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Brian Murphy

Reporter · US

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6
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Aug 24, 2026
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Jul 11, 2026
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  1. Article · Aug 24, 2026 · Brian Murphy, WRAL sports investigative reporter

    How flashcards and avoiding negative plays helped Billy Edwards win UNC starting QB job (opens the original)

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    CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina’s Billy Edwards Jr. is no stranger to quarterback competitions. Entering his sixth collegiate season, Edwards earned the No. 1 QB job for the Tar Heels, marking the third consecutive season he’s won the starting role at a different school. He was the starter at Maryland in 2024 and won the Wisconsin starting job in 2025 before a season-ending injury. Edwards’ experience and consistency set him apart in the competition with Miles O’Neill, Au’Tori Newkirk and Travis Bu

  2. Article · Aug 20, 2026 · Brian Murphy, WRAL News

    UNC can keep private a $1.2M report into faculty complaints about civics school, judge says (opens the original)

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill doesn’t have to release any part of its report into the School of Civic Life and Leadership, an Orange County judge said in a memo Thursday. Multiple media outlets, including WRAL parent Capitol Broadcasting Co., sued the university, seeking the public release of parts or all of the $1.2-million, 400-plus page report that took seven months to complete. Judge John M. Morris informed both sides in a memo Thursday that he reviewed the report privately

  3. Article · Aug 12, 2026 · Brian Murphy, WRAL News

    Greensboro secures spot on future PGA Tour schedule, elevated to top-tier Championship Series (opens the original)

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    Greensboro’s spot on the PGA Tour is secure — with a little help from state lawmakers. The PGA Tour announced Wednesday that Greensboro’s tournament will be called GO by Raymond James and will be on the Tour’s new upper-tier Championship Series beginning in 2028. Lawmakers approved $40 million for the event to be allocated over four years in the recently passed additions to the state budget. Gov. Josh Stein signed the bill into law Tuesday night. The funding was contingent on the Greensboro even

  4. Article · Aug 4, 2026 · Brian Murphy, WRAL News

    Should UNC release full probe into School of Civic Life and Leadership? Judge hears arguments (opens the original)

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    An Orange County judge heard arguments Tuesday in a case over whether the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill must publicly release the parts or all of an outside investigation into its School of Civic Life and Leadership. The school, known as SciLL, came under scrutiny by some university faculty members over the recruiting and retention of faculty. As a result, university leaders launched an independent investigation into claims against the university. WRAL and other media outlets have

  5. Article · Jul 30, 2026 · Brian Murphy, WRAL News

    UNC opens investigation into football GM Lombardi as chancellor vows to 'fix' problems if they exist (opens the original)

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    CHAPEL HILL — The University of North Carolina’s Office of University Counsel is leading an investigation into football general manager Michael Lombardi just days after Lombardi was placed on paid administrative leave over allegations made last week about a personnel matter. The investigation was announced Thursday morning, hours before second-year head coach Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels opened preseason practice. UNC kicks off the 2026 season on Aug. 29 in Ireland against TCU. “If something

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