits Trump for pressuring Maduro with ‘decisive’ actions
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado says “decisive” actions by the United States, including the seizure of an oil tanker, have left the repressive government of President Nicolás Maduro at its weakest point. She vowed Thursday to return to the country to keep fighting for democracy. Machado spoke after her first public appearance in 11 months in Oslo, where her daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf. She sidestepped questions about U.S. military intervention, and said she’ll return to Venezuela when security conditions are right. Machado has been in hiding since January after a brief detention in Caracas. She won an opposition primary but was barred from running in last year’s presidential election.… Continue Reading
FILE - Community members gather for a vigil honoring the life of Iryna Zarutska, a Ukranian refugee, who was fatally stabbed on a commuter train, Sept. 22, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Suspects in separate Charlotte, North Carolina, train stabbings face federal counts
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A man accused of killing a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina train has appeared in federal court. Decarlos Brown Jr. made his initial court appearance Thursday on a charge of causing death on a mass transportation system. He is also facing a first-degree murder charge in state court. Authorities accuse him of randomly stabbing Iryna Zarutska in August. His appearance came hours before the government announced a similar mass transportation charge against a different man for an unrelated, non-fatal stabbing on the same light rail system last week.… Continue Reading
Classic Cheese Fondue
Warm, melty and rich: this fondue is a great way to elevate your table this holiday season. It’s perfect for dipping bread, veggies and more. Ingredients Instructions 1. Prepare the potRub the inside of a fondue pot or heavy saucepan with the cut sides of the garlic clove. 2. Heat the wineAdd white wine and…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Eileen from Second Chance Adoptions!
This one and a half year old hound is a gentle, sweet-natured girl who may be a little shy at first but warms up quickly with love and consistency. She gets along well with other dogs and is good with kids, making her a wonderful candidate for a family environment where she can feel safe…… Continue Reading
December 11th 2025
Thought of the Day When joy is habit, love is a reflex.… Continue Reading
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein delivers the State of the State address at the Legislative Building, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Raleigh N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina Gov. Stein cancels Medicaid rate cuts amid legal and legislative battles
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is canceling Medicaid rate cuts he initiated two months ago. Stein and Health Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai announced Wednesday that reimbursement rates for doctors and hospitals will be restored. Legal challenges have already forced some rates back to pre-October levels. Stein said the program still lacks enough funding. He blamed the legislature for not providing enough money, leading to the cuts. Republican lawmakers called Stein’s actions unnecessary and politically motivated. Medicaid serves more than 3 million people in North Carolina. The state also remains without an enacted budget.… Continue Reading
The Jerusalem Regional Archaeologist for the Israel Antiquities Authority, Dr. Amit Re'im, walks in a section of an excavation site where, according to the institution, a city wall from the Hasmonean period, dating to the late 2nd century BCE, was uncovered under the Tower of David Citadel Museum, in the Old City of Jerusalem, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Archaeologists uncover intact section of ancient Jerusalem wall from Hanukkah era
JERUSALEM (AP) — Archaeologists have uncovered the longest remains of an ancient wall that once encircled Jerusalem during the time of Hanukkah. The excavation was completed last week. It reveals a section of the Hasmonean wall foundation built a few decades after the Hanukkah story. This wall is almost 50 meters long and 5 meters wide and once held taller structures than the current Old City walls. Experts believe the wall was purposefully dismantled, possibly due to a ceasefire agreement in 132 or 133 BC between Jewish king John Hyrcanus I and Hellenistic King Antiochus the Seventh. The findings will be part of a new museum exhibit.… Continue Reading
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
These soft, chewy cookies are sure to be a hit at holiday gatherings, or as a classic wintry dessert. Ingredients Instructions 1. Preheat and prepPreheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. Mix the wet and dry ingredients separatelyIn a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and…… Continue Reading
Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Staal (11) joins the celebration on an empty net goal by Jordan Martinook (48) with Sean Walker (26) and K'Andre Miller (19) nearby during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
Hurricanes scored 3 goals in the third period to beat the Blue Jackets 4-1
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Eric Robinson ended a 10-game stretch without a goal by breaking a third-period tie and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Tuesday night. Seth Jarvis, Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook had Carolina’s other goals and Andrei Svechnikov supplied two assists. Brandon Bussi made 23 saves to improve his record to 9-1-0 for the Hurricanes, who wrapped up a 4-3-0 homestand. Bussi is the only Carolina goalie to win a game since Nov. 17. Dmitri Voronkov scored on a first-period power play for the Blue Jackets, who’ve lost back-to-back games in regulation for the first time in more than a month. Jet Greaves stopped 27 shots.… Continue Reading
A student dies during stabbing at North Carolina high school
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say a stabbing at a central North Carolina high school has left one student dead and another injured. Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough said at a news conference that the altercation Tuesday was between two students at North Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem. His office later confirmed that the injured person was treated at a hospital and released. He said in a video posted later on social media that there was no threat to the community. The school will be closed Wednesday, and a crisis team available for students when it reopens. District superintendent Don Phipps called the event the “worst nightmare of any educator.”… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jamel James, December 8th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jamel James, Warden of Central Prison in Raleigh. Jamel James has worked for North Carolina Department of Adult Correction for 27 years. He was appointed Warden of Central Prison in October 2022. He was previously Warden at Franklin Correctional Center since 2021. Warden James began his career…… Continue Reading