# NC News Roundup: Balkcom replaces Edwards on ballot; Canes season tickets sold out; proposed LLC for UNC athletics

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Podcast: [Due South](https://stenobird.com/podcast/due-south-6665725)
Published: 2026-08-14T16:00:00+00:00
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Today on the Friday News Roundup, we learn more about state lawmaker Jennifer Balkcom, the new congressional candidate whose name will appear on the ballot this fall in western North Carolina after Republican Chuck Edwards backed out of the race for NC-11. Also, UNC proposes a LLC to manage and maximize athletics revenue. And, now that the Hurricanes have sold out their season tickets, what does that mean for the rest of us? Local journalists join Jeff Tiberii to talk about those stories and more. Bryan Anderson , Statewide Politics Reporter for The Assembly, creator of the “Anderson Alerts” newsletter Dane Huffman , Engagement Editor, Triangle Business Journal Mary Helen Moore , reporter for Axios Raleigh Adam Wagner , reporter/editor covering state politics for the North Carolina Newsroom

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