A private jet crashed at a regional North Carolina airport and erupted into flames Thursday, killing seven people, including retired NASCAR star Greg Biffle and three members of his family, officials said.

An Auburn University student and his father were among the seven people killed in the North Carolina plane crash on Thursday. Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family died when his business jet crashed in flames at Statesville Regional Airport.

North Carolina was among the GOP-led states this year that redrew congressional lines mid-decade in an attempt to benefit Republicans.

The Ohio State Men's Buckeyes (8-2) head to Atlanta on Saturday where they will face the 12th-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels (10-1) in the second game of the CBS Sports Classic. Coming off of a 89-88 double overtime win over West Virginia, the Buckeyes have a perfect opportunity to continue their momentum but it won't be easy.

Ohio State is 2-2 in its last four games, with losses to Pitt and Illinois during that stretch. The Buckeyes are coming off a thrilling 89-88 win over West Virginia behind a 23-point outing from star guard Bruce Thornton, who scored 19 points after halftime to propel his team to a double-overtime victory.

BREAKING: North Carolina’s Seth Trimble, who injured his forearm in a weight room accident early last month, is expected to make his return to the lineup tomorrow against Ohio State in Atlanta, source told @TheFieldOf68. Trimble is the veteran leader and top perimeter defender…

A sheriff has confirmed fatalities in a business jet crash Thursday at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina

The Memphis Tigers dropped the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl on Friday to NC State, 31-7. The Wolfpack jumped out to an early lead that turned out to be insurmountable, hanging 14 points in the first quarter and adding another 10 before the Tigers were able to get on the board.