N.C. State basketball coach Mark Gottfried will speak Wednesday at the Raleigh Sports Club meeting at Highland United Methodist Church in Raleigh. The event is open to the public with paid admission. Gottfried will share the vision of returning State to national prominence. Athletics Director Debbie Yow says “he’s fearless.”

Buffet lines open at 11:30 a.m. The Forks Cafeteria will cater a Southern Buffet. Weekly attendance fee will remain $14.00 and applies whether the member plans to eat lunch or not. All guests fees will be $20 per guest. Pick sheets and door prizes will be held. Highland UMC is located at 1901 Ridge Road at the intersection of Lake Boone Trail, just inside the Beltline. Annual dues for the RSC are $60.

Drew Davis will be honored as the Student Athlete of the Week. Davis is an academic and football standout for Broughton High School.