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By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the way we communicate, influencing not only the tools we use but also the structure, tone, and rhythm of modern language. As these systems become more embedded in everyday life, […]

  By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Before Brick became known as a place of learning, the land in Edgecombe County carried the weight of the Civil War and slavery. As Union armies moved south in a final effort to end […]

Pittsburgh – A historic new slate of officers will take over leadership of the United Steelworkers (USW) in March following the union’s regular four-year nomination and election process that took place this fall. Roxanne Brown, currently serving as USW international […]

Carl Carlton, the Detroit-born singer whose voice helped shape generations of soul, funk, and R&B, has died at the age of 72. His death was confirmed by family members on December 14, 2025. Carlton had experienced ongoing health issues in […]

The Conversation – Rising energy costs consume a bigger and bigger chunk of family budgets in the United States. Our research has found that for many African American families, those costs take an extra big bite out of their incomes. […]

AP NEWS – Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966 and also is celebrated in countries with large African descendant populations. The holiday, which serves as […]

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Durham, N.C. – Mayor Leonardo Williams is not interested in code-switching, I’m glad because we are exhausted. Recently the teacher of the year-turned, restaurateur-turned-politician, was asked by a reporter about a comment Williams had made […]

RALEIGH, NC – Along a quiet tributary to Marks Creek, 28 acres of pines, hardwoods and streambanks are now protected in perpetuity and connected to a growing network of open space thanks to new conservation easements completed by Wake County’s […]

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Durham, N.C. – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced this week that it has permanently housed 51,936 homeless veterans across the country in Fiscal Year 2025, marking the largest number of veterans housed in […]

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Holiday shoppers across Wake County had no shortage of festive options over the weekend as two major vendor markets brought together local businesses and unique gifts for the holidays. The weekend kicked off Friday in […]