North Carolina Central utterly dominated the second half en route to winning the MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Atlanta 31-14.

The annual Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off in Atlanta on Saturday night, pitting the North Carolina Central Eagles against the Southern University Jaguars.

On Saturday at 9:22 p.m. an updated flood watch was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC valid for Sunday between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. The watch is for Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Northern Outer Banks,

Heading into tonight's MEAC/SWAC Challenge, North Carolina Central is set to rely on experience versus Southern University

Sunday is warmer in the mid-80s for highs as a breeze develops from the west. A few storms are possible in the Piedmont Triad with better rain chances in the Mountains and Foothills. Tropical Storm Fernand is moving north in the Atlantic Ocean and Invest-99L is moving west toward the Caribbean Sea.

At 9:22 p.m. on Saturday, the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released an updated flood watch valid for Sunday between 2 a.m. and 11 a.m. The watch is for Southern Craven, West Carteret, East Carteret and Coastal Onslow as well as Pamlico County.

The North Carolina Supreme Court has issued favorable rulings for bars seeking compensation from the state for COVID-19 restrictions.