Beirne, 19, was arrested during a traffic stop at 12:24 a.m. on Saturday, and, according to arrest records, charged with a misdemeanor count traffic offense (blood alcohol level of .08 or more) and a felony count of cocaine possession.
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The university had no comment on Beirne’s arrest.
The Hurricanes will take on Florida A&M at home at 6 p.m. Saturday.
