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Thornton reinstated to Wolfpack
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Liberty County High School alum Shadrach Thornton has been fully reinstated to the North Carolina State football team after being suspended, according to published reports.
Liberty County High School alum Shadrach Thornton has been fully reinstated to the North Carolina State football team after being suspended, according to published reports.During a question-and-answer session Wednesday following the Wolfpack’s first practice in full pads, head coach Dave Doeren announced that the junior running back is at full status after meeting all his requirements during his six-month suspension, according to multiple reports.Doeren added that the coaching staff feels good about what Thornton’s done on and off the field during his suspension and is excited they can put this behind them and move forward. Thornton has practiced with the team in spring and preseason drills.Authorities cited Thornton for misdemeanor simple possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in December 2013. As part of a sexual-battery investigation, police visited an apartment he shared with teammates.
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Cavs take series opener from Tide
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The Long County Blue Tide baseball game into the week knowing they needed to bring their A-game if they were going to beat the Calvary Day Cavaliers. On Tuesday, April 1, they struggled to get much going at the plate as the Cavaliers pulled away late to win the series opener 10-1.
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