ast week, local artist Brian Hart (second from left) traveled to the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill to present two prints of his recent work to retired Tar Heels head coach Dean Smith (middle). Also pictured are (from left), John Montgomery, president of the Rams Club, Dr. and Mrs. Paul Hardin, former UNC chancelor and Harts parents, Dr. and Mrs. Joe Hart. (Photos courtesy of Jeffrey A. Camarati/ Director of Photography, Athletic Communications, University of North Carolina).
Rocky Mount artist Brian Hart points to Michael Jordans No. 23 basketball jersey in his rendering of the University of North Carolinas Dean Dome. Hart added the jerseys of eight Tar Heels basketball players and former coaches Dean Smith and Bill Guthridge. Hart got each person whose jersey is in the drawing, including Jordan, to sign 15 prints. (Staff Photo by Morris Stephenson)
A 10-win season was capped with a 14-point win over South Florida in the 2025 Cure Bowl. It was the Monarchs’ first winning season under Ricky Rahne.
ast week, local artist Brian Hart (second from left) traveled to the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill to present two prints of his recent work to retired Tar Heels head coach Dean Smith (middle). Also pictured are (from left), John Montgomery, president of the Rams Club, Dr. and Mrs. Paul Hardin, former UNC chancelor and Harts parents, Dr. and Mrs. Joe Hart. (Photos courtesy of Jeffrey A. Camarati/ Director of Photography, Athletic Communications, University of North Carolina).
Rocky Mount artist Brian Hart points to Michael Jordans No. 23 basketball jersey in his rendering of the University of North Carolinas Dean Dome. Hart added the jerseys of eight Tar Heels basketball players and former coaches Dean Smith and Bill Guthridge. Hart got each person whose jersey is in the drawing, including Jordan, to sign 15 prints. (Staff Photo by Morris Stephenson)
