See images from Topsail Beach as 22 sea turtles return to the Atlantic.

See photos from Gov. Beverly Perdue's first day in office. Photos by News and Observer staff photographer Shawn Rocco.

Sarah Beacham's leaping ability garners her a state championship in the high jump.

Goalie Michael Leighton's ups and downs in his three starts over the last week.

Canes fall to the Flyers in OT

Durham Christmas Parade in downtown Durham on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008.

Davidson's Stephen Curry scores 44 to lead the Wildcats to a 72-67 win over the Wolfpack.

Byrd tops Hillside 9-7 in a wild ending to the game in Durham.

WF-Rolesville falls to Jack Britt 27-16 in a 4AA semi-final game in Fayetteville.

UNC and Notre Dame advance in the 2008 NCAA Women's College Cup semi-finals.

Penguins crush the Canes in Maurice's debut.

First Look: Penguins at Canes

Tyler Hansbrough's 25 points lead UNC to a 98-63 win over the Spartans.

Paul Maurice replaces Peter Laviolette as head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes.

See a photo gallery of the West Johnston High School Marching Band in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

UNC beats Duke 28-20 in Durham.

N.C. State defeats Miami to become bowl eligible.

Hillside tops Southeast Raleigh 30-12 to advance in high school playoffs.

Wake Forest-Rolesville beats Apex 35-7 to advance in the state playoffs.

Duke over Duquesne 95-72 on Nov. 28, 2008.