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Hurricane Earl weakens but still poses problems

As of 8 p.m., Earl had weakened to a strong a Category 2 hurricane, and its center was located 160 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras. The storm was moving north at 18 mph and had maximum sustained winds of 110 mph. The storm had weakened since this morning and further weakening is expected tonight and Friday.

Modified: 09/02/10 09:55:15 PM

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Earl moves closer to N.C. beaches | 09.02.10

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Blue Hose no problem for Deacons

It will get more challenging from here for Wake Forest but the Deacons’ season-opening 53-13 victory over Presbyterian Thursday night at BB&T Field provided an encouraging start for the redesigned Deacons.

Modified: 09/02/10 09:54:14 PM

Pezzoni's FG lifts Caps to 23-21 win

Broughton kicker Hayden Pezzoni delivered a chip-shot, 21-yard field goal with 17.3 seconds to give the Caps a 23-21 win over Athens Drive on Thursday night.

Modified: 09/02/10 11:10:54 PM

Thursday night high school football

On a holiday weekend, some Thursday night games on tap. We'll be tweeting live from the local games and have full reports on our Preps Now blog.

Modified: 09/02/10 06:52:42 PM

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