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BOONE, N.C. — North Carolina escaped from Boone and its record-setting crowd of 40,168 with a 63-61 victory over Appalachian State in a game that featured wild swings and big plays.

Social media erupted after a wild game in Boone.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — In the end, the bands played on, a potential disaster averted. Florida A&M, undermanned and eventually overwhelmed, limped off the field at Kenan Stadium having put up a noble fight against North Carolina, even with a third of its roster back in Tallahassee, ineligible.

Florida A&M communicated its concerns with North Carolina of a depleted roster throughout the day on Friday, which led to a wild three hours and speculation on social media that Saturday’s 8 p.m. opener at Kenan Stadium would not be played.

From Ireland to Hawai'i, Week 0 provides plenty of enticing action on the board.

Drake Maye speaks fluent competition.

You could be the proud owner of a pair of shoes worn by Jordan during his freshman year at North Carolina.

A pair of shoes worn by — and signed by — none other than Michael Jordan as a UNC freshman are up for auction.

The McKay House on the edge of the Campbell University campus stands out for a couple of reasons, not the least of which is its inviting front porch, the kind that would pair well with rocking chairs, lemonade and a cool breeze. It is an old house, stately, and it…