The Los Angeles Chargers select running back Omarion Hampton in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No The Los Angeles Chargers are looking for new contributors at the running back position for 2025 They added Najee Harris to the roster and then used their first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on prospect Omarion Hampton "We know they're going to run the ball, so I'm loving it," Hampton said this week, via The Jim Rome Show I feel like we're building something special here." has shown at the college level that he can take on a workhorse back role which may not be needed for him in Year 1 in the NFL The Tar Heel back finished his last college season with 2,033 yards from scrimmage Hampton averaged over 175 total yards per contest He was also the fourth FBS player with 1,500-plus rush yards and 15-plus rush touchdowns in consecutive seasons since 2016 As for Hampton's new teammate in Harris, the former Pittsburgh Steelers running back signed a one-year deal with the Chargers in March Harris has solidified his status as one of the most durable running backs in the game Harris has recorded 68 consecutive starts and tallied 1,097 carries for 4,312 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh hopes his new two running backs can create a dominant backfield for quarterback Justin Herbert Hampton seems to be enjoying the potential fit he can have in Harbaugh's offense "We know (Harbaugh)'s going to run the ball, he's decided to run the ball and it's something he wants to do," Hampton said Stay up to date with which first-round draftees have agreed to deals with their respective teams with NFL.com's tracker The San Francisco 49ers overhauled the roster this offseason at least there seems to be less drama this offseason Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh arose one morning with a clear goal of getting quarterback Justin Herbert into Canton There is a lot of work to be done to realize that dream Former New York Jets and Cleveland Browns receiver Elijah Moore has played with a trove of quarterbacks in his four-year career The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Montana State's Tommy Mellott in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft The plan is to use the rookie in a variety of ways The Baltimore Ravens on Monday released veteran kicker Justin Tucker who currently is the subject of an NFL investigation into allegations of improper conduct during massage therapy sessions Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams finalized terms on a pact that pays the Super Bowl-winning quarterback $44 million for the 2025 season NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown Julian Edelman's place in Patriots history will be officially immortalized in 2025 The longtime New England receiver has been voted into the Patriots' Hall of Fame by fans as its 37th inductee Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush was arrested Sunday on simple assault and harassment charges in Pennsylvania The 26-year old was arrested in Bell Acres in Allegheny County Seattle Seahawks third-round quarterback Jalen Milroe entered the NFL with an enticing athletic profile but lingering questions about his accuracy as a passer It's something the rookie is already out to correct The Baltimore Ravens drafted kicker Tyler Loop in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft Longtime kicker Justin Tucker is under investigation for potential improper conduct — More than a month after a man who was reported missing was found dead in Hampton the city's police division has confirmed they're investigating his death as a homicide in the 2400 block of West Weaver Road following a man-down complaint Jordan was previously listed as a missing person Police did not immediately release information about how Jordan died police said that they were investigating Jordan's death as a homicide If you have information about the incident Hampton Police ask that you contact them at 757-727-6111 or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP Hampton Bays Fire Department firefighters put out a car blaze near Ponquogue Bridge on Sunday morning You've read 4 of your 7 free articles this month Please log in or create an account to continue reading Many expected them to select an offensive playmaker but a running back wasn't discussed much at No Hampton wasn't even projected to last until the Chargers' pick Hampton was simply dominant over his last two seasons with the Tar Heels rushing for 1,504 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2023 and another 1,660 with 15 more scores in 2024 Hampton will now split carries with veteran Najee Harris The Bolts also placed the rare UFA tender on J.K Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh was praised by none other than his brother after selecting Hampton last Thursday night Jim Harbaugh said his brother texted him that he loved the Chargers pick RELATED: Chargers linked to intriguing WR trade with Cowboys The Chargers have to be pleased with the draft class they put together this year the Bolts selected Ole Miss wideout Tre Harris with their next pick picking up another lethal offensive weapon for Justin Herbert John Harbaugh probably had good things to say about the Harris pick as well — Enjoy free coverage of the Chargers from Los Angeles Chargers on SI — Chargers reveal they almost traded up during 2025 NFL Draft List of past SEC DPOTY is great sign for Chargers rookie Jim Harbaugh's latest Justin Herbert quote has arrived and it's outrageous Analyst tabs Day 2 selection as Chargers best-value pick in 2025 NFL draft Chargers expect sophomore leap from underrated name after he packs on 20-plus pounds The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER The New Hampshire Liquor Commission hopes to find a buyer/developer to create welcome centers in I-95 in Hampton Four companies are in the running to redevelop the Hampton Liquor & Wine Outlets off Interstate 95 in Hampton and transform them into serv… Kelly Ayotte slammed the brakes on a long-pursued state sale of land along Interstate 95 in Hampton next to new liquor stores under construction The effort has stretched for more than a decade as the State Liquor Commission (SLC) has spent a lot of time and some money securing permits needed for the project The commission looked to construct two state-of-the-art liquor stores and sell the remaining surplus property at the sites — 64 acres of land on the northbound side and 24 acres on the southbound side the town of Hampton indicated no interest in owning the parcels and the owners of the Common Man Roadside each submitted proposals to purchase the land and develop it for highway-oriented services such as fueling & EV charging stations restaurants and other travel-related amenities But Ayotte has pulled the plug on a proposed purchase and sales agreement She has instead instructed SLC Chairman Joe Mollica to pursue a deal in which the state would retain ownership of all the land and lease the 88 acres to a private development group “This location is a gateway to our state and should reflect the charm and beauty of New Hampshire — not the New Jersey turnpike,” Ayotte said in a statement provided to the Sunday News “I’m fighting for the best deal that will deliver more revenue to our state and ensure any project being built is the right fit.” Chris Sununu said the state’s long-term lease of the welcome centers in Hooksett on both sides of Interstate 93 to Alex Ray’s Common Man Roadside was an excellent deal for the state Sununu said the lease gives the developer day-to-day supervision of the property but still ensures that all businesses brought to the site are compatible with state desires This is one of the first times Ayotte has invoked the power any governor has when it comes to the Executive Council agenda — the chief executive can decide for any reason to pull any item off the docket said she was glad to learn that just as with a private sale the lease arrangement will result in the town of Hampton getting at least $1 million in annual property taxes “This will push back completion of this project by six to nine months I’ve been told there might actually be even more interest from developers to a lease arrangement so this should have a happy ending,” Stevens said but Ayotte will soon be getting another signature priority bill placed on her desk — banning cities and towns from adopting so-called “sanctuary city” policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities The House of Representatives has passed its bill (HB 511) over to the Senate, which has sent its own measure (SB 62) back to the House Legislative leaders had discussions in recent days and have agreed on the timing of when these bills will be considered Senate GOP leaders would prefer that the House act first The lead lawmakers on the topic are Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Bill Gannon and House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Chairman Terry Roy Ayotte has been vocal in her support of legislation on the subject As we reported last week, a seemingly safe bill (SB 36) for New Hampshire to become the 47th state in the nation to collect state public health statistics on abortion ran into a brick wall in the GOP-led House Anti-abortion groups have worked for years to pass such legislation but they came out of the woodwork to assail the Senate-passed bill as a weak sellout Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee voted This means the bill must return to the full House for action in early 2026 but there’s no way it’s going to look like what the Senate had passed When he was commissioner of the state Department of Health and Human Services had championed the New Hampshire law that required able-bodied people receiving federal-state Medicaid health insurance benefits to pursue a job But the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee also sidelined the Senate-passed measure (SB 134) that had Ayotte’s conceptual support told the committee that the effort could be a can of worms since the state spent significant time and money to set up the work requirement only to have the Biden administration nullify the effort The Trump White House has signaled to red-state governors that he could support work-requirement reforms but to date Georgia is the only state with such a program invited the United States Concealed Carry Association last week to provided a firearm education training and safety course at the State House “New Hampshire is one of the few states where open carry is permitted on its Capitol grounds and inside the building offering a unique opportunity to highlight the importance of training in environments where gun ownership is publicly visible and where legislators are doing the people’s work,” Packard and the USCCA wrote in a Union Leader op-ed last week they are less likely to make careless mistakes such as failing to properly secure their weapon.” We have reached that point in the annual legislative session when both House and Senate leaders are looking for bills the other side wants in order to improve their bargaining positions the state Senate voted without debate to table two popular House-passed bills enhancing the state’s distracted driving laws One would enhance the loss of license and fine for those caught speeding over 100 miles per hour (HB 482) and the other would classify driving the wrong way as a reason to charge an impaired driver with aggravated DWI (HB 776) “I think I used the word table in this Senate session more than I ever have,” Gannon said Sidelining bills the other branch really wants is a long-held strategy for House or Senate leaders The House has often opposed these minimum mandatory measures Roy has set an executive session next Friday to take the bills up which will be the third scheduled confab of his committee on the topic Another 16 activists are backing the 1st Congressional District primary bid of Democrat Maura Sullivan of Portsmouth The endorsements include five state reps from Manchester wards with historically high Democratic primary turnout “The overwhelming support Maura is receiving from Manchester elected officials speaks volumes about her connection to our community and her understanding of our local needs,” said Manchester Ward 10 Alderman Bill Barry ”With these additional five state representatives from Manchester joining her team it’s clear that those of us working closest with Manchester residents recognize Maura’s ability to be a powerful voice for our city in Washington.” Erin Kerwin and Mark MacKenzie along with Rep Tom Oppel of Canaan and Concord Mayor Byron Champlin Champlin and Oppel live in the 2nd District House Armed Services Committee considers giving the Department of Defense another $150 billion is calling for the Pentagon to face an independent audit “A clean audit is essential for any organization that depends upon the public’s trust — and the Department of Defense is no exception. ... If you’re serious about cracking down on waste, fraud and abuse, requiring the Pentagon to pass a clean audit should be a top priority,” Goodlander said of her amendment Goodlander said DOD has failed seven financial audits in recent years Her proposal would give the Defense Department $100 billion but it would have to commit to completion of an audit by December 2028 to receive the additional $50 billion Other Goodlander amendments being sought would: Limit funding until completion of the review of laws and Department of Defense policies on classified information and certification by the Secretary of Defense Limit the termination of Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) and child care workers Limit the termination of civilian health care providers Limit the termination of employees from the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General Allocate $300 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative Senate Democrats have been critical of the decision not to take public comment after regular working hours they’ve already held two public comment periods of their own which they called “They Cut You Out Tour.” The first was at Winnacunnet High School in Hampton and the second was at Leavitt Parkhouse in Laconia Manchester House Ward 7 Democrats are holding their own listening session at the 679 Somerville St This edition of the state Senate has been making even greater use of its consent calendar than its most recent predecessors the Senate had 61 bills on the consent calendar and only 17 that went before the full body for debate The stats in the House last week were along the same lines just 12 bills up for debate and 33 dispensed with a single motion on a voice vote by the body became the latest prominent Democrat to back the U.S “I have known Chris for more than 20 years and have seen his commitment to public service firsthand and there’s no question he will be an effective U.S Senator for the Granite State,” Kuster said “We know these are challenging times in our country and Granite Staters deserve a leader like Chris in Washington who’ll take on the toughest fights stand up to anyone who gets in the way of what’s best for New Hampshire.” The Boscawen man had served for nearly 20 years as the executive director of the New Hampshire Traffic Safety Council until his retirement in 2008 Cousens served on the boards of the Boy Scout Daniel Webster Council the Northern New England Employment Services and the Friendly Kitchen klandrigan@unionleader.com Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account I’m not interested in writing about new restaurants because it usually takes a few months for the operation and its crew to jell but when the doors are opened for the first time all those plans go out the window and one must start anew the owners may feel like they’re riding a bucking bronco But when a couple of my chef pals and Dani Matthews (@healthyishdani on Instagram) fawned over the food at Half Rooted and told me I had to eat and write about it I cajoled chef Carlos Baez of Overbrook’s Mr. Crisp to join me at the former Cateran Lodge that relic of our city’s mediocre culinary history and we agreed that Half Rooted is definitely worth a visit — today Empanadas are one of my favorite foods and they are practically global What culture doesn’t have some sort of fried or baked dough filled with roasted meats or vegetables One could easily argue that ravioli from Italy and empanadas from the Spanish speaking Old and New World are all in the same family That’s something no one else in town is doing An arepa is a pan-fried corn cake made with corn flour and fresh corn similar to a Johnny cake in the American South an arepa is typically topped with a slice of queso fresco Chef and owner Carlos Loaiza prepares his in a rectangular mold then sears them on the flat grill and garnishes with grated queso fresco The crunchy exterior held an interior that was the texture of soft spoonbread and was redolent of sweet corn juice “Salsa rosada is a blend of mayo and ketchup with spices; the pineapple habanero jam was cool as was the aji sauce and the chipotle sauce,” Baez said “And the cashew and mushroom filling for that empanada was quite clever.” Loaiza has given Greenville something new and desirable in the form of unapologetic Colombian street food at Half Rooted and if we’re going to wear that “foodie town” label we toss around like confetti at a wedding we should embrace restaurants such as this one Half Rooted, at 1419 Wade Hampton Blvd. is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday “City Juice” is a colloquial term for a glass of tap water served at a diner. John Malik is a restaurant coach and hospitality consultant. He can be reached at chefjohnmalik@gmail.com Input your search keywords and press Enter the redevelopment of County Square is one of the biggest — and the most important — developments in Greenville’s recent history when you have a small piece of land and it doesn’t work out as intended there’s a lot more at stake,” said Nancy Whitworth the City of Greenville’s deputy city manager “With this site and its sensitivity to the park and downtown The county-owned property is more than 37 acres equivalent in size to downtown Greenville’s core and located within walking distance of Falls Park and the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail Its redevelopment is expected to be a billion-dollar the redevelopment of a block of South Main Street across from the Peace Center the mixed-use development at the corner of North Main and Washington streets the master planned urban community on Verdae Boulevard and Laurens Road on land once owned by the late reclusive textile magnate John D at 1,100 acres and $1.5 billion when completed and we’ve got to make sure to get it right,” said Greenville County Council Chairman Butch Kirven County Square was not thought of as a part of Greenville’s downtown But Falls Park opened in 2004 and Fluor Field two years later planning started for the Swamp Rabbit Trail a 22-mile multiuse trail that opened in 2009 Because the former mall that now houses county operations will be torn down the developer and the county have a wonderful opportunity to design from the ground up professor emeritus of city and regional planning at Clemson University and former member of the city’s planning commission and Design Review Board “They have the opportunity to be creative and efficient and make it an important part of Greenville “Any time you double or triple the density of activities it’s going to strain existing capacities,” he said “They’ll have to have other ways to get there so you don’t have to get in a car They’ll need to think carefully about the back 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Vision of Hope and Healing” will feature community leaders sharing the story about the creation of the park and plans for the Center for Hope & Healing a space for community celebrations and survivorship programs The ceremony will include recognition of the Greenville Health System and other contributors who made the park possible “The Garden Party,” will be held from 6 p.m The fundraising soiree will feature music by Trey Francis Guests at the party will be able to walk through the park and hear stories about the design and meaning Tickets are $125 and are available at cancersurvivorspark.org/the-garden-party.php Proceeds will benefit the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance’s education programs A free Cancer Survivors Day Celebration will be held at the park from 1 p.m Activities include walking tours of the park A survivors recognition ceremony and photo are set for 2:32 p.m Registration is requested but not required “We are excited to be celebrating a significant milestone — the transformation of a challenged piece of property into a beautiful park We still have much to do as we transition from bricks and mortar to a focus on incorporating the creative features and resources that are the essence of our vision — creating a space for hope and healing,” said Kay Roper executive director of the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance As the functions of parks grow more complex public-private partnerships have increased as a funding source Greenville’s Unity Park is an example of many of the current trends in building urban parks — a greater reliance on public-private partnerships the conversion of postindustrial sites into green space and construction of facilities that accommodate fluctuation in water levels to help water quality and flooding issues “Parks are no longer simply places for recreation That’s why public-private partnerships are so important,” said Catherine Nagel “Really where public-private partnerships shine is that they bring in more resources and skills.” While Greenville has been known for public-private partnerships for downtown development projects such as the Hyatt Mayor Knox White said Unity Park is the city’s first example of a true public-private partnership on a park The city has earmarked $20 million in hospitality tax revenue for the new park over 10 years and wants private partners to contribute another $20 million Separate from the city’s fundraising efforts is one led by Community Journals’ chairman and co-founder Doug Greenlaw to raise money for a veterans memorial in the park Greenlaw is a founder of the Upstate charter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart “Public-private partnerships have become a critical funding tool in the toolbox,” said Kevin O’Hara vice president of urban and government affairs for the National Recreation and Parks Association public-private partnerships are good for parks.” Chicago’s Millennium Park was a result of a public-private partnership Mayor Richard Daley originally proposed construction of a parking garage with a landscaped greenroof on land that had been parkland The original plan financing called for $120 million from parking revenue bonds and $30 million from private resources plans for the park had changed drastically A cycle center provides heated bicycle parking There are outdoor art galleries and a promenade and the Pritzker Pavilion that hosts the Grant Park Musical Festival Underneath the park is a 4,000 space parking garage the park was the Midwest’s most popular tourist attraction There’s a wide range of how park public-private partnerships are structured “There’s a real range of public-private partnership models to consider,” she said “The key is to fit the model to your community Some cities have a strong base of philanthropic organizations City Park would also mirror the trend in other cities where postindustrial sites are turned into parks and green space those sites are on waterfronts and riverfronts areas that some cities turned their backs on and became nasty places to which people didn’t want to go a waterfront cargo yard was turned into one of New York’s signature parks The city redirects real estate taxes from residential and commercial developments in the project zone creating a self-sustaining revenue stream that is far less dependent on concessions and permits for special events than signature parks in other major cities “Parks are helping to revitalize cities and put them on the map,” Nagel said “It’s exciting that those projects are not just happening in the largest cities but in medium and small cities as well.” Four companies were vying to purchase the properties on the northbound and southbound sides of the highway An unnamed finalist was expected to be awarded the purchase this spring the Liquor Commission changed direction and issued a notice of cancellation/withdrawal from the RFP process The notice cited a condition in the RFP document that reads “notwithstanding any other provision of this RFP this RFP does not commit the NHLC to award a contract or enter into an agreement.” at any time; to cancel this RFP and to solicit new submissions under a new acquisition process,” the notice stated directed comment on the decision to the governor’s office said that the state will be issuing a new request for proposals for the project Hakes also shared a statement from the governor that indicated the decision was made for concern over the future character of the properties “This prime location is a gateway to our state and should reflect the character and beauty of New Hampshire – not the New Jersey turnpike,” Ayotte said “I want to ensure that this important project is the right fit and that it will deliver more revenue to our state.” More: Hampton family ordered to remove pet pigs or face contempt charge in zoning dispute The Liquor Commission was looking to construct two state-of-the-art liquor stores and sell the remaining surplus property at the sites There are 64 acres of land on the northbound side and 24 acres on the southbound side In late 2022, the commission secured a significant rezoning of the property via a Hampton Town Meeting vote to create an “interstate corridor overlay district,” enabling multiple permitted uses on the property emergency response roadside vehicle repair The new zoning regulations excluded the development of hotels or casino gaming Those were uses the Liquor Commission originally requested but were rejected by the town of Hampton and the owners of the Common Man Roadside each submitted proposals to develop the project They were among eight qualified bidders identified for the project by the state Liquor Commission Hampton Beach Accessibility Study: What needs to be done to welcome all Executive Councilor Janet Stevens said Friday the decision to cancel the RFP process was a “complete surprise.” She said in April that the council was prepared to be “sealing the deal” of selling the properties within 60 to 90 days She expressed concern that no sale may take place eliminating the anticipated tax revenue for Hampton The town had been expecting to generate an additional $1 million annually from the properties entering the tax base under private ownership Stevens said she discussed the situation with Town Manager Jamie Sullivan who noted that he has not yet received official confirmation from the state that the RFP process has been halted they have collaborated with the New Hampshire Liquor Commission,” Stevens said “Let's salvage or maintain the possibility of receiving tax revenue.” Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511.vdot.virginia.gov NOTE: This list covers full closures of interstates and lane closures at the bridge-tunnels and the Berkley Scheduled closures are subject to change based on weather conditions and other factors For information on the many other lane closures necessary for maintenance and construction throughout Hampton Roads, visit 511.vdot.virginia.gov, download the VDOT 511 smartphone app Please note that this file is not ADA compliant Related: , Tar Heels in the NFL WAVY.com Hosts Chris Reckling and Tara Wheeler share all things Hampton Roads and northeastern North Carolina A local farm needs help picking their strawberries the city of Virginia Beach experienced a tragedy when police officers Cameron Girvin and Christopher Reese were shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop A dispatcher who was working that night spoke with 10 On Your Side about the moment the call came in A Chesapeake family is thanking the community after getting support following a house fire last month dispatchers received reports of a house on fire off of Country Mill Run Road at approximately 12:10 p.m Moyock Fire Department and Navy Regional also responded to help with water supply and fire extinguishment two recent child drownings in Chesapeake remind all of us that water safety should be top of mind A bill concerning Flock cameras and the data they hold was just signed into law by Virginia Gov The law is meant to regulate the data and add restrictions How loved ones spend their last days in Medicare and Medicaid supported facilities is top of mind for local members of Congress who represents voters in Virginia's first congressional district said he went through this with his parents Newport News police responded to a home on Cedar Avenue and found a toddler unconscious on a mattress with paramedics arriving soon after and pronouncing him dead before medical efforts could be made Zai-Twond Perry was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and felony child abuse the father's side of the family of 20-month-old Khaza Lindsay-Holliday has been in an uphill battle to get answers about what happened to him The Chargers added one of the most dynamic ballcarriers in this year's draft with the selection of Omarion Hampton at No. 22 overall Get all of your Bolts draft news at the Chargers 2025 Draft Hub Here are five things to know about the North Carolina running back: Hampton comes to Los Angeles after leaving a legacy at North Carolina The running back stamped his name in the school's record books in just three years finishing fourth in school history with 3,565 rushing yards in 38 games He also ranked second with 19 100-yard rushing games and third with 36 rushing touchdowns as he became one of nine Tar Heels with multiple seasons of 1,000 yards rushing as well There was no shortage of accolades for the running back in his short time at North Carolina Hampton was a Second-Team All-American in both 2023 and 2024 as he also finished as a finalist for the Doak Walker Award for the nation's top running back in each of those seasons after putting up at least 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns each of the last two seasons And after leading the ACC in rushing yards each of the last two seasons Take a look through some photos of the Chargers selection at No.22 in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Running Back Omarion Hampton from the University of North Carolina North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs for yardage against Miami linebacker Corey Flagg Jr (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game FILE - North Carolina's Omarion Hampton (28) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida A&M in Chapel Hill Thomas was selected top first-year freshman in the Associated Press ACC Midseason Awards North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs the ball during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs the ball for a touchdown as Minnesota defensive lineman Kyler Baugh (93) closes in during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs past Syracuse defensive back Justin Barron (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) breaks away from Campbell place defensive lineman JT Whitmore (42) as he runs for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton runs for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Campbell in Chapel Hill North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) tries to get past Duke safety Jeremiah Lewis (39) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs with the football during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs the ball against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs the ball during the first half an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) is grabbed by Florida State defensive back Shyheim Brown (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs past Wake Forest linebacker Aiden Hall and defensive back C'Darius Kelley (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) outruns North Carolina State defensive tackle Brandon Cleveland (44) and safety DK Kaufman (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) evades North Carolina State safety Rente Hinton (14) and linebacker Kamal Bonner (34) as he runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis Hampton finished his last season with the Tar Heels surpassing the 2,000 yards from scrimmage mark for the first and only time in his collegiate career in just 12 games and averaged over 175 total yards per game during the 2024 season His 1,660 rushing yards were also good for third-most in the FBS as he was tied for the sixth-best Pro Football Focus rush grade (90.5) among running backs with at least 200 carries The running back was as secure as they come in college Throughout his three years at North Carolina Hampton touched the ball 695 times and fumbled just six times He was reliable and a tough runner as well as 2,505 of his career rushing yards came after contact according to PFF Hampton was tough to bring down and elusive forcing 155 tackles throughout his time as a Tar Heel 73 of them coming in 2024 (sixth-most among running backs) Hampton was a star on the prep scene in the state of North Carolina Hampton was named the North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year during his senior season after 1,948 yards He also broke his own school record with 39 rushing touchdowns that year Hampton was also a star in other sports at Cleveland High School as he set several school weightlifting records and lettered in basketball and track Watch full college highlights from the Chargers selection at No.22 in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft Running Back Omarion Hampton from the University of North Carolina The Chargers 2025 schedule will be released May 14 The Chargers Head Coach joined 'The Rich Eisen Show' last week and talked about his star quarterback The Chargers star safety was also awarded an honorary degree from the school — The suspect in a shooting that left a man dead outside a Hampton restaurant last month is wanted by U.S Watch previous coverage: 25-year-old man shot outside Karma Restaurant & Lounge is wanted for second-degree murder and related firearms charges is 5'9" and 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes The charges are in connection to a shooting that happened back on April 11 outside the Karma Restaurant & Lounge on Lincoln Street There's a reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to Frazier's arrest Anyone with information is asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. You can also leave a tip by visiting www.p3tips.com. Said anonymous C-suiters love nothing more than talking to Jordan Schultz or Adam Schefter off the record about all their true convictions It's a great and healthy system the NFL has going When someone throws out the phrase 'anonymous NFL exec,' it's almost exclusively a bad thing and every once in a while one will pop up that almost makes up for a year's worth of nonsense And how fun is it that this time – weirdly enough – the Chargers are benefiting from that Maybe Jim Harbaugh is right – no one has it better than them And no one compiles random anonymous NFL executive quotes quite like The Athletic, so it should really come as no surprise to anyone that they're once again back with a new wave of mostly-tepid quotes about how everyone's first round pick was good If you have the patience to scroll past hundreds of words about the Browns and the Jaguars you'll get rewarded with maybe the best Chargers quote you'll hear for the next four months and he fits exactly what Harbaugh wants to be and helps the quarterback,” an exec said “Where they took Hampton was really good value and it speaks to their identity,” another exec said “They needed to add some dynamic components to that offense.” I love the idea that he's already somehow more dynamic than a guy who rushed for His lowest season total was his rookie year and rushed for over 1,000 yards in more than half the seasons he played in; he may not end up being a first ballot Hall of Famer And the Chargers got someone more dynamic than that that the Chargers just got a first ballot Hall of Famer © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"5y","src":"5z","url":"60"},{"type":"5x","value":"61"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"64","url":"65"},{"type":"63","value":"66"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands specializing in covering all 32 teams across the league He has a decade of experience in sports media having spent time at 680 The Score in Chicago Since 2014 his work has been featured on NBC Sports Chicago and various sites across Minute Media and FanSided In his career he has covered the Super Bowl Jason also has immense experience covering Southern California high school sports And no one compiles random anonymous NFL executive quotes quite like The Athletic, so it should really come as no surprise to anyone that they're once again back with a new wave of mostly-tepid quotes about how everyone's first round pick was good Never a bad time to be compared to a future Hall of Famer This week Hampton County law enforcement officials are investigating a fatal shooting in one town and a dangerous incident involving accidental gunfire in another the Hampton County Sheriff's Office and assisting agencies responded to a fatal shooting incident that reportedly occurred around 10 p.m near the intersection of Ishmel Road and Simmons Street in the Yemassee area deputies located a male victim who had been fatally shot inside his vehicle The deceased was identified as Tyshawn Shaw Hampton County Coroner Anna Fields responded to the incident and officially pronounced Shaw dead at the scene A juvenile who was also injured during the shooting had been transported by private vehicle to a nearby medical facility for treatment The incident remains under active investigation "The Hampton County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest condolences to the family Sheriff Anthony Russell said in a public statement "Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this incredibly difficult time We remain committed to seeking justice on their behalf." The HCSO thanked the Yemassee Police Department the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Coroner Fields for their professionalism and assistance during this investigation or through the Hampton County Sheriff’s Office mobile app Further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available The Town of Hampton Police Department responded to the Hampton McDonald's restaurant at 108 Hoover Street North around 2:45 p.m for a report of a discharge of a firearm inside the restaurant the HPD asked citizens to avoid the area and temporarily closed the business to investigate the incident The scene was cleared and the business reopened around 3:15 p.m Bradford Drawdy said that no injuries were reported and the HPD did not believe there was a further threat to the community Drawdy announced that a McDonald's employee was in custody on charges of discharging firearm inside city limits Further charges may be pending as the case is still under investigation Drawdy told The Hampton County Guardian that the suspect was allegedly showing other employees a handgun in the storage area of the restaurant when the handgun discharged into a  wall after which the employee returned the gun to his vehicle where HPD detectives later recovered the weapon and shell casing The HDP was assisted in the incident by the Varnville Police Department Hampton Police are searching for a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting at the Karma Restaurant and Lounge on Lincoln Street in early April https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/hampton/hampton-police-searching-for-suspect-in-connection-with-fatal-lincoln-st-shooting/ It's safe to say North Carolina native Omarion Hampton is going to enjoy his time in Los Angeles The Chargers first-round pick joined The Jim Rome Show on Tuesday, a few days removed from being the No. 22 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft His biggest takeaway from now being on the West Coast there's not a better place in the world," Hampton said Hampton, a two-time Doak Walker Award finalist and All-American continues to wind down from emotions of getting drafted by the Bolts But he's also had a chance to get to learn more about Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh The running back has enjoyed getting to know Harbaugh over the last couple of days — and he's well-aware of what kind of team he is joining "It's been great just getting to know him and everything," Hampton said he's decided to run the ball and it's something he wants to do Go behind the scenes of Chargers first round pick, Omarion Hampton's first day as a member of the Bolts his official introductory press conference a special visit to Pacific Palisades Fire Station 69 to meet local first responders 2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton arrives in L.A for his first day as a member of the Chargers When asked whether landing in the perfect spot was more important than draft position "Fit and situation is way more important [than draft position]," Hampton said "You could go anywhere but if it's not a fit then you won't be able to produce what you can do And it's why he believes the match with the Chargers couldn't be better and is fired up to land in what he believes is an ideal fit I'm excited to get out there," Hampton added The Bolts general manager joined 'The Pat McAfee Show' Thursday to discuss the results of the draft Todd McShay and Ben Solak all raved about the Chargers haul in the 2025 NFL Draft Here's where the Chargers stand in league-wide rankings following the 2025 NFL Draft Draft experts have the Chargers high marks for their 2025 class praised the Chargers for the selection of North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton on Thursday night ESPN's Matt Miller and Jordan Reid named a prospect who would fill the biggest need and another who would be the best value at No The Bolts were the only team to have multiple players in Fox Sports' 10 best picks list of the 2024 NFL Draft CBS Sports' Cody Benjamin believes the Bolts should look to move up if a top wide receiver is available The Bolts cornerback joined 'The Rich Eisen Show' to talk about his first year in the NFL and how the team culture shaped his rookie season The NFL has tweaked its regular-season overtime format and also adjusted the spot of touchbacks on kickoffs A new era at Hampton Station is soon to arrive in Greenville as a reimagined outdoor space and at least three new food and beverage tenants are expected at 1320 Hampton Avenue Ext Over the past year, the exit of Birds Fly South Ale, Bourbon Street Burgers, and White Duck Taco Shop has depleted the normal foot traffic and interest in the retail area near the Water Tower District After acquiring the property for $11 million in November 2024, North Carolina-based Abacus Capital will now take its first shot at a "creative commercial property" in Greenville in a similar style to two Charlotte-area developments within its portfolio "I personally came here eight or nine years ago back when it was thriving," said Mason Ellerbe partner at Abacus Capital and graduate of Wofford College in Spartanburg and we felt confident in our ability to rejuvenate a project like this because of our experience working with older buildings that had been made anew within the Charlotte market," he said Ellerbe pointed toward both The Avenues at Atherton in the South End of Charlotte and Switch Yard in The Freight District as models of how the reimagined Hampton Station could function and feel but to restore Hampton Station to its former glory," Ellerbee said mark the beginning of Abacus' redesign of Hampton Station Nearby Developments: Greenville concert venue announces $300 million renovation, expansion, amphitheater plans design expected at Hampton Station?A walk-through Hampton Station is sure to feel different after Abacus Capital invested around $1 million into structural upgrades and landscaping efforts to the 80,000-square-foot space near the Swamp Rabbit Trail's Orange Line Two building structures that sat near the property's northwest side were demolished in anticipation of new parking spaces needed for future increased foot traffic at Hampton Station have been made to usher in a new era of "creative commercial property," as coined by Wes McAdams "Our vision for Hampton Station is rooted in thoughtful enhancements that build on what makes the destination special," McAdams said "We're in the process now of demonstrating our commitment to refreshen the asset here and announce new food and beverage tenants," he said While new food tenants have yet to officially confirm a brewery-restaurant-style establishment is expected to take over both spaces that were previously occupied by Birds Fly South Ale and White Duck Taco Shop Ellerbe confirmed that there are three strategic spaces available for new tenants including one plug-and-play restaurant setting that Bourbon Street Burgers once occupied He added that all existing tenants who occupy Hampton Station will be offered the chance to renew their leases after they expire More Happening: 10 Broadway shows coming to Peace Center in Greenville for 25-26 season, what to know to go Both McAdams and Ellerbe have identified that making improvements to what is known as "The Yard" area is the first step in changing the scenery and filling the current void at Hampton Station Ellerbe deems the "secret sauce" within changing interest in the development to be upgrading the outdoor event space to make it more family and pet friendly alongside bringing in quality food and beverage tenants that will draw people to stay and dine "We've got a lot of exciting plans in store," McAdams said and added trees for shade and quality food are what the Charlotte-based real estate developers are banking on There is also mention of adding a racket-based sports area to the property in the future the upcoming redevelopment of Hampton Station will build on its history by redeveloping the site and making the space inclusive "This is a central place for the community to gather and our tenants to enjoy," McAdams said "Improving the outdoor courtyard is an important first step in our plan to restore the property's energy and elevate the Hampton Station experience," he said – A.J. Jackson covers business, the food & dining scene, and downtown culture for The Greenville News. Contact him by email at ajackson@gannett.com, and follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @ajhappened. This coverage is only possible with support from our readers. Sign up today for a digital subscription Westbound traffic on I-64 to shift onto newly completed westbound Hampton River bridge as early as May 5 HAMPTON — Starting as early as Monday, May 5, motorists on I-64 west in Hampton will encounter a new traffic pattern at the Hampton River bridges as construction of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Hampton Segment reaches a project milestone with the reopening of the newly widened and rehabilitated westbound Hampton River bridge to traffic As part of this long-term traffic configuration two westbound lanes on I-64 will be shifted from the eastbound Hampton River bridge to the newly updated westbound bridge between Woodland Road (exit 267) and Armistead Avenue/LaSalle Avenue (exit 265B) traffic on I-64 east will remain on the eastbound Hampton River bridge and will be shifted left toward the median between Armistead Avenue (exit 265C) and Settlers Landing Road (exit 267) two eastbound lanes on I-64 will also be shifted from the eastbound Hampton River bridge to the reopened westbound bridge alongside the I-64 west traffic to allow for the demolition and reconstruction of the eastbound bridge over the Hampton River These shifts are estimated to be in place until late 2026 when the construction of the new eastbound Hampton River bridge is anticipated to be completed and reopen to eastbound traffic The work to implement the first I-64 west traffic shift is anticipated to take place over several nights starting as early as Sunday with overnight ramp closures in place from as early as 9 p.m Motorists are encouraged to use I-664 as an alternate route to avoid the work area when possible and are reminded to use caution when traveling near work zones be alert to digital message signs and drive distraction-free.  Before hitting the road, consider using VDOT's free 511 Virginia traffic tools, or the free 511-integrated Waze GPS app, to check for the most up-to-date road and travel conditions. VDOT’s 511Virginia.org website and mobile app offer information about construction Hampton Roads Express Lanes Hampton Segment (Phase 4C) Project This work is part of the HREL Hampton Segment that includes converting the three existing east- and westbound general purpose lanes on I-64 into one Express Lane and two general purpose lanes in each direction and add an additional 12-foot-wide travel lane in each direction from west of Mallory Street (exit 268) to LaSalle Avenue (exit 265A) for a total of 2 miles This section of the interstate includes work on six mainline bridges and one pedestrian underpass The two eastbound bridges over the Hampton River will be replaced and the westbound Hampton River bridge will be widened and rehabilitated North Carolina Tar Heels football has been a trending topic It all started with the disastrous Bill Belichick interview on 60 Minutes and how his girlfriend/handler Jordon Hudson railroaded it and the behind-the-scenes footage was leaked and how much power she really has over Belichick Getting into the backstory of Hudson and Belichick makes for compelling copy And while those story angles are receiving abundant media coverage no one is really talking about Bill Belichick on a strictly football level right now it's hard to think of him as anything except a New England Patriot The Los Angeles Chargers selected Omarion Hampton out of North Carolina with the 22nd overall pick in last weekend's NFL Draft While he won't get the chance to play under Belichick in Chapel Hill he probably would have been the perfect fit for his system Hampton is the kind of back that can truly carry the mail and it's these types of featured backs that have flourished on Belichick led teams over the years While Hampton isn't in Carolina himself right now his former teammates have been filling him in on how the program has transitioned from Mack Brown to the Patriots legend “I feel like it’s kind of just two different things,” Hampton said when comparing Brown and Belichick, during his appearance on Unbuttoned with Chris Simms It’s a lot more like – I heard they like – tackle every day but I feel like overall that’s going to get them uh better prepared for the game because that’s what you’re going to be doing in the game.” Tar Heels football practices are becoming more physical and hard-nosed And at this point UNC leadership must be hoping that people will start talking about actual sports and not the specifics of the Belichick-Hudson relationship when their athletic programs are brought up North Carolina Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham has to know what he's doing And as North Carolina is a basketball school you can take testimony from the top rated Tar Heel in this year's NBA Draft class “This is a family atmosphere," former Carolina wing and NBA Draft Combine invite Drake Powell said in an exclusive with RG.org and I know I made the right one by coming to North Carolina." remember that UNC athletics deserves the benefit of the doubt Go behind the scenes with Chargers first-round pick Omarion Hampton during his first 24 hours after being selected 22nd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft Get an all-access look into Hampton’s first interactions with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and General Manager Joe Hortiz as he meets his new coaches and teammates for the first time Listen in on Hampton’s life-changing phone call Get an all-access look into Hampton's first interactions with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and General Manager Joe Hortiz as he meets his new coaches and teammates for the first time Listen in on Hampton's life-changing phone call Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton test his family's knowledge on everything about him See who knows the newest player for the LA Chargers better as he quizzes them on his birthday his favorite guilty pleasure meal and more after he was selected by the Bolts in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft From the legends who set the standard to the stars leading the way—this is more than just a draft The Chargers' 2024 draft class made an immediate impact Ladd McConkey brought versatility to the receiving corps and Tarheeb Still added depth in the secondary Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz reacts to a variety of Hollywood athletes watch Joe Hortiz break down scenes from the biggest stars of movies and weigh in on who would be most likely to be selected in the NFL Draft Step inside the Chargers War Room to see how the Bolts will operate during the 2025 NFL Draft Director of Player Personnel Strategy Corey Krawiec walks through what each screen will have on it how the technology has improved over the years and where Head Coach Jim Harbaugh & General Manager Joe Hortiz will be sitting as they select the newest members of the Chargers organization Step inside the \"Recharge Room\" at the The Bolt Frank Petrigliano and Director of Player Health & Performance Marco Zucconi give a behind-the-scenes tour showing everything that goes into an NFL training room including an underwater treadmill in the hydro room Ahead of IndyCar's 2025 Long Beach Grand Prix Arrow McLaren racecar driver Pato O'Ward took a trip to the Chargers' training facility Follow along with O'Ward's 24 hours in the NFL with Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman O'Ward teaches Perryman the ins and outs of the McLaren joins Executive Director of Player Performance Ben Herbert for an extreme workout to compare professional driving vs football exercises competes against Perryman in a reaction test and gifts a pair of race-winning gloves in the locker room before heading to the beach NFL expert Brett Kollmann breaks down new LA Chargers offensive lineman Mekhi Becton and how his presence changes the Bolts offense Becton joins the Chargers to protect quarterback Justin Herbert and set the tone in Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman's physical run game Chargers running back Najee Harris reacts to and fact checks the various stories on his Wikipedia page Harris sets the record straight on his crazy Alabama recruitment story alongside fellow NFL pro Tua Tagovailoa After being signed by the Bolts during free agency he now prepares to join Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and quarterback Justin Herbert to take on the 2025 NFL season Tight end Tyler Conklin has joined the Chargers for the 2025 NFL Season Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker welcomed NHL pros Mason McTavish and Trevor Zegras from the Anaheim Ducks to The Bolt to teach them how to kick field goals Tune in for Dicker's tips to perfect their kicks as he teaches them what it takes to be a specialist in the NFL Follow along as LA Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams returns to the team and spends his first 24 hours back touring The Bolt for the very first time and reuniting with the equipment & training staffs Guard Mekhi Becton has joined the Chargers for the 2025 NFL Season Corner back Donte Jackson has joined the Chargers for the 2025 NFL Season Actor and former NFL linebacker Terry Crews sits down with the Chargers to talk about his experience playing in the NFL Crews reacts to some of the best plays from his NFL career as well as highlights from his time in Hollywood including roles in \"White Chicks,\" \"Training Day,\" and on TV in \"Brooklyn Nine-Nine\" & \"America's Got Talent.\" Crews' many lives include playing the flute Outside linebacker Khalil Mack is back with the Chargers for the 2025 NFL Season We asked LA Chargers safety Derwin James Jr and defensive back Tarheeb Still to do the same interview to see how an NFL rookie & vet would answer the same questions differently describe what it's like to play for Head Coach Jim Harbaugh list their top 5 all-time safeties and DBs including Deion Sanders and offer advice to young athletes who want to make it to the league Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt has had quite the rookie season in the NFL Take a look back at a compilation of his best moments from his first year with the Bolts including seeing his jersey for the first time his midfield embrace with quarterback Justin Herbert and a funny behind-the-scenes interaction with head coach Jim Harbaugh The Chargers surprised Hector Molina the Chargers International Fan of the Year with a tour of The Bolt Chargers rookie right tackle Joe Alt and 2x Pro Bowler left tackle Rashawn Slater sit down and react to each other's film from the 2024 NFL season Alt & Slater break down how they're able to protect quarterback Justin Herbert when they go up against top NFL defensive linemen like Maxx Crosby share what they admire most about each other as teammates Relive LA Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey's record-breaking rookie season in this mini-movie From a draft night trade with the New England Patriots to the most dominant game by a rookie receiver in NFL playoffs history vs the Houston Texans follow McConkey as he turns into a star weapon for quarterback Justin Herbert Find out why Herbert believes McConkey is a \"friend of the quarterback\" and why Head Coach Jim Harbaugh compares him to former All-Pro Steve Smith Sr as he shatters Chargers franchise record after franchise record Watch the Chargers top 10 defensive plays of the 2024-2025 season Relive Chargers safety Derwin James Jr.'s All-Pro 2024 season in this mini-movie and discover why James is the NFL's best safety With the arrival of Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter James embarked on the new year with renewed purpose as a player and leader James' career year included a career-high in sacks and much more as the Chargers surged back to the playoffs James led the Bolts and helped young players including linebacker Daiyan Henley and rookie cornerbacks Tarheeb Still & Cam Hart rise to success Watch the Chargers top 10 offensive plays of the 2024-2025 season Step inside the "Recharge Room" at the The Bolt including roles in "White Chicks," "Training Day," and on TV in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" & "America's Got Talent." Crews' many lives include playing the flute Find out why Herbert believes McConkey is a "friend of the quarterback" and why Head Coach Jim Harbaugh compares him to former All-Pro Steve Smith Sr Running back Omarion Hampton had to wait until the 22nd overall pick to hear his name called in the first round of the draft last week but he was more concerned with the team doing the picking than the number of the pick Hampton said on The Jim Rome Show that “fit and situation is way more important” than position in the draft order and he made it clear that he loves the fit and situation in Los Angeles Hampton noted the presence of quarterback Justin Herbert and a strong offensive line as well as the ability to learn from backfield mate Najee Harris he’s looking forward to playing for a head coach who likes to run the ball as much as Jim Harbaugh does “It’s been great just getting to know him and everything,” Hampton said he’s decided to run the ball and it’s something he wants to do It remains to be seen how the Chargers will divvy up the work in the backfield but Harbaugh’s history says there will be plenty of it to go around A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome Repair work continues on the utility pole in Hampton Bays on Tuesday An East Hampton Town police officer was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after Southampton Town police said he crashed into a utility pole early Tuesday morning in Hampton Bays said: "Officer Morales has been immediately placed on administrative leave pending a full internal affairs investigation of the incident." Southampton police said the crash occurred at 2:04 a.m The incident resulted in some minor power outages in the area — though the PSEG Long Island outage map showed repairs had been made and power in the area was restored Morales was "found to be intoxicated by alcohol" at the scene and he was transported to a hospital for treatment of what was described only as "non-life-threatening injuries." Arraignment information was not immediately available It was not immediately clear if Morales is represented by counsel Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months — The death of a 73-year-old Hampton man has turned into a homicide investigation — now law enforcement is seeking help in finding a suspect Hampton Fire and Rescue were called to respond to a report of a dead person in the 1st Block of Azalea Drive crews found Joseph Hickman dead inside a home The "suspicious nature" of the incident and Hickman's injuries being "consistent with trauma" led to officers being requested to respond If you or anyone you know has information to assist police they are encouraged to contact the Hampton Police Division at 757–727–6111 or the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP As you pass by the grand white house at 422 High Street in Hampton its storied past remains hidden to the casual observer Within its walls are tales of presidents and politicians Once a lavish summer "cottage," a wealthy man's estate the house even traveled down Ocean Boulevard a frequent visitor to the New Hampshire Seacoast had personal ties to Hampton through his wife Pierce used a summer home in Rye as a gathering place for politicians and potential cabinet members he purchased the Brown Farm in North Hampton for $6,200 in 1865 construction had begun on his two-story "cottage" at Juniper Point on Little Boars Head Pierce envisioned transforming the estate into a resort he could enjoy a far-reaching prospect off to the Isles of Shoals Pierce spent many a day alone or with his cronies and occasionally stirring himself to new plans.”  retaining only the house and two parcels of land New Hampshire Governor Huntley Spaulding purchased it in 1929 George Ashworth moved the house to High Street in Hampton clearing the way for Spaulding to build Balmoral the large brick mansion that still stands today Hampton then and now: The Stone Cottage at North Beach relocating a house was far more common than it is today the cost of building a new home outweighed the expense of moving one to a different location Skilled craftsmen were readily available to lift The process involved raising the house onto rollers with teams of oxen or horses providing the power— though by the 1930s trucks and tractors were often used as well Hampton then and now: The Fogg House (Tuck Museum of Hampton History) hosting friends and enjoying time away from his many hotels and business ventures he sold the house at 422 High Street to John P who transformed it into a tourist home known as The Ashworth Pines and Annex it was advertised as offering “rooms with and without private baths” to visiting travelers and the Annex later became The Victoria Inn Designer vintage lovers head to the Hampton Flea which offers a curated collection of sophisticated apparel and accessories a growing number of local merchants are turning part-time meteorologists keeping their eyes on the sky as they set up shop in the great outdoors — in plazas on street corners and outside historic locales “Rain is a forbidden word during market season,” says Thea Morales which busts out onto its 1-acre of property in Huntington to host a series of outdoor markets and themed shopping events for the year starting this month “I stress for at least two weeks before each market,” she says “When I wake up in the morning and before I go to bed at night I check three local weather stations for the most up-to-date weather report.” vintage clothing and nostalgic toys at the outdoor market who operates the eclectic gift shop Wit & Whim from a cottage on the property host monthly indoor/outdoor markets where local vendors spread out in tents across the grass offering up a dazzling array of vintage fashion “It allows us to break out from the walls of our store,” says Morales who also participates in Huntington’s annual outdoor Shop Hop for local antique stores Get ready for the weekend with our picks on where to shop By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy Hampton Flea + Vintage owner Kathy Murphy is more relaxed about the weather “When we see rain in the forecast we start saying lots of prayers Her beloved Hampton Fleas run rain or shine and they come prepared with side panels and weights to keep tents protected and stable Besides enjoying the well-curated selection of upscale vintage apparel and accessories, Hampton Flea fans also get to step back in time. Murphy’s weekend pop-ups, which start May 24, appear at various eye-catching sites across the South Fork, including Sag Harbor’s Old Whalers’ Church the Bridgehampton Museum and Montauk’s Second House Museum All photo-worthy and a bonus for history buffs “An outdoor market lends itself to a more casual shopping experience which often is hard to find in the Hamptons,” Murphy says “Shopping should be fun and filled with a sense of discovery.” That’s especially true at Back In Time a Farmingdale antiques store that opens up a back courtyard for Wet Your Whistle Fridays giving shoppers a chance to relax with beverages and light bites (baked treats from next door’s Elise’s Niece’s Cafe and mini pizzas from Borrelli’s in East Meadow) and a mini farmer’s market that also offers local fashion Shop along Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay on day 3 of the Gold Coast Book Fair on May 18 Book lovers can do some shopping, listen to music and enjoy delicious food along Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay on day 3 of the Gold Coast Book Fair on May 18 signings and discussions take place at LIU Post in Brookville on May 16 and 17.) You'll find decoupaged seashells from CC Shells hand-poured candles and more at the Oyster Bay Market And check out the produce plus items from Oyster Bay artisans and shops like hand-poured soy candles (Hooks & Wickery) decoupaged seashells (CC Shells) and hand-crocheted items (Amanda’s Cozy Creations) at the Oyster Bay Market which runs Sundays from Sept artists and shop owners alike note there’s a special appeal to shopping alfresco so it’s nice to be able to go to them,” says Heidi Kelso owner of the Greenport shop Lido and a frequent Flea vendor It also gives Lido a chance to show off its natural-fiber resort wear rugs and home decor to a host of new customers who might not otherwise find Lido on the North Fork they're welcome along with shoppers at Arts in the Plaza in Long Beach “Every booth is an opportunity to connect with a local artist,” notes Sammi Metzger director of Arts in the Plaza in Long Beach home decor and other handcrafted goods throughout the spring and summer just blocks from the ocean — AITP is more weather-dependent and will shout out cancellations on its website and social media “Working an outdoor market is challenging because we can’t control the weather so I spend the week checking the forecast and preparing for what that day will bring,” says Beth Lerner a South Shore jewelry designer who has sold her wares at Arts in the Plaza for the last 12 years It’s the chance to interact with her customers one-on-one and meet fellow artists that keeps her in favor of outdoor shopping South Shore jewelry designer Beth Lerner's natural stone bracelets are just some of what's sold in the sunshine at Arts in the Plaza in Long Beach I look forward to being back there again,” she says “There’s a great sense of community and creativity that I love being a part of.” INFO 516-476-2473, artsintheplaza.com WHEN | WHERE Wet Your Whistle Fridays: 5-9 p.m INFO 516-586-8443, backintimedecor.com INFO goldcoastbookfair.com INFO For the full schedule and venues, go to hamptonvintage.com INFO 631-838-5008, oysterbaymainstreet.org INFO 631-549-9100, rosiesvintagestore.com Austin Ekeler and Melvin Gordon III were once considered to be the future of the position in Los Angeles but ultimately injury concerns got the better of the duo The bolts took a flyer on ex-Baltimore Ravens running back J.K Dobbins last offseason and the risk paid dividends.  Dobbins has always been one of the most talented players at his positions but he had incredibly bad injury luck.  He finally put together almost a full season of football and looked like a star at times.  It seemed like he would stick around in Los Angeles for a while During the beginning stages of free agency the Chargers signed former Pittsburgh Steeler Najee Harris to be their starting running back.  The bell cow role didn’t last long however because a month later the team selected Omarion Hampton in the first round of the NFL draft The former North Carolina Tar Heel was one of the most explosive athletes in all of college football which is a total contrast to Harris’ style.  While neither one of them may greatly outpace the other in terms of carries they are shaping up to be a dynamic duo that can cause issues for opposing defenses Hampton was interviewed last week about the future pairing and believes he and Harris will be a “dominant duo backfield.”  We’ve seen a number of these running back styles mesh well together, most notably being David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs with the Detroit Lions Montgomery is the ground and pound back while Gibbs comes in and hits the home runs.  If Hampton and Harris are anything like the duo nicknamed “Sonic and Knuckles,” then they will be a nightmare for opposing defensive coordinators This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The cowrie shells' influence reached across continents and oceans taking on a symbolism as deep and diverse as the cultures and peoples they touched the shell can represent fortune and wealth ancestral remembrance and resistance to oppression and enslavement little tiny shell had such a big impact on so many different people,” said Will Pell from the Hampton History Museum Pell will give a presentation at the museum on Monday exploring the meanings ingrained in cowries and the routes they took to reach the coast of Virginia from West African nations drawing scholarship from historians such as Barbara Heath The power of the cowrie wasn’t just symbolic. The shell was currency for various groups and nations stretching further than 1000 B.C.E. in China being traded to Egypt as early as the Bronze Age primarily from the Maldive Islands and the coast of Zanzibar the “cowrie money zone” at times stretched east to Bengal and southern China and west to the African empires of Mali and Oyo “African kingdoms were lending legitimacy to the currency by taking taxes in it or giving gifts in it; it was still an economy where gift giving was very important,” Pell said that did “legitimize” those kingdoms’ authority The shell continues to appear in decorations on the Central Bank of West African States building in Benin and minted onto Ghanaian coins The exchange of cowries reached its peak when European merchants and enslavers got involved leveraging the currency to gain and maintain economic advantages as European nations vied for trade monopolies in the African continent “West African economies were growing at this time and so there was a lot of money to be made there,” Pell said but they don’t get their dominance until later on after sort of pillaging the New World.” The shells made their way to Virginia in the hands of European traders of enslaved people used as blood money in the trafficking of Africans But some were also brought by African people taken to English North America in bondage They’ve been found in commercial centers and homes of powerful colonizers in settlements such as Yorktown as well as in archaeological sites associated with Colonial-era African population centers “They were stripped of everything while being brought over but something small like this that they might have had already in their hair or on their person that’s something that you can hold on to and bring with you – if nothing else,” Pell said Primary sources are sparse on how cowries were used in Virginia at that time but it's possible that cowries continued to be used as currency in North America “There wasn’t a lot of coinage in Colonial Virginia; a lot of things were done on credit,” Pell said “So there is that niche in the market for potentially something like a shell to be functionally like a small currency What is more clear is that the shells retained symbolic significance They have been found in areas used for burials or religious purposes pointing toward a continued view of the shells as spiritually important to early Virginians of African descent Cowries continue to be used in religious contexts including to decorate head shrines or ile ori by African people of the Yoruba Orisha tradition and in diasporic spiritualities such as Vodou or Candomblé Ori shrines in Yoruba culture are dedicated to a personalized deity embodying one’s destiny and fortune “What better way to decorate it than with something that symbolizes fortune The significance of the shells continues into modern African American communities having also come to represent ancestral connection “There’s a lot of symbolic meaning in holding on to that one little thing that you have the ability to hold on to from your homeland,” Pell said It is free for museum members and $5 for non-members to attend.  Get local news every weekday in your inbox Sign-up here. Jessica Lapa Beals and Elliot Beals agreed two years ago to remove the pigs from their Esker Road property as part of a lawsuit settlement with the town of Hampton The town sued the Bealses to enforce its zoning ordinance in the aftermath of neighborhood complaints dating back to 2021 Livestock is prohibited in that part of town and the Bealses' 0.2-acre residential property contains pens and other structures that were never approved by Hampton’s building department Hampton Town Manager Jamie Sullivan said the town reopened the case upon discovering the pigs were still on the property The matter was heard Monday in Rockingham Superior Court Judge Andrew Schulman refrained from issuing contempt charges after the Bealses told the court that the pigs would be relocated to a home in Massachusetts by May 10 "If they are in fact removed on or about May 10 and if defendants comply with the other provisions of this order the court will not enter a finding of contempt," Schulman stated in his ruling The Bealses have been in violation of the agreement with the town since it was signed The agreement called for the two pigs and chickens at the home to be removed It also required the Bealses to pay the town $8,569.83 in attorney fees- an amount that remains unpaid Schulman directed the Bealses to pay 50% of the town's attorney fees related to the latest hearing He also ordered they make monthly payments of $150 until they have paid off the outstanding balance A compliance hearing has been scheduled for June 9 More: Hampton Beach motel eyed for demolition for new multi-family development Sullivan previously said they decided to file the court action after they had proof that the pigs were on the property the Bealses neighbor Erica de Vries blasted the Select Board for not enforcing the town zoning and not following up with the Bealses to remove the hogs 700-pound hogs that are living in our neighborhood depressing property values and making life rather unlivable for the people who live there," De Vries said at the time De Vries and her neighbors have long complained about the animals resulting in over 30 police reports about loose livestock De Vries filed a civil suit against the Bealses in 2021 alleging the goats and sheep caused more than $20,000 in damage to her property The goats and sheep were turned over to the NHSPCA in July 2022 after the judge found the Bealses in contempt when the animals had once again trespassed onto de Vries' property while the case was pending In 2024, the judge ruled in favor of de Vries' lawsuit and ordered the Bealses to pay an additional $18,425 in damages de Vries states she has yet to receive any payment from the judgment saying the legal action should not have been necessary had the town enforced its ordinances more effectively "This isn’t about one property or one animal hoarding situation," said de Vries "It is about the Select Board refusing to enforce the rules that voters passed and still a pigsty in the middle of a residential neighborhood The Los Angeles Chargers invested heavily and opted for North Carolina running back ͏Omari͏o͏n Hamp͏ton with͏ the͏ 22nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft The ͏move signals head͏ coach Jim Har͏baugh’s clear ͏intention to͏ build a physical, run-heavy offense —͏ and Hampton͏ knows how dominant he and Najee Harris would be together in the backfield Harbaugh made his plan for the 2024 Chargers clear when the team picked Joe Alt at No. 5 in last year’s draft. The team leaned on J.K. Dobbins and the running game last season with Dobbins rushing for 905 yards and nine touchdowns in just 13 games the Los Angeles quickly moved on by signing Harris Omarion Hampton is excited about his partnership with Harris and with the Chargers having a potent quarterback and offensive line the former North Carolina RB feels something special is building in Los Angeles “We know they’re going to run the ball, so I’m loving it,” Hampton said this week, via The Jim Rome Show I feel like we’re building something special here.” “We know (Harbaugh)’s going to run the ball, he’s decided to run the ball and it’s something he wants to do,” Hampton said Harris has been durable in his first four seasons starting every game and rushing for over 1,000 yards each year he rushed for 1,043 yards and six touchdowns adding 36 receptions and 283 receiving yards Now with the Chargers adding another productive rusher in Hampton their run game is set to be nothing less than dominant in 2025 Hampton arrives in Los Angeles after a dominant college career In three seasons with the North Carolina Tar͏ Hee͏ls,͏ he rushed for 3,565 yards and 36 touchdowns on 622 carries Hampton amassed 4,200 all-purpose yards and scored 40 total touchdowns placing him fourth all-time in North Carolina’s program history he recorded over 1,500 rushing yards and earned first team All-American ͏and All-A͏CC honors in 2023 and 2024 VA (WTKR)- Allen Iverson has hosted his Iverson Classic for the last nine years but 2024 and 2025 have been a little bit more special The NBA legend returned to the gym that bears his name at Bethel High School to tip off the 2025 edition of the classic Some of the best high school players in the country hit the floor in the 24K Showcase game followed by the slam dunk and three-point contests "I don't think you can complain too much when you get to do something like this at home When I thought about all of the things that I wanted to accomplish in my life I never thought about being able to have an impact like this to be able to bring something like this home especially for the kids that are where I'm from to be able to see this and understand that they can do the same thing." Thursday's events were a lead-up to Saturday's All-American game at the Hampton Coliseum Many of the athletes in town to take part in the events are committed to Power Five programs and get a chance to showcase their skills Last year's All-American game brought a large and excited crowd to the coliseum and Iverson is expecting more good vibes this time around He hopes the players take advantage of their opportunities this weekend don't waste your talent and if you want it go after it "I'm living proof that it can happen and it's just a great feeling for me to be able to let these kids know that the dream is possible." Plenty of notable names were in attendance sat courtside to take in Thursday's action the number one overall NBA Draft pick in 1995 Even though his NBA career is in the rearview mirror Iverson still has that platform and he's glad to use it to bring the best basketball to Hampton "This is what made me me," he said of his home town "This is what would enable me to go out into the rest of the world and from learning right here in my backyard so it's just a blessing for me and my family to come back here and see everybody get down." The former NBA star has been in the area quite a bit lately Iverson was on the sideline for Michael Vick's first spring game at Norfolk State two weeks ago to support his fellow Hampton Roads product Among the players in Thursday's 24K Showcase was Kareem Stagg The Georgia-bound big man previously played at Oscar Smith before finishing his high school career at IMG Academy in Bradenton The Iverson Classic All-American Game tips off Saturday at 7:00 PM The Jeep driven by an East Hampton Town Police officer took out a utility pole The crash took out a utility pole and a network of electrical transmission equipment the Hampton man currently serving a 45-year sentence for killing his son will not face child neglect charges following a judge's decision Thursday Bigsby was facing 30 child neglect and abuse charges for his four sons The charges are unrelated to Codi's disappearance which pauses prosecution on the charges with the option to bring them back later Watch previous coverage: Cory Bigsby's defense wants to move forward with child neglect trial Hampton Commonwealth's Attorney Anton Bell said he does not want to prosecute Bigsby for now because of his two other children one of whom who would have served as a primary witness The delay is because both children are currently in therapy and counseling However Bigsby's defense pushed back against Bell's argument asking the court to move forward with the trial or dismiss the charges they should be ashamed of themselves" said Bell Bigby's defense said the ongoing uncertainty is unfair to their client and he says he doesn't want these charges hanging over his head Watch previous coverage: Cory Bigsby sentenced to 45 years for killing his son Codi News 3's Kelsey Jones asked Bell how he felt about the motion This man has already received 45 years for his sentence But the reality of it is we're not going to jeopardize the mental health of the children just to put a case on," Bell said His defense team spoke to News 3 after the ruling "They don't even have the dates for these charges All the dates say from February 1 of 2021 to February 1 of 2022 That's why it's not fair," said lead defense attorney Curtis Brown Bigsby's attorney says they will appeal the decision the California Golden bears rode three late tries and the adventurous approach to their game that they had pursued all season to defeated Life University 55-38 Saturday night in the D1A final in Indianapolis With a boisterous crowd supporting both teams the game provided plenty for both to cheer about Cal opened up the scoring with a Filip Edstrom penalty goal But Life answered by getting close to the Cal line and then sending it wide for wing James Rose to dive over in the corner Bradley Crane hit the touchline conversion for the 7-3 lead Cal worked their way down to the Life tryline to answer and powered Dom Paga over for a 10-7 lead Cal was penalized for obstruction and the Running Eagles mauled it over with ruthless efficiency Penalties and a little impatience put Cal on their back foot and the Running Eagles ran the maul once more Cal opened up their attack once more before working it over with freshman prop Oliver Kirk breaking tackles to score Then a bit of magic as a kick ahead was chased down by Edstrom who fell on the ball and popped it up in the same movement for Max Threlkeld to take and score With halftime approaching Cal launched off a lineout and sent it wide where Emmett Cook took the pass on the right wing and cut back for the try but there were signs of difficulty for both teams Life's Philani Simamane was forced to leave with an injury Cal lost lock Tom Dixon early and while Byron Finley was an experienced replacement it was clear he had not expected to take the field that early After such a torrid scoring pace the tries came a bit slower for a while Cal had been willing to run out of their 22 and finally they were able to explode out of trouble with Masi Koi racing to paydirt on an 85-meter movement ramped up their defense and the game slowed a bit Down 36-26 the Running Eagles stormed back They worked Seth Kramlich over and then once again worked the maul for a try a few minutes later Oliver Newall shook off cramps to get back in the line in time to take a pass and score kicking ahead and gathering as he dove over It is impossible to convey the shear adventurousness of both teams It is impossible to convey to tension as teams traded the lead back and forth engrossing game and a brilliant piece of entertainment the most points scored in a D1A final ever Crane lamented a couple of key exits that didn't go well it was about digging deep and trusting each other classy in their appreciation of the champion team and college rugby was the better for it all                The Goff Rugby Report is run by Alex Goff and concentrates on HS and college rugby See our Re-Print and Re-Post policy — As President Donald Trump wraps up his first 100 days in office the White House has prioritized several key issues including a significant reduction of the federal budget — however the president showed a willingness to invest in America's military capacity Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones recently returned from meetings with federal officials in Washington and emphasized the importance of maritime dominance for the U.S His city has a vested interest in this topic "The first thing that comes to mind is Newport News Shipbuilding and all the ships that we've built here in Hampton Roads," Jones said Watch related coverage: Federal layoffs impact veterans and government employees in Hampton Roads Newport News Shipbuilding is part of Huntington Ingalls Industries the largest military shipbuilding company in the nation Trump urged lawmakers to invest more energy and funding into shipbuilding Mayor Jones believes this spending would have a positive ripple effect whether it's quality of life or making sure that we can have more workforce development," he added there is a push for increased air power in nearby Virginia Beach whose district includes Naval Air Station Oceana — the Navy's East Coast master jet base — discussed the possibility of relocating some F-35 squadrons from California to her area Watch related coverage: Hampton University students discuss implications of DEI amid policy rollbacks we can't we can't just solely put all of our eggs in one basket on the West Coast," Kiggans stated The F-35s represent the next generation of naval air power as older F/A-18s are phased out Kiggans noted the historical success of previous relocations Kiggans advocates for F-35 jets at NAS Oceana any buildup in military resources would come with a hefty price tag chair of the economics department at Norfolk's Old Dominion University warned that the Department of Defense budget could approach nearly a trillion dollars "The appropriators in Congress are talking about a Department of Defense budget that might near a trillion dollars," McNab said He expressed concerns that while increased spending might generate short-term growth the long-term sustainability of such spending is in question Watch related coverage: Tariff debate sparks potential product shortages "You may get a short-term burst of growth because there's more spending because the fiscal house is on fire at the federal government level Mayor Jones remains optimistic that increased military spending could lead to significant economic growth in the region but also let's have more people visit and really invest in downtown Newport News and the entire city," he concluded This story was reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy There are many reasons a rookie visiting his team for the first time could go viral Besides being a funny picture that is obviously skewed by perspective (it's real and on the team's site) it serves as a reminder that Hampton is quite a big running back RELATED: Chargers' Harbaugh edges out rival Pete Carroll in first AFC West draft battle While Hampton bullied his way to 1,660 rushing yards and 15 scores on a 5.9 per-carry average last year he checked in around the 6'0" and 220-pound mark Tack on a low center of gravity and explosive burst Hampton clocked a 4.46-second time in the 40-yard dash plus other impressive numbers such as a 4.4-second time in the 20-yard shuttle Look at Chargers rookie RB Omarion Hampton compared to Jim Harbaugh 😳 (📸: @chargers) pic.twitter.com/yEwIXOyZsq Omarion is HUGE pic.twitter.com/Jy5Oa4bsSU — Enjoy free coverage of the Chargers from Los Angeles Chargers on SI — Omarion Hampton, other Chargers rookies get their official jersey numbers Los Angeles Chargers make surprising move following 2025 NFL draft that adds strength to strength Chargers make intriguing UDFA contract move with 250-pound QB Chargers rookie lands bold prediction that should excite Justin Herbert Chargers' big undrafted 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