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NCCU coach Levelle Moton hosted his 16th Annual Back to School Community Day today — with Coastal Federal Credit Union providing school supplies, free haircuts and food to help families in the Triangle. Local residents like Starr Jones received essential support, and organizers continued a long tradition of giving back.

Thousands of college students are returning to Triangle campuses this weekend as NC State moves in its largest freshman class of 6,000 new students—while UNC-Chapel Hill and NC Central complete their move-ins and Duke will begin later today.

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host a free online Esports tournament called Battle in the Forest featuring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Saturday, Sept. 20 — registration is open until Wednesday, Sept. 17. Players ages 10 and older will compete in one-on-one double-elimination matches that may extend to two days if more than 32 participants join and prizes include a HORI Split Pad Pro Controller.

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