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Because a drayage load can mean a few different things, confusion among carriers is common. Many carriers link drayage with going into a port, but that isn't always true. While all drayage loads typically originate from a port of entry, there are often several legs of a drayage journey before a container turns up at its final stop. Legs of a drayage load may include:

Why Are Drayage Companies in Raleigh, NC So Important?

You may be thinking, what's so important about drayage? It's such a small step in the container storage transport process. In reality, it's an integral piece needed in the logistics industry and a crucial part of U.S. supply chain management.

To truly understand the importance of drayage, let's use flowers as an example. Most cut flower shipments enter the market from areas in South America until they end up at Dutch auction houses. Once there, wholesalers purchase flowers in bulk and send those products to retail outlets worldwide. Because flowers are perishable, they typically need to be refrigerated and are often shipped in reefer containers. These refrigerated vessels must maintain a certain temp to prevent loss.

Drayage companies like RelyEx allow flower shippers to send their products from Argentinian ports to airports in the Netherlands with peace of mind because their products are protected. The only way to accomplish this feat is with the help of swift, meticulous port drayage services. Drayage companies allow flower shippers to send their products from Argentinian ports to airports in the Netherlands with peace of mind, because their products are protected. The only way to accomplish this feat is with the help of swift, meticulous port drayage services.

If port drayage is compromised, it can cause delays and even fines. You know the packages you get delivered to your front door from apps like Amazon? Without drayage and drayage brokers, one or two-day shipping times wouldn't even be possible.

As a multi-billion-dollar industry in the U.S. alone, it seems like drayage shipping issues shouldn't exist. But the fact is inefficiencies and congestion are still major problems at ports. Whether it's a lack of carriers, absent chassis, or overburdened terminals, delays lead to missed deadlines, lost revenue, and worse.

But anytime challenges exist, so too do innovative solutions.

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RelyEx Solves Problems

At RelyEx, we like to consider ourselves problem solvers. The nature of the container drayage industry presents new challenges every day, but we're firm believers that there's a solution to every hurdle we encounter. And while some drayage businesses implement a reactive approach, RelyEx customers choose us for our proactive mindset. We take pride in solving your company's drayage challenges to help you avoid frustrating fees, missed expectations, and delayed shipments. We strive to make every transaction successful and streamlined by partnering with shippers who prioritize transparent, prompt, and accurate communication.

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RelyEx Has a Unique Vantage Point

RelyEx approaches your business from the customer's perspective - a unique approach that helps us provide high-quality, effective drayage services. We've been in the customers' shoes, know their pain points, and because of that, provide first-hand solutions to stressful supply chain issues. With over 30 years of collective knowledge, our team excels in:

  • Inventory Management
  • Logistics
  • Purchasing
  • Finance

Our varied, high-level drayage shipping experience helps us achieve our overarching goal: expertly managing your freight movement needs. That way, you can direct your time and focus on growing the core aspects of your business while we handle the heavy lifting. Throw in proactive planning to avoid bottleneck situations and strong communication for transparent customer relations, and you can see why so many companies trust RelyEx.

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RelyEx Nurtures Strong Carrier Relationships

When it comes to shipping logistics, it only takes one mistake by a mediocre worker to disrupt your business. That's why, at RelyEx, we pride ourselves on forming and nurturing relationships with carriers who match our standards of care. Our founding partner started his career transporting freight for companies as an on-demand carrier. He uses that knowledge to maximize the resources of our carriers so that our customer's expectations aren't just met - they're exceeded.

Based in the port city of Raleigh, RelyEx has a keen understanding of the challenges of managing the inbound and outbound flow of containers. Our team of container drayage experts provides your business with unique solutions to nuanced shipping problems, minimizing demurrage and ensuring the successful delivery of your freight.

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Customers choose RelyEx because:

  • We are a reliable drayage logistics partner that manages your freight from beginning to end
  • We have a rare industry vantage point with 30+ years of client-side experience
  • We foster and fortify the strongest vendor relations
  • We take a proactive approach to problem-solving, not a reactive approach
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Your Drayage Shipments Managed from Start to Finish

Some drayage brokers don't care how customers feel about their service as long as they sign a contract and get paid. As a solutions-oriented team, RelyEx takes the opposite approach. We're motivated by the opportunity to overachieve for our customers and to provide them with the best logistics experience possible. With professional experience as carriers and shippers ourselves, we know the roadblocks and challenges you're facing. We excel at mapping out the best plans of action to solve those problems. But that's just the start.

Our tracking experts monitor and manage every aspect of your drayage shipment from booking to delivery, 24/7. Once booked, we look for the availability of your containers hourly once they're at port. When they arrive, our team acts quickly to access your storage containers when they're available.

Plus, RelyEx ensures your company's requirements are met by the carrier during loading and delivery and provide necessary documentation as fast as possible. With real-time tracking updates and access to our customer service professionals, your team has complete visibility throughout the shipping process.

We Source Top-Notch Operators at the Best Prices

Over the years, RelyEx has built a strong network of drayage carriers, transloading locations, and container storage spaces to provide you with the best possible options to match your drayage service needs. We know that searching for quality service presents an added layer of complexity and stress to our customers. That's why we work hard to take that off your plate by connecting you with our reliable shipping partners.

With a background moving freight as an on-demand carrier, our founding partner understands how to maximize the resources and equipment of our carriers to match your needs.

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We Make Transparent, Timely Communication a Priority

Like other industries, the global logistics space is complex. Mistakes will be made, and problems will happen. With those truths in mind, RelyEx has built its reputation as problem solvers. Unlike other drayage companies, we don't shy away from this industry's complexities because we take pride in solving problems. Even better, we aim to do what's needed to avoid those problems altogether.

As your logistics partner, we will provide your company with accurate, transparent, and prompt communication. If there are unexpected issues, we'll notify you immediately and will provide several options to remedy the problem. We even offer custom reporting for large clients who need at-the-moment updates and quick access to shipment documentation.

We Have Robust Project Management Experience

Why let the unpredictability of your industry dictate your success? With a background working in manufacturing, our founders are familiar with the demands of managing production schedules and sales orders. That experience makes it abundantly clear to us that every business and industry is different. If you struggle with seasonal surges or other factors, our team supports your business with a mapped-out plan and schedule, so you stay ahead of the game.

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Paperwork Errors

Typically, shippers need four specific documents to clear shipments through customs: A Bill of Lading (or BOL), a commercial invoice, a packing list, and an arrival notice. Seasoned drayage brokers like RelyEx are used to preparing these documents, but new shippers tend to miss this step due to inexperience.

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If a shipper only pays for part of their shipment, a vessel operator may refuse to release their freight until their bill is fully paid. Payment delays lead to cargo detention at the port of entry, which triggers demurrage charges.

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Paperwork is needed when you're shipping goods with a drayage company. When documents like the Certificate of Origin or Bill of Lading arrive at their destination late, you can expect demurrage fees. RelyEx avoids this situation entirely by being proactive when submitting paperwork.

Additional causes for demurrage fees can include:

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  • Storage Containers Are Too Heavy

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The Supply Chain Partner You Can Count On

At RelyEx, we know first-hand how stressful supply chain problems can be for business owners. Though drayage shipping might seem minor on the surface, it affects every stage of your shipping process. And when inevitable hurdles manifest, RelyEx propels you over the proverbial roadblocks with a proactive mindset and a passion for challenging projects. We believe that all problems have a solution, and our unique vantage point allows us to provide first-hand solutions to customers in a wide array of industries.

When it comes to your business, don't settle for anything less than RelyEx. Contact our office today to learn more about how we make your shipping experience streamlined and stress-free.

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NC State bowl game lookahead: What to know, key matchup, betting line

It’s almost Pop-Tarts time. N.C. State heads to Orlando for its bowl game against Kansas State, and in what’s predicted to be a highly entertaining matchup.The No. 18 Wolfpack (9-3, 6-2 ACC) found its stride after the bye week in October and comes into the game on a five-game winning streak. Its big regular season finish propelled the Pack to third place in the league. A win would give N.C. State just the second season in program history with 10 or more wins, joining the 2002 team’s 11-3 mark.The No. 25 Wildca...

It’s almost Pop-Tarts time. N.C. State heads to Orlando for its bowl game against Kansas State, and in what’s predicted to be a highly entertaining matchup.

The No. 18 Wolfpack (9-3, 6-2 ACC) found its stride after the bye week in October and comes into the game on a five-game winning streak. Its big regular season finish propelled the Pack to third place in the league. A win would give N.C. State just the second season in program history with 10 or more wins, joining the 2002 team’s 11-3 mark.

The No. 25 Wildcats (8-4, 6-3 Big 12), meanwhile, are coming off a 42-35 senior day loss to Iowa State. Its record also includes a three-point overtime loss to Texas, which earned a spot in the College Football Playoff and another three-point loss to now-No. 9 Missouri, which earned a spot in the Cotton Bowl against No. 7 Ohio State.

N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren is no stranger to Kansas State. He grew up in Kansas City and witnessed coach Bill Snyder turn the program around – twice. Doeren coached against Snyder when he was an assistant coach at Kansas.

“I have nothing but great admiration and respect for the Kansas State football program and university,” Doeren said after the bowl matchup was announced. “Growing up there, I know a lot of people that are alumni of Kansas State; looking forward to playing them. I know they’ll have a great turnout from their fans, as well.”

The bowl game will have an edible mascot – no one knows how that will play out – but Doeren said he would take a bite out of the Pop Tart mascot if the team wins. Graduate quarterback Brennan Armstrong said he’d join, if they pull off the victory.

NC State linebacker Payton Wilson, the ACC defensive player of the year and a consensus all-American, announced on Dec. 24 he won’t play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl so he can prepare for an NFL career.

But plenty of other N.C. State players, like Armstrong, want to be part of a 10-win season.

“I really want to finish it strong. I think this team wants to finish it strong,” Armstrong said. “Obviously, everyone knows that this is for our 10th win and that’s something that hasn’t been done here. There’s a lot of motivation to going into the bowl game, which you don’t sometimes find, because it is a fun experience and you have a bunch of events.

“But, I think our guys are really motivated.”

A longtime veteran quarterback is set to take the field against a rookie, with sixth-year Armstrong and the Wildcats’ true freshman Avery Johnson.

Armstrong continues his comeback for the Wolfpack after MJ Morris opted to redshirt after the Miami game. He led the team to wins over Wake Forest, Virginia Tech and North Carolina but has since transferred to Maryland.

Armstrong’s best game of the season came on senior night against the Tar Heels. He threw for 334 yards, three touchdowns and a 71% completion percentage. Since returning to the starting role, Armstrong has not thrown an interception.

Additionally, Armstrong rushed for 207 yards and three scores in the last three contests.

Kansas State, however, is expected to start Johnson after senior Will Howard entered the transfer portal and committed to USC. Johnson, like Armstrong, is a mobile quarterback with the ability to score on the run. He appeared in seven regular season games. Johnson threw for 301 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 225 yards and six touchdowns. He ran the ball for five scores against Texas Tech.

Armstrong wasn’t completely healthy in the win against the Tar Heels, so with time off to recover, the Wolfpack hopes to continue what it did in the final games of the regular season: get ahead of the chains, limit turnovers and dominate time of possession.

“Big plays are going to happen – sprinkle (them) in there here and there – but just continue to chunk away,” Armstrong said this week. “Another thing that got lost was our time of possession throughout those games. We held the ball and were able to chunk up yards and really beat down the defenses that we played against.”

Kansas State is listed as a 2.5-point favorite over N.C. State, according to multiple U.S. sports books.

Teams: N.C. State Wolfpack (9-3, 6-2 ACC) vs. Kansas State (8-4, 6-3 Big 12)

Where: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida

Date: Thursday, Dec. 28

Time: 5:45 p.m.

TV: ESPN

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Series history: This is the first meeting between the two programs.

This story was originally published December 25, 2023, 6:00 AM.

As Raleigh lowers speed limits on hundreds of streets, what is the future of roads that remain unchanged?

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — When you’re driving around Raleigh, be prepared to pump the brakes on some, not all, neighborhood streets.For the third year in a row, Raleigh lowered the speed limit on more ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — When you’re driving around Raleigh, be prepared to pump the brakes on some, not all, neighborhood streets.

For the third year in a row, Raleigh lowered the speed limit on more than 100 neighborhood streets to 25 or 30 mph, but still hundreds of neighborhood streets have a speed limit that remains unchanged.

The citywide speed limit is 35 miles per hour unless otherwise posted.

Raven Yurtal’s street near downtown Raleigh is one of the newest to get a lower speed limit.

“Getting to 25 from 35 I think was an excellent idea, and it honestly should have happened sooner,” Yurtal said.

So why didn’t it happen sooner?

William Shumaker is the Mobility Development Supervisor in Raleigh’s Transportation Department. He said most neighborhood speed limit changes begin with a citizen request.

Demand from citizens skyrocketed in 2021. That led to lower speed limits on 186 streets this year through the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. In 2022, 213 streets had their speed lowered, and in 2021, 128 streets had their speed lowered.

According to a 2022 memo to the City Council, there are about 5,000 neighborhood streets.

Given the thousands of streets, CBS 17 asked Shumaker if the current way of lowering speeds is too much of a piecemeal process.

“There are pros and cons to anything we do,” Shumaker said.

He said one pro to the current approach is that the city can replace signs incrementally, since there are sign standards requiring the city to change signs every ten years.

“That being said, there’d be a lot of value if we can go ahead and get all the neighborhood streets reduced at one time and that way it’s a lot faster,” Shumaker said.

CBS 17 asked him if the city will eventually need to just make a standard neighborhood street limit.

“So, there is a strategic planning initiative that pushes for that standardization of speed limits based on road classification,” Shumaker said. “So, ultimately that is the goal, whether that’s through this program or we partner with our Vision Zero program that has different funds available.”

It’s a goal he said would involve the city council.

“I do think that the idea of changing the code, I think that may be a good idea,” said Mayor Pro Tem and At-Large City Council Member Jonathan Melton. “I do think it should come from the experts on our staff, whether they think that is meaningful change or not.”

Melton points to council lowering the downtown speed limit to 25 miles per hour, and prohibiting right turns on red in downtown, as two steps to make streets safer.

At nearly every meeting, the council approves lower speeds on a handful of streets as part of its consent agenda, the final step in the citizen initiated process.

“I cannot think of any time that a speed limit reduction was pulled out of the consent agenda item for further discussion or a separate vote,” Melton said.

CBS 17 asked Shumaker if there are concerns regarding consistency of speeds on neighborhood streets.

“Yeah, that is a major concern where consistency is key,” Shumaker said. “The more consistent that we can make the road network, you know, then it becomes almost automatic.”

He said every street that is lowered does have a sign posted to remind drivers.

Shumaker said the city follows up to see if lowering the speed limit alone is enough to slow drivers down. He said roughly 70% of the time, the city doesn’t need to make any further changes to slow drivers.

In the new year, Shumaker hopes the city can take on more requests, at a minimum keeping the status quo of lowering about 200 streets a year, or potentially ramping up to 300-400 streets.

“Demand is outstripping our ability to put out the signs and we’re moving as fast as we can,” Shumaker said.

Radio One Raleigh’s Women’s Empowerment Expo Returns April 13!

R&B icons, Tamia and Joe, are set to perform during the Women’s Empowerment Expo on Saturday, April 13 at the PNC Arena. Presented by Radio One Raleigh, the highly anticipated event features a dynamic blend of engaging seminars, curated shopping experiences, inspirational speakers, and vibrant music—delivering everything attendees have come to expect from the largest women’s gathering in the region.This year’s event features a power packed line up with panel appearances and...

R&B icons, Tamia and Joe, are set to perform during the Women’s Empowerment Expo on Saturday, April 13 at the PNC Arena. Presented by Radio One Raleigh, the highly anticipated event features a dynamic blend of engaging seminars, curated shopping experiences, inspirational speakers, and vibrant music—delivering everything attendees have come to expect from the largest women’s gathering in the region.

This year’s event features a power packed line up with panel appearances and performances by Le’Andria Johnson and Bobbi Storm. The evening will conclude with a special concert by six-time Grammy-nominated R&B sensation, Tamia, and award-winning artist, Joe.

General admission tickets include entry to the venue along with access to all event activities. Tickets are available for pre-sale starting Wednesday, December 27 at 10 a.m. ET. General on sale begins Friday, December 29 at 10 a.m. ET at Ticketmaster.com.

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024

Doors: 1:30 p.m.

Women’s Empowerment Event Begins: 2:00 p.m.

Venue: PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

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Tamia, a six-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, boasts a career spanning over two decades, solidifying her as a prominent voice in R&B. Her hits, including “You Put A Move On My Heart,” “Stranger in My House,” “Officially Missing You,” and “So Into You,” showcase her unparalleled talent. Tamia’s collaboration with Quincy Jones on Q’s Jook Joint marked her breakthrough in 1998, followed by her self-titled debut album, earning her two Grammy nominations. Notably, her duet with Eric Benet, “Spend My Life With You,” won an NAACP Image Award and a Grammy nomination. With the release of Beautiful Surprise, Tamia explored diverse musical genres, earning her two Grammy Awards in 2013. Signing with Def Jam Recordings in 2014, she released Love Life in 2015, her highest-charting album to date, reaching #1 on the Billboard R&B chart.

Joe, a versatile R&B vocalist with roots in gospel, hails from Georgia and later settled in Opelika, Alabama. Raised by preacher parents, he honed his musical skills in church, playing guitar and directing the choir. Joe’s journey began when he recorded a demo tape with producer Vincent Herbert, leading to a deal with Polygram and the release of his 1993 debut album, “Everything.” Subsequent hits, like “Don’t Wanna Be a Player,” showcased his talent. Joe’s platinum-selling All That I Am (1997) included the Top 5 R&B hit “I Wanna Know.” His multi-platinum album, My Name Is Joe, followed in 2000. Despite evolving sales, his albums, from Better Days to Signature, consistently hit the Top Ten on Billboard’s R&B chart. In the 2010s, Joe continued his success with albums like The Good, the Bad, the Sexy (2011), Doubleback: Evolution of R&B (2013), and Bridges (2014). His 12th album, #MyNameIsJoeThomas (2016), featured diverse singles, including “Happy Hour” with Gucci Mane and “Our Anthem” with an Otis Redding interpolation.

The daughter of a preacher, American gospel vocalist Le’Andria Johnson began singing in her father’s church when she was only two. In 2010, she was the winning contestant on the third season of the gospel singing competition Sunday Best. Her debut EP, The Awakening of Le’Andria Johnson, spent eight weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart in 2011. Johnson’s song “Jesus” won the Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance in 2012. She won Best New Artist and Best Contemporary Vocalist at the gospel music industry’s Stellar Awards in 2013. “Deliver Me (This Is My Exodus) ” a 2020 gospel smash by Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers, featured guest vocals from Johnson. Currently working on her 5th album that will be released very soon. Known for her captivating live performances, Le’Andria is expanding her music ministry and breaking new ground all over the world.

Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, TRIBL Hip-hop and R&B artist Bobbi Storm started her music career as a corporate wedding singer. In 2020, she launched her unique #holymix series with inspirational adaptations of popular hits, like “Hrs and Hrs” by Muni Long and “Wait For You” by Drake and Future, garnering attention from fans and the music industry. Influenced by Motown greats, from Mariah Carey, to Maverick City, Bobbi is poised for a promising future, highlighted by her top charting debut single “We Can’t Forget Him” which hit 1 million views on YouTube in less than three weeks, and two features on Maverick City Music’s Maverick Way Complete album. In addition to her music, Bobbi enjoys watching movies, traveling, photography, journaling, working out and strengthening her relationship with God. She also listens to various pastors and actively supports organizations like We Are ILL, a cause that holds personal significance as she is a survivor of Multiple Sclerosis.

Three takeaways from NC State’s 28-19 loss to Kansas State in Pop-Tarts Bowl

Wolfpack fans will have to wait a little bit longer for that elusive 10th win.N.C. State (9-,4 6-2 ACC) fell to Kansas State (9-4, 6-3 Big 12), 28-19, on Thursday in the inaugural Pop-Tarts Bowl.The Wildcats led by as many as two touchdowns in the first half, but the Wolfpack clawed back and made it a two-point game. Unfortunately, N.C. State’s defense couldn’t stop K-State in the fourth quarter and fell short of its goal.A victory would have given N.C. State its second season with 10 wins or better, but that...

Wolfpack fans will have to wait a little bit longer for that elusive 10th win.

N.C. State (9-,4 6-2 ACC) fell to Kansas State (9-4, 6-3 Big 12), 28-19, on Thursday in the inaugural Pop-Tarts Bowl.

The Wildcats led by as many as two touchdowns in the first half, but the Wolfpack clawed back and made it a two-point game. Unfortunately, N.C. State’s defense couldn’t stop K-State in the fourth quarter and fell short of its goal.

A victory would have given N.C. State its second season with 10 wins or better, but that will have to wait for at least one more year. The only other team to reach double-digit wins came in 2002, led by quarterback Philip Rivers, when it defeated Notre Dame, 28-6, in the Gator Bowl.

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The Wolfpack finshed with 399 yards of total offense, while the Wildcats logged 436. Quarterback Brennan Armstrong led the team with 121 rushing yards and added a touchdown. Armstrong completed 14-of-28 passes and 164 yards.

Freshman receiver Kevin “KC” Concepcion hauled in seven catches for 72 yards, while graduate tight end Trent Pennix contributed a 60-yard rushing touchdown.

This was the first meeting between the two teams in program history, and the loss ended the Pack’s five-game winning streak.

Here are three takeaways from the Wolfpack’s loss.

N.C. State had multiple opportunities to stop the Wildcats and get back on offense in the fourth quarter, but it was unable to pick up important stops.

Two Kansas State touchdowns were called back in the fourth quarter due to penalties. Officials called the Wildcats for an illegal block to the back on a would-be punt return touchdown. Seven plays later, a second touchdown was reversed due to a holding penalty.

Instead of picking up a stop in the 15 available plays, the Wolfpack allowed an 11-yard touchdown with less than three minutes remaining — essentially the third touchdown of the drive.

Armstrong’s pass on the following drive was intercepted, effectively ending the game.

N.C. State’s offense in the two halves looked a lot like it did this season: conservative and stagnant early and explosive later on.

Armstrong carried the offense in the first quarter, running for 67 out of the team’s 77 total yards. He scored the team’s first touchdown on a 31-yard rush.

As the game progressed, the team went with some higher risk plays that carried higher rewards. While that translated into some mistakes — including a sack on a two-point conversion attempt — it also led to a 38-yard reception by redshirt sophomore receiver Dacari Collins and a 40-yard catch from Concepcion.

Additionally, a fake punt led to a 60-yard touchdown from Pennix and made it a two-point game.

The early play calls didn’t really make sense and things looked uncertain when the Pack was down by 14, but the Pack responded. Offensive coordinator Robert Anae should’ve gone with the crazier plays sooner, but it was good to see the bounce back.

Plenty of football fans expressed disappointment that their preferred players did not win the Bednarik or Butkus awards, noting N.C. State’s record. The Wolfpack, however, saw on Thursday just how important he was in the team even earning bowl eligibility.

The defense struggled with the Kansas State offense without the linebacker who recorded 138 of the team’s 744 total tackles. K-State not only scored on the first drive of the game, but it recorded nine explosive plays and 256 yards in the first half alone — with a freshman quarterback Avery Johnson making his first start.

Johnson evaded multiple N.C. State tackles en route to a third Kansas State touchdown to end the second quarter. On the first drive of the third, the Pack recorded two tackles for loss while giving up a first down.

There’s plenty of promise with the remaining defenders, but N.C. State will need several guys to step up in the offseason to replace Wilson’s contributions and provide more defensive consistency.

Follow along for live updates from the game.

N.C. State cut the Kansas State lead to 21-19 with 1:50 left in the third quarter. Graduate tight end Trent Pennix recorded a 60-yard rushing touchdown after a fake punt, capping off a 75-yard drive. Earlier in the game, the Wildcats gained 30 yards on a fake punt and scored on the drive.

The Wolfpack started the second half with a field goal on its first drive. Graduate place kicker Brayden Narveson added three points to N.C. State’s stat line after making a 49-yard attempt.

Narveson recorded a 26-yard field goal to end a 57-yard drive. At halftime, the Wildcats recorded 256 yards, while the Pack finished with 223 yards.

Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson ran the ball for a 19-yard touchdown, with 55 seconds left in the second quarter. Johnson evaded multiple Wolfpack defenders en route to the end zone.

Graduate quarterback Brennan Armstrong scored a 31-yard touchdown to cut the Wildcat lead in half. Armstrong led all rushers with 129 yards.

His touchdown and subsequent PAT capped off a 76-yard scoring drive.

Kansas State scored a 4-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter, taking a 14-0 lead. The Wildcats’ 90-yard drive included a 30-yard gain on a fake punt and 28 yard pass.

After giving up a touchdown on the opening drive, N.C. State’s defense held Kansas State scoreless in its remaining possessions. The Pack’s offense, however, was unable to convert on its opportunities.

The Wildcats scored a 37-yard touchdown on 4th and 5, putting Kansas State up seven. N.C. State gave up three explosive plays on the drive, including 38 rushing yards.

Redshirt sophomore Caden Fordham is expected to start at will linebacker in place of graduate student Payton Wilson. Wilson, an NFL Draft prospect, opted to sit out of the bowl game.

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Fordham recorded 48 total tackles, three TFL and two quarterback hurries in the regular season. His best game took place at Virginia, when he contributed 12 tackles and eight solo.

This story was originally published December 28, 2023, 5:46 PM.

2023 Year in Review: Triangle office buildings unloaded in soft market

Triangle office landlords — slammed by remote work, low occupancy rates and the tight lending market — are unloading office buildings in a brutal year for the office market.Landlords have struggled to make loan payments or reach agreeable refinancing terms with lenders, forcing some to return the office buildings.Dilweg handed over RDU Center III in Morrisville to the lender in August after defaulting on loan payments, according to Wake County deed records. The deed shows that after Dilweg gave the building back to ...

Triangle office landlords — slammed by remote work, low occupancy rates and the tight lending market — are unloading office buildings in a brutal year for the office market.

Landlords have struggled to make loan payments or reach agreeable refinancing terms with lenders, forcing some to return the office buildings.

Dilweg handed over RDU Center III in Morrisville to the lender in August after defaulting on loan payments, according to Wake County deed records. The deed shows that after Dilweg gave the building back to First National Bank (NYSE: FNB), and the bank then started foreclosure proceedings, leading to a public auction.

Minnesota’s O’Brien-Staley Partners offered the highest bid at the Aug. 25 auction. The firm bid $12.5 million for the building, which, combined with the land, is assessed at approximately $23 million. O’Brien-Staley sued Dilweg in November for the remaining loan payments.

Another building that went to auction is the 10-story building at 227 Fayetteville St. in Raleigh. Ten-X auctioned it online in November with a starting bid of $5.5 million. It was sold by the lender, PNL Companies of Dallas, after the previous owner deeded the building back to the lender earlier this year, according to Wake County deed records. Lou Moshakos of LM Restaurants said he bid $14.7 million for the property. Deed records do not yet show a final sale.

The office building has an assessed value of $11.49 million – with a combined land and building value of about $15.45 million.

The Triangle market's overall office vacancy rate climbed to 14.5 percent in the third quarter, according to TBJ’s Space data. Landlords have faced multiple headwinds as companies vacate office space while new tenants are few and far between.

Fidelity Investments moved out of Danbury Hall at 5411 Page Road in Durham in March, according to Robin Roseberry Anders, executive vice president with NAI Tri Properties. The Boston company, which says the move is meant to consolidate office space, was leasing 116,300 square feet – the entirety of the building – in the Imperial Center business park.

Fidelity had used the space since 2015 and had a lease until 2025. But Fidelity chose to use a termination agreement allowing the lease to end in March.

Highwoods Properties (NYSE: HIW) of Raleigh sold two office buildings this year to help fund its development pipeline. The company sold the Riverbirch building in the Research Triangle Park for $20.7 million and 5000 Falls of Neuse Road for $11 million.

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