Update (5:59 p.m.): Gov. Pat McCrory has issued the following statement in response to the ACC decision.
"The issue of redefining gender and basic norms of privacy will be resolved in the near future in the United States court system for not only North Carolina, but the entire nation. I strongly encourage all public and private institutions to both respect and allow our nation’s judicial system to proceed without economic threats or political retaliation toward the 22 states that are currently challenging government overreach."
Update (3:21 p.m.): Margaret Spellings, UNC system president, commented on the ACC's decision Wednesday.
"We appreciate that the ACC shares our commitment to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all, but we regret that today’s decision will penalize affected host communities and fans throughout the state," she said in a statement. "Intercollegiate sports and the ACC are integral parts of North Carolina’s economy and way of life."
Update (2:27 p.m.): UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham responded to the NCAA's and ACC's decision to relocate championship events.
“Respecting diversity and being an inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and our guests is paramount at Carolina," he said in a statement. "The Atlantic Coast Conference shares those aspirations to be fair and welcoming to people of all backgrounds. We have great respect for the NCAA‘s and ACC’s decisions, and are glad that the on-campus championships will remain in place.
"However, we are disappointed that 10 ACC neutral-site events will be moved out of state because of the negative effects those decisions have on student-athletes, fans and numerous host communities. We are hopeful that these issues are resolved quickly and the championship events are able to return to our state.”
