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Virginia wrestling traveled to Raleigh, N.C., Friday to conclude a lengthy stretch of road matches with its first ACC dual of the season against No. 9 NC State.

Looking to bounce back from a somewhat lackluster showing at the Southern Scuffle, the Cavaliers came out firing. Virginia won the first three weight classes and held the lead through nine bouts, but a late pin swung the momentum and ultimately decided the dual, as the Cavaliers (8-4, 0-1 ACC) fell 19-17 to No. 9 NC State (9-3, 1-0 ACC).

Opening the matchup at 125 lbs, freshman Rocco Hayes entered his bout without a dual win on the season and rose to the occasion early, winning by major decision over redshirt freshman Brad Yokum to give the Cavaliers an early 4-0 lead.

He was followed by fifth-year Marlon Yarbrough II at 133 lbs, who made his first appearance since 2024 against No. 32 redshirt junior Troy Hohman. The victory, which put the Cavaliers up 7-0, was not only pivotal on the scorecards, but also carried deep emotional weight for Yarbrough — a powerful moment of perseverance in overcoming an almost two-year-long injury.

“I have to admit, I got really emotional after he won,” Coach Steve Garland said. “We’ve been waiting to get him back on the mat, so for him not only to come out and wrestle and beat a nationally-ranked guy in his first match in almost two years — I’m pretty pumped about that.”

At 141 lbs, sophomore Gable Porter faced NC State’s returning All-American and No. 8-ranked sixth-year Ryan Jack. Looking to extend Virginia’s 7-0 lead, Porter met the moment, battling to a 4–2 decision win to increase the Cavaliers’ advantage to 10-0.

Momentum slowed at 149 lbs, however, as junior Wynton Denkins fell by decision to No. 5 redshirt sophomore Koy Buesgens, tallying NC State’s first points of the dual and bringing the score to 10-3. At 157 lbs, Virginia’s No. 29-ranked graduate student Colton Washleski defeated freshman Brogan Tucker, giving the Cavaliers their largest lead of the night.

Poised to pull off an upset, the Cavaliers then dropped their next three bouts at 165, 174 and 184 lbs. Two of the three losses came against top-20 opponents, cutting Virginia’s lead to just one point at 14-13.

With the pressure mounting, redshirt sophomore Steven Burrell Jr. picked up Virginia’s fourth ranked win of the dual against No. 25 redshirt sophomore Patrick Brophy. In a tightly contested match, Burrell Jr. secured a decision victory to give the Cavaliers a 17-13 lead.

That margin proved too slim, however, as redshirt freshman Brenan Morgan faced NC State’s highest-ranked wrestler, No. 2 Isaac Trumble, at heavyweight. At 3:57 into the bout, Trumble secured a pin, swinging the lead in NC State’s favor and sealing the dual..

Though a disappointing end result, the Cavaliers flashed strong pieces waiting to be put together.

“Again, we split five and five with a nationally-ranked team. We are right there. We just have to find a way to finish it off. We’re so close,” Garland said following the loss.

But with the conclusion of this dual, the Cavaliers will finally close their grueling stretch of away matches when they host the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. in John Paul Jones Arena. The dual will be livestreamed on ACCNX and tickets are available at UVATix.com.

The upcoming home matchup will mark the second of six consecutive ACC duals this season, a demanding stretch that will test Virginia as it looks to turn close contests into wins.

N.C. State football picked up the commitment of a former opponent this weekend.

Running back Davion Gause, who spent the last two seasons at North Carolina, announced his decision Saturday evening. He reunites with a former teammate, Wolfpack quarterback CJ Bailey, both of whom played at Chaminade-Madonna.

Gause played in 12 games last fall, recording 259 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He finished the 2025 season with five games of at least 30 rushing yards and two of 50 yards or more. He rushed one time for 5 yards in the Tar Heels’ 42-19 loss to N.C. State.

In his first two years on the college level, Gause combined for 585 total yards and seven scores.

Gause played as a receiver as well, recording 132 yards and two touchdowns this past season.

Gause, who played alongside Demon June, Benjamin Hall and Caleb Hood, was the most effective overall running back for Carolina, according to Pro Football Focus. The sophomore finished the season with a 73.1 offensive grade on PFF and led the team’s pass-blocking efforts. He finished with a pass block grade of 82.1.

The Wolfpack hosted Gause this weekend for his official visit, after he entered the transfer portal last month.

His addition provides depth at the running back spot after the Wolfpack lost Hollywood Smothers to the transfer portal. Duke Scott will likely be RB1 entering the season, but he is more of a downhill runner. Gause, like Smothers, could provide more versatility and agility.

During his senior high school season, Gause ran for 1,047 yards and 14 touchdowns after receiving the handoff from Bailey.

Gause’s decision comes eight days after N.C. State announced Bailey’s return as quarterback. The incoming tailback re-shared an Instagram story celebrating the duo’s new chapter in the Wolfpack backfield.

The Wolfpack is no stranger to flipping players. Most notably, former linebacker Payton Wilson flipped his high school commitment from UNC to N.C. State. On signing day, head coach Dave Doeren announced rookie outside linebacker Lawrence Brown had selected N.C. State.

Raleigh, North Carolina is a dynamic destination where style, story and culture come alive in every boutique.

Whether its designer labels, locally-made goods or one-off vintage finds, Raleigh offers a retail experience tailored to every taste.

Locally Crafted – Raleigh has a vibrant homegrown retail community. With more than 90% of downtown shops and restaurants being locally owned, the city has a vibrant community of artisans and creatives.

Raleigh Denim Workshop is passionate about sustainable, handcrafted artisan denim. Swing by their industrial-chic Curatory to shop while watching the jeansmiths at work. Bonus: snag a discount by playing a serenade on the store piano.

Visit DECO Raleigh for knick-knacks. This boutique offers eclectic goods, art and jewelry ideal for any gifting occasion.

Edge of Urge is Raleigh’s solution to the hard-to-shop-for crowd. With a unique kids section, designer clothing, eye-catching home goods and new arrivals daily, this boutique is sure to surprise every shopper.

Surround yourself with beautiful goods and the people who create them at Makers Alley North Hills, a must-browse collection of hyper-local artisans on a lively street.

Luxury Goods –Raleigh boasts a refined list of upscale shopping.

Cary is home to Fenton, a mixed-use community featuring high-end dining, entertainment and boutiques. Fenton’s notable residents include Arhaus, Sephora, Warby Parker and Bailey’s Fine Jewelry — a locally owned fine jewelry store.

Touting the only Saks Fifth Avenue in North Carolina, North Raleigh’s shopping scene remains a staple for high-end retail in the piedmont

For those seeking sophisticated gentlemen’s fashion and high-end service, shop at Raleigh’s Peter Millar, Johnnie-O and Ealdwine.

With over 100 shops, a sprawling outdoor mall and countless big brands, North Hills cements itself as a neighborhood district with luxury on tap. Highlights include Bluemercury, Bonobos, La Maison, Madewell, Lilly Pulitzer, Lululemon and Chanel. The 60,000-square-foot RH and RH Rooftop Restaurant offers upscale culinary and retail options in a single excursion.

Vintage Gems – For shoppers drawn to style, Raleigh’s vintage scene is an ocean of hidden treasures.

Stop by a Black-owned clothing and accessory shop offering everything from sports memorabilia to one-of-a-kind women’s clothing.

Check out Pallbearer in the heart of downtown Raleigh: an alternative-punk centered vintage boutique with apparel ranging from the 1950s to early 2000s.

An underground multi-dealer antique mall in the vibrant Village District, Cheshire Cat offers furniture, jewelry, clothing, books and hidden gems from every era.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- In a social media post to its followers, Corbett's Burgers and Soda Bar announced that it had struck a deal with suppliers that gave diners some good news.

The post noted that prices would be lowered for customers as a result of reduced costs with Corbett's supplier contracts.

"Sometimes you got to bite the bullet a little bit and just lower the cost just to get people in," said manager Ryan Shoppe, whose father, Corbett Shoppe, founded the chain.

Cary-based Corbett's also has locations in Raleigh, Holly Springs, Sanford, and Morehead City. It has lowered prices at all locations.

"We had just gotten tired of people just coming out to eat, and then they see the total, and then they just, they eat it, and it's good," said Ryan Shoppe. "But then they leave, and like, we just can't eat out here as much."

When the opportunity presented itself for lower prices for consumers, the Shoppe family said it was a "no-brainer."

"We'd been looking into that for a long time. Ever since they went up, we'd been trying to bring them back down just for the consumer because, you know, obviously prices everywhere went up," said Ryan Shoppe. "Cost wise is just that it's really expensive to like run a restaurant and own a restaurant. Like everything is so high for us to pay right now. It's like people come in and they look at the prices and like it's high for them and they're upset. But at the same time, it's like it's hard for restaurants and businesses to make money in general."

He said time will tell if they can maintain prices where they are without it being a burden on their bottom line.

'An extraordinary situation'

Meanwhile, NC State University economist Michael Walden said he believes Corbett's may be the exception to the rule.

"I would think that would be an extraordinary situation where their suppliers are saying we're going to cut our costs and our suppliers are saying we're going to pass those costs to you," said Walden. "That seems like an unusual situation based on where the economy is right now."

Walden said history shows that regardless of restaurant efforts, prices always found a way to increase.

"If their costs go down by 10%, that means they could potentially lower their prices by 10% and keep the profit margin. But if this reduction is short-lived, they're going to have to go back to their previous situation and raise their prices," he said.

North Carolina greets the new year with frosty grass, quiet winds, and breath visible in the early air. By midmorning, sunlight sharpens, hinting that winter’s grip may not last long this time. The temperature contrast unfolding now sets up a week of rapid change.

According to the National Weather Service, Raleigh started the morning near 30 degrees under clear skies. Winds remain calm, allowing temperatures to rebound quickly. Highs reach the low 50s today, a noticeable jump from the early chill. Even so, cold pavement lingers in shaded areas early.

Across the Triangle, drivers should watch bridges and low-lying roads for brief slick spots during the morning commute. Any moisture from prior days can refreeze at sunrise. Once the sun climbs higher, conditions improve fast. Jackets come off by afternoon, to be fair.

The warming trend accelerates into Monday and Tuesday. Highs climb into the upper 50s, then surge into the mid-60s. Nights stay mild, limiting frost risk after tonight. By Wednesday, Raleigh flirts with 70 degrees, an unusual stretch for early January. Light southwest winds add to the springlike feel.

Meteorologists are tracking broader patterns beyond North Carolina. Later this month, heavy snow is expected to return across the Midwest and Great Lakes between January 17 and January 30. Meanwhile, areas along the 35-degree north parallel, including the Carolinas, may stay warmer than average with more rain chances than snow.

For now, winter shows both faces during the first full week of 2026. Start the day cautiously, then enjoy the turnaround. Keep layers flexible and stay alert for fast changes. Feeling the temperature swing yet in your neighborhood?

Five-Day Outlook for Raleigh, NC

• Today: Sunny, high near 53• Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 57• Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 66• Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 70• Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 67