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Wake County Opens Brand New Public Health Center

January 23, 2026

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Last Friday morning, dozens gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Wake County Public Health Center. The 154,000-square-foot facility, located at 200 Swinburne St., is set to officially open on February 23, just minutes […]

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The New ‘Be The People’ Campaign Wants To Unite Hundreds Of Millions of Americans To Solve Problems

January 23, 2026

AP NEWS – As the official celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence culminate on July 4, a well-financed, privately funded initiative will kick off to try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans […]

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Harnett County NAACP Celebrates Dr. King With The Chemistry of Courage: Dr. Ben Chavis on “Melting the Ice”

January 22, 2026

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Dunn, NC – In a room where history and hope sat side-by-side, Dr. Benjamin Chavis didn’t just give a speech; he delivered a roadmap for the modern movement. Standing before a crowd in Dunn, NC […]

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations Across The Triangle

January 22, 2026

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Across the Triangle, communities came together throughout the weekend and into Monday to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., marking the federal holiday with events centered on service and culture. The weekend […]

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Gladys West, The Inventor Of The Modern GPS System, Dies At 95

January 21, 2026

SUTHERLAND, Va. – Dr. Gladys Mae West, an African American mathematician whose work played a critical role in the development of satellite navigation technology, died on Jan. 17, 2026 at 95. West spent more than four decades working at the […]

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NC joins initiative to expand access to education, jobs after incarceration

January 21, 2026

88.5 WFDD – North Carolina is among four states participating in a new national initiative designed to expand education and job opportunities for people leaving prison. The state’s Department of Adult Correction will join the inaugural cohort of the Fair […]

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FEMA Approves First Batch of Home Buyouts, Owners Face Long Process

January 21, 2026

BPR News – For months, state officials have raised concerns that the Federal Emergency Management Agency had not approved a single buyout project. Now it seems the federal government is moving forward. After months of uncertainty over the fate of […]

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The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday

January 21, 2026

(AP NEWS) As communities across the country on Monday host parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection […]

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Denslo “Dee” Page and Backyard Gardening 

January 21, 2026

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Water, light, food, and air are the major keys, according to Denslo “Dee” Page. A breath of fresh air, and an avid gardener, Dee began gardening in 1978, mostly inside. She has plants nearing the […]

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A Misunderstanding Lead To Racial Terror 

January 20, 2026

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer When the United States entered the First World War in April 1917, it proclaimed itself a defender of democracy abroad. At home, however, the pressures of war exposed and intensified long-standing racial and economic injustices. […]

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