NC Central University

A new effort is underway to complete 500 acres of oyster sanctuaries in the Pamlico Sound. It’s an effort to combat a century of decline in oyster populations. But, the goals extend beyond the water’s edge.

Seven regional hubs will be located at a mix of public and private HBCUs, and the state’s only Historically American Indian University.

60 years ago, on Sept. 15, 1963, "Four Little Girls" were killed in a bombing set by the Ku Klux Klan at 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Some who lived through the trauma wonder if anything has changed.

Greensboro native Brandon McEachern is the founder and CEO of the Broccoli City Festival.

NC Central will face off against the champions of the Southwestern Athletic Conference, Jackson State, in the Celebration Bowl. Kickoff is at noon Saturday on ABC from Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Universities' winter graduation ceremonies celebrate many non-traditional students like North Carolina Central University graduate Pat Whitfield. She began her education at NCCU more than forty years ago, and after a long break, she has completed her degree.

The Tar Heels visit App State. The Wolfpack travels to Greenville. And the Aggies and Eagles clash in Charlotte. College football is back.

N.C. Central in Durham is receiving a $1.5 million gift from Lowe's for the university’s School of Business.

Roy Williams is gone and Hubert Davis has taken over at UNC. At Duke, it's the last ride for Mike Krzyzewski. At N.C. State and N.C. Central, the Wolfpack and Eagles will strive for NCAA tournament bids.

The 2021-22 women's college basketball season tips off on Tuesday. N.C. State is the favorite in the ACC again, while Duke, North Carolina and N.C. Central fight for wins and respect.