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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 […]

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., is presenting the first exhibition to explore photography’s impact on a cultural and aesthetic movement that celebrated Black history, identity, and beauty. The exhibition, titled Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955-1985, […]

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Durham, N.C. – In a major victory for North Carolina’s biotechnology sector, global pharmaceutical giant Novartis and DPR Construction broke ground this week on a massive expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in Durham and Morrisville. […]

NEW YORK (AP) – Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to spend money on gifts, parties, and travel this holiday season? The job market is tough, student loan and credit card debt are rising, and prices for many items […]

Carolina Public Press – Disagreements have always existed over early voting sites in North Carolina, no matter who is in power. County election board members regularly debate over whether to allow Sunday early voting, how many sites to use, where […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The short, handwritten note is a typical letter of reference for a man seeking a job. But the author is the president of the United States. It is also 1861, and the job seeker is a […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The University of Alabama has suspended the publication of two student-run magazines – one primarily focused on Black students and another on women’s issues – citing recent federal guidance against diversity, equity and inclusion programs on […]

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC – In a city that has transformed dramatically over the last two decades, few voices have remained as consistent and authentic as Madison Jay, also known as “County!” A staple of the Raleigh […]

WUNC – A statewide network of museums and nature centers, among other things, is planning to launch a program aimed at helping girls learn about jobs in the technology and science industry. “Girls Who Code” clubs will launch in 10 […]

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer In the years following the Civil War, when the promise of freedom demanded real institutions to sustain it, the Thompson Institute emerged in Lumberton, North Carolina, as one of the most important educational lights for […]