Opperman takes Vermont Open lead after second round
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Modified: 6/22/2021 7:04:12 PM
FAIRLEE, Vt. Tee Opperman is in the lead of the Jeff Julian Memorial Vermont Open Championship at five under par heading into Wednesday’s final round.
Opperman shot a 69, one stroke under par, in round one, but shot 66, four under par, in round two to end up at 135 overall. The Pawleys Island, S.C., native is ahead of second-place Alex Blickle by two strokes. Blickle is at 137 total.
Round one leader Matthew Campbell is tied for third with amateur Bryson Richards at 138 strokes. Campbell finished shot a 71, one over par, in round two after shooting 67 on Monday. Richards climbed up the leaderboard Tuesday, shooting a tournament-best 65, five under par, after finishing three over par in round one.
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North Carolina is reporting 4,674 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 796,195.
Throughout the state, 57 more people have died from the virus, bringing the total to 9,983.
With 95 percent of hospitals reporting, 2,378 are being hospitalized with COVID-19. That is down 90.
The state is reporting a 7.4% positive test rate. That is down slightly from Saturday s 7.8%.
7:15 a.m.
SATURDAY
North Carolina is reporting 4,172 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 791,521.
With 95 percent of hospitals reporting, 2,468 patients remain hospitalized with COVID-19. That is 55 less from Friday.
A total of 9,926 North Carolinians have died from the virus. That is 85 more since Friday.
The state s percent positive test rate is 7.8%, down from Friday s 7.9%.
North Carolina is reporting 4,674 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 796,195.
Throughout the state, 57 more people have died from the virus, bringing the total to 9,983.
With 95 percent of hospitals reporting, 2,378 are being hospitalized with COVID-19. That is down 90.
The state is reporting a 7.4% positive test rate. That is down slightly from Saturday s 7.8%.
7:15 a.m.
SATURDAY
North Carolina is reporting 4,172 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 791,521.
With 95 percent of hospitals reporting, 2,468 patients remain hospitalized with COVID-19. That is 55 less from Friday.
A total of 9,926 North Carolinians have died from the virus. That is 85 more since Friday.
The state s percent positive test rate is 7.8%, down from Friday s 7.9%.