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In 2011, N.C. Central entered NCAA Div. I competition as a full member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Director of athletics Ingrid Wicker-McCree talks about the rewards and challenges of taking a step up in competition.

Modified: 05/13/12 07:48:03 AM

N.C. Central football coach Henry Frazier III is still on his honeymoon with the school. "We are building something special, something that will stand for years to come, and we are doing it the right way," Frazier, into his second year as head coach, told the Durham Sports Club.

Modified: 05/16/12 12:19:26 PM

Former track stars, coaches and U.S. Olympic officials gather in Durham at the funeral for the legendary track coach.

Modified: 05/02/12 04:17:31 PM
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Funeral for LeRoy Walker | 05.01.12
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LeRoy Walker, 1918-2012 | 04.23.12

Commentary:  Amid all of his other accomplishments, all his firsts, all the ground he broke and trails he blazed, it was the connections Dr. LeRoy Walker made that define his legacy.

Modified: 04/29/12 12:09:56 AM

The funeral for Dr. LeRoy Walker, the first black to serve as president of the U.S. Olympic Committee, will be held Tuesday at Duke University Chapel.

Modified: 04/25/12 10:24:53 PM

Commentary:  When former North Carolina Central chancellor and United States Olympic Committee president LeRoy Walker died Monday at age 93, he left behind a legacy as prominent locally as it was worldwide.

Modified: 04/25/12 07:59:40 PM
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LeRoy Walker, 1918-2012 | 04.23.12

Dr. LeRoy Walker, a historic leader in the U.S. Olympic movement and a hugely accomplished coach and educator in North Carolina, died Monday in Durham, his home for more than 60 years. He was 93.

Modified: 04/25/12 07:59:40 PM
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Tudor: LeRoy Walker an international icon with strong sense of home
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LeRoy Walker, 1918-2012 | 04.23.12

Senior catcher Jacob Stallings was named the ACC co-player of the week on Monday after pacing the Tar Heels during a 4-1 week. Stallings registered a .444 average with five doubles on the week.

Modified: 04/04/12 12:50:08 AM

Senior catcher Jacob Stallings was named the ACC co-player of the week on Monday after pacing the Tar Heels during a 4-1 week. Stallings registered a .444 average with five doubles on the week.

Modified: 04/04/12 12:50:08 AM

Sheriff's deputies say they arrested an N.C. Central University basketball player and his roommate on Thursday after finding drugs and thousands of dollars in cash in their apartment.

Modified: 03/09/12 11:17:45 PM

N.C. Central coach LeVelle Moton asked players sitting with him in Tuesday's postgame news conference to cover their ears.

Modified: 03/06/12 11:56:40 PM

Instead of taking a bye, the Indiana Hoosiers opted to play a nonconference game Wednesday night.

Modified: 02/23/12 01:50:45 AM

The Duke Blue Devils banged out 22 hits - including four home runs - and slugged their way to a 17-3 victory at N.C. Central on Wednesday.

Modified: 02/22/12 11:59:42 PM

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