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Hawaiian-born Akebono was the first foreigner to win the highest ranking in Japan's national sport, sumo wrestling. He died in Tokyo this month, age 54.

A federal trial over North Carolina's photo voter identification law remains set for May after a judge refused Wednesday to end efforts by civil rights groups that sued over the requirement on allegations that its provisions are marred by racial bias.

Well water testing kits range in price from thirty dollars to three hundred. But now Northeastern University is providing a unique opportunity for eastern North Carolina residents to access free well water testing.

On the first day of school at Indiana University, there was a smaller version of demonstrations held last spring. Students and faculty held a vigil to protest new restrictions on campus speech.

Disaster relief supply drives are popping up across ENC, collecting non-perishables to help western North Carolina get back on its feet after Hurricane Helene devastated the area.

North Carolina’s Food and Nutrition Services program has been hit by a major fraud incident, with over half a million dollars in benefits stolen since August. The state has responded by blocking transactions from specific states and is working to recover stolen funds for affected participants.

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian beat hard-liner Saeed Jalili in the runoff election to replace the late president who was killed in a helicopter crash in May.

More and more women have had to become their family's primary source of income. But women still don't make as much money as men. When a woman becomes the breadwinner, her family must survive on less than half of their previous income.

More and more women have had to become their family's primary source of income. But women still don't make as much money as men. When a woman becomes the breadwinner, her family must survive on less than half of their previous income.

A guilty or not-guilty verdict wouldn't change many voters minds, but it could make a difference for a smaller, crucial group of voters this election.