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Caroline Wozniacki sends birthday greetings to Rory McIlroy on Twitter as he makes move in North Carolina (IrishCentral)

Sat, 04 May 2013 06:23:11 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Caroline Wozniacki has sent a romantic birthday greeting to boyfriend Rory McIlroy on Twitter – as he makes a move for a first win of the season at Quail Hollow.

Mitt Romney's school voucher push should headline suspended North Carolina teacher (IrishCentral)

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:15:11 PDT

The recent case of a North Carolina high school student berated by his teacher for daring to question her pro Obama rants, has opened a window into the public school classrooms of AmericaFor months the student had listened to the teacher during "open discussions" rant on about President Obama's virtues among other topics and would not tolerate any dissent It was basically a one way conversation and not an open discussion if you disagreed with her political beliefs Tonya Dixon-Neely, a teacher at North Rowan High School in North Carolina, caught on video scolding a student for speaking negatively about President Obama, has now been suspended, of course with pay READ MORE

Pastors, racists, Neo-Nazis supporting North Carolina's Amendment One (IrishCentral)

Sat, 05 May 2012 06:30:31 PDT

North Carolina residents will go to the polls this Tuesday to vote on Amendment One, which would define marriage as being between a man and a woman in the state's constitution, banning both gay marriage and civil unions (for heterosexuals too)The state already bans same sex marriage, but some particularly anxious lawmakers feel it's their civic duty to prevent gays from forming legal unions in the state's constitution tooThe New York Times reports that recent polls of the state and an analysis of past ballot initiatives in other states suggest the measure is likely to pass I'm writing about it today because I've noticed that Amendment One has picked up some notable supporters in recent weeks READ MORE

North Carolina prep star pledges for Notre Dame (IrishCentral)

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:10:22 PDT

Brian Kelly and his coaching staff have landed a cornerback prospect from the fertile recruiting area of Charlotte, North Carolina Matthias Farley has pledged his verbal commitment to play for the Fighting Irish, beginning his Notre Dame career in 2011Farley held offers from some decent football programs, specifically UCLA, Wisconsin and North Carolina Nowhere on his offer list, though, were schools like Southern Cal, Ohio State or Texas READ MORE

North Carolina celebrates (IrishCentral)

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:15:11 PST

Posted by BrianBoru at 4/7/2009 2:30 AM EDTThe North Carolina Tarheels proved to be too talented for Michigan State, collecting their fifth NCAA ChampionshipRight at the outset, the Tarheels jumped on the Spartans, led by outstanding point guard Ty Lawson Lawson, once again, demonstrated why he is the best player in the nation Running the offense and leading the defensive pressure, Lawson could be found all over the court READ MORE

North Carolina are NCAA champions (IrishCentral)

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:44:43 PDT

By: Irishcentral.com Staff Writer

North Carolina won the NCAA Championship on Monday night.