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by: Ben Sherman09/09/25insidecarolina
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Inside Carolina has hit the ground running at its new home on the On3 network. The same staff that has provided the best Tar Heel sports coverage and community for the last two decades is here, with the same standards and same year-round commitment to the Tar Heel fan (learn more in the welcome article).

Click here to start your subscription now for $1 through October 31!

If you’ve been an IC subscriber before, you know what to expect. If you’re new to IC, here are the Top 10 reasons to subscribe, according to our longtime subscribers …

1) Scoop. From team news, to recruiting scoop, to expert analysis, Inside Carolina is the unquestioned leader for Tar Heel sports info. No publication breaks more UNC stories, no publication travels to more games and events. And there’s no slowdown in the offseason because there is no offseason at Inside Carolina.

2) Exclusive Content. There are a countless number of features that are reader favorites – and you can’t get anywhere else – including the Recruiting Boards, the Film Rooms, the Scoop, and many more.

3) Staff. Inside Carolina has the most trusted UNC basketball and football team and recruiting reporters and experts that provide a daily dose of info, analysis, scouting and opinion.

4) Community. The Inside Carolina premium message boards are the most popular UNC subscriber boards because they are the most informative, the most engaged and the most active. Get exclusive content and info, connect with Tar Heel fans from around the globe, and discuss news as it breaks. Get your recruiting, team, and Xs & Os questions answered directly by the leading Tar Heel experts and reporters.

5) On3. The No. 1 college sports network is expanding at a rapid rate, with leading national experts providing exclusive content. Plus, you can read every site and every subscriber board, with hundreds of team and recruiting experts.

6) The App. For those that want a streamlined mobile Inside Carolina experience, there’s now an app for subscribers. Articles, forums, podcasts, notifications, team and player data all in one.

7) Gear Discount. Subscribers get an exclusive discount at Johnny T-shirt, the locally owned store on Franklin Street and a great web site for Tar Heel gear.

8) Ticket Exchange. Get access to a protected environment to buy and sell UNC tickets at face value with fellow Tar Heel fans.

9) Fewer Ads. Subscribers get a reduced ad experience on the site.

10) The Athletic. Once you complete your promotional rate period, Inside Carolina’s annual subscribers can get a complimentary year of The Athletic included with their membership.

Click here to start your subscription now for $1 through October 31!

Read testimonials provided by Inside Carolina subscribers …

“Inside Carolina is what sports reporting should look like. In a world of overhyped, poorly sourced coverage, the IC team proves you can still deliver fun, timely, accurate news. It has become a borderline addiction/obsession for true Heels fans everywhere.” — deutscheheel, member since 2015.
 
“Inside Carolina has managed to thread the needle by providing in-depth, responsible, relatable, and verifiable reporting on Tar Heel sports, while maintaining independence and editorial control. This creates a site where fans can read perspectives that simply aren’t found anywhere else, and creates a dynamic arena for interaction with other fans.” — srmzeus11, member since 2006

“I’ve been a member of Inside Carolina for over 20 years and the content remains top notch. Its management team, across all the major UNC sports, continues to evolve to serve the interests of their readers across the ever-changing landscape of college athletics. My IC subscription continues to provide tremendous value every year.” — ta31p, member since 2003
  
“The year-to-year commitment and dedication put into the structure of the site and each piece produced within it is felt by the reader and is unmatched within the industry. Hands down, Inside Carolina is the best home for fans of UNC sports.” — NickHeel85, member since 2006

“There is no better or more trustworthy site for the latest insider information on UNC sports. I’m blown away by the high quality of journalism and love reading the message boards.” — lightblueperu, member since 2004 

“There’s no other source for unbiased, timely and accurate information on everything Tar Heels better than IC. All avenues of content are covered and done exceptionally well.” — BJtheTarHeel, member since 2015

“This is by far the best site for all things UNC sports.The IC staff is the most professional group of men and women in the business.The family atmosphere is second to none.” – elijah01, member since 2007

“For the die-hard Tar Heel Fan, Inside Carolina is THE premiere ALL things Tar Heels website. The content and staff are top notch! The coverage of the team as well as the recruiting intel, keep you coming back for more. IC is a part of my daily life, couldn’t live without it!” – vpdc14, member since 2009
 
“Once I joined Inside Carolina, my understanding has increased 10 fold. The content is incredible and second to none and I spend more time on IC than all other internet sites combined. The recruiting, back stories, the interviews, and the entire staff are professional … IC is truly the best.” — cdyer, member since 2005

“The journalists at Inside Carolina personify the seemingly lost art of journalistic excellence through hard work, objective analysis, outstanding writing and compelling content. It’s refreshing to see the passion of subscribers rewarded with first in class coverage of everything Carolina. Highly recommended.” — vbheel, member since 2001

Click here to start your subscription now for $1 through October 31!