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Freddie Jackson, R&B Legend Of ‘Rock Me Tonight,’ Dies At 70

October 11, 2026 | 0 Comments

USA Today – Freddie Jackson, the R&B singer best known for the ’80s hits “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” and “You Are My Lady,” died four days after his birthday, at 70. Jackson’s death was announced by his […]

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Building Communities And Condominiums

October 11, 2026 | 0 Comments

Across America, affordable housing has become more than an economic issue. It is a community stability issue. Families are struggling to keep up with rising rents, home prices and utility costs, while seniors, veterans, working families and young adults increasingly […]

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Rocky Mount Launches New On-Demand Sunday Transit Service

October 10, 2026 | 0 Comments

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Rocky Mount residents who rely on public transportation now have a new option for getting around on Sundays, filling a long-standing gap in the city’s public transit system. Tar River Transit launched TRT2GO on Sunday, […]

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Small Biz Admin Opens Nominations for National Small Business Week 2027

October 10, 2026 | 0 Comments

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened nominations for its 2027 National Small Business Week Awards, which recognize exceptional small business owners from every state. National Small Business Week will take place May 2-8, 2027. Nominations must […]

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Campbell Holds Off NC Central, 38-31

October 10, 2026 | 0 Comments

By Steve Worthy Photography North Carolina Central University and Campbell University went back and forth in a competitive non-conference matchup on October 3 in Durham, with Campbell ultimately holding off the Eagles for a 38-31 victory. NC Central quarterback Nelson […]

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BCF Unveils The New 2026 State Of Black America Report

October 9, 2026 | 0 Comments

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The Black Conservative Federation released its 2026 State of Black America Report on Wednesday afternoon, presenting what the organization’s leaders described as an accounting of Black American life built entirely from federal, academic, and independently […]

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Do You Know ALICE? Chances Are You Do

October 9, 2026 | 0 Comments

Dr. Joynicole Martinez Rising Tide Capital She opens her salon at 7 a.m., cuts hair until the last client leaves, and goes home to do the books at the kitchen table. She pays her taxes. She employs two stylists. And […]

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Rising Underemployment Remains Unreported

October 9, 2026 | 0 Comments

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer The North Carolina Department of Commerce released August County and Area Unemployment figures on September 30th. We learned that unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 91 counties in August 2026 and remained unchanged in […]

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$80M Of Spending On Almost 170 AI‑Generated Political Ads

October 8, 2026 | 0 Comments

THE CONVERSATION – The 2026 U.S. midterm campaigns are the first in which AI-generated political ads are regularly appearing on people’s televisions and social media feeds. We are researchers who have been studying political advertising through the Wesleyan Media Project […]

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With Election Pressure Mounting, States Move To Suspend Fuel Taxes

October 8, 2026 | 0 Comments

NC NEWSLINE – With Election Day less than a month away, lawmakers in several states are suspending gas taxes or rolling back regulations on diesel fuel as voters grow increasingly frustrated with rising fuel costs amid President Donald Trump’s war […]

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