Tobenna Okunna, 28, a onetime defensive end who played with Tamura in high school in Santa Clarita, California, told The Independent that he remembered the player, who was 5’7” and 140 lbs at the time, taking regular blows to the head.

In his first seven months in office, Governor Josh Stein vetoed 14 bills, addressing issues such as gun laws, immigration enforcement and DEI.

Heat advisory issued for central North Carolina with index values up to 109°F; residents warned of heat illnesses.

Stacker compiled a list of the biggest sources of immigrants to North Carolina using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by the highest number of residents according to 2023 5-year estimates, the most recent data available as of 2025. Keep reading to find out more about the immigrant community in your home state.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has partnered with Talkspace to provide free virtual mental health therapy to teenagers aged 13-17 impacted by the justice system.

A Black truck driver hauling mulch to a dump site in North Carolina is speaking out on social media about a terrifying ambush that happened at Two Banks

South Carolina is offering a FAM Bus Trip to the game as well with tickets for that on sale now. For $125 per person, fans will receive roundtrip bus transportation, an upper reserved terrace game ticket,

Cashiers is a scenic mountain village the heart of the Blue Ridge with cooler weather and welcoming Southern hospitality. The town is ideal for nature lovers, with opportunities for hiking, fly fishing, and boating. From historic luxury at High Hampton to the retro-modern Hotel Cashiers, visitors can find a variety of lodging options.