Wake County, NC · Daily edition

Wake County news for Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Crime · Wake County

Duke Football Staff Member Removed After Abuse Allegations

Duke University announced Friday that Ranier Rackley, a member of the football staff, is no longer working with the team following civil allegations of sexual abuse. A lawsuit filed in Wake County Superior Court names Rackley and the Wake County school system as defendants, alleging he groped a female student at Rolesville High School in November 2025. Rackley joined Duke in April 2026 as director of player development after serving as a coach at Rolesville High from 2020 to 2024. He has denied the allegations and stated he intends to address the claims in court.

Source: The Modesto Bee Read the full story ↗

Community News · Raleigh, NC

NC State Fires Football Coach Dave Doeren After 14 Seasons

N.C. State Athletic Director Boo Corrigan announced the firing of head football coach Dave Doeren on Saturday following a 31-28 loss to Stanford midway through his 14th season. Special teams coordinator Todd Goebbel was named interim head coach, and general manager Andy Vaughn was also terminated. The university owes Doeren a $9.75 million buyout per his contract terms. Doeren finished with a 98-74 record at N.C. State, producing 29 NFL draft picks over his tenure.

Source: The Modesto Bee Read the full story ↗