Coach Dillard's Legacy Lives On | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

A beloved Wake County high school coach, Sheremy Dillard, was fatally stabbed in Raleigh at just 57 — a loss that shook the community. Known for her unwavering support of students and her passion for girls basketball, she recently began coaching at Felton Grove High School. Her boyfriend, Ricky Harper, 60, was arrested in Pennsylvania and charged with first-degree murder. In her honor, Dillard’s family is launching an annual scholarship for female seniors at Hillside High School in Durham — turning grief into legacy by continuing her mission to empower young women through education and…