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Carolina Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan earned NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors after an outstanding debut season with over 1,000 receiving yards. The eighth overall draft pick helped lead Carolina to their first playoff appearance in years.
After a 2-15 disaster just two seasons ago, the Carolina Panthers made the playoffs and nearly upset the Rams as double-digit underdogs. Now quarterback Bryce Young and running back Rico Dowdle say this year was just the beginning.
The Carolina Hurricanes Foundation is providing 150,000 meals to children facing hunger this summer through a $50,000 grant. The donation helps families who lose access to school breakfast and lunch when classes end.
The Carolina Hurricanes returned to Raleigh with the Stanley Cup after winning their first championship in 20 years, sparking citywide celebrations. A parade honoring the team is set for Saturday, officially declared "Carolina Hurricanes Day."
Once down to just 20 survivors in the 1990s, Florida's state animal has made a remarkable comeback through groundbreaking conservation efforts. Today, about 200 panthers prowl the wilderness of South Florida, proving that determined scientists can bring a species back from the brink.
Starting this tax season, North Carolina residents can donate part of their refund to save endangered wildlife with a single checkbox. Every $100 donated gets matched with $186 in federal grants, nearly tripling the conservation impact.
North Carolina is pouring $16.3 million into upgrading freight rail infrastructure across 12 railroads and a major port. When matched with private funds, the total investment reaches $41.5 million to strengthen the state's economic backbone.
East Carolina's softball team just punched their ticket to the championship game for the first time since joining their conference, thanks to a clutch sixth-inning home run. The underdog Pirates defeated second-seeded Wichita State 3-2 in a nail-biting semifinal showdown.
South Carolina's equestrian team clinched their fourth national championship in a thrilling tiebreaker victory, ending a nine-year title drought. The No. 4 seed Gamecocks upset top-ranked Auburn and Texas A&M to claim the crown.
The Carolina Hurricanes claimed their second Stanley Cup championship with a 3-0 victory over Vegas, ending a 20-year drought. Raleigh will celebrate with a parade on June 20.
South Carolina successfully stopped its largest measles outbreak in over three decades through rapid response and a surge in vaccinations. The victory shows communities can fight back when families come together to protect their kids.
North Carolina just earned the #1 spot for economic development in America, marking the third time in six years the state has claimed the top honor. Record job commitments and billions in new investments are creating opportunities across the entire state.
After losing 98% of its rivercane to development, Western North Carolina is bringing back the native bamboo that once prevented flooding. Hurricane Helene has sparked renewed interest in this natural solution.
The University of Northern Iowa Panthers made history by becoming the lowest-seeded team to ever win the Missouri Valley Conference tournament championship. Their improbable four-day run earned them a spot in the NCAA Tournament and captured hearts across college basketball.
Environmental advocates are pushing back against a surprising pause on North Carolina's solar energy expansion, arguing these projects are essential for reliable, affordable power. The legal challenge could restore momentum to the state's clean energy progress.
North Carolina just released a detailed plan to slash greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, with most of the projects already funded. The comprehensive strategy covers everything from clean energy to electric vehicles, promising cleaner air and lower energy costs for families. #
South Carolina defeated defending champion UConn 62-48, snapping a historic 54-game winning streak and advancing to the women's basketball national championship. The Gamecocks, who lost to UConn in last year's title game, get their chance at redemption.
South Carolina's largest measles outbreak in decades has officially ended after nearly 1,000 cases, and there's encouraging news: vaccination rates are climbing both locally and nationwide. Health officials say the outbreak may have reminded parents why vaccines matter.
Amazon just committed billions to bring 1,000 advanced manufacturing jobs to North Carolina through a partnership with fiber optics leader Corning. The deal strengthens American manufacturing while powering the data centers that keep hospitals, emergency services, and businesses running nationwide.
After Hurricane Helene devastated rural North Carolina, isolated communities turned to their fire stations for survival. Now those same stations are getting solar microgrids to stay powered when the next storm hits.
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