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NC NEWSLINE – People often don’t think about lineworkers until the power goes out. But as blizzards and hurricanes become larger and stronger, and North Carolina’s population grows, the need for energy workers will increase in coming years as well. […]

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte’s light-rail system last summer continues to reverberate through North Carolina politics. The killing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska in August, followed by a non-fatal stabbing on the […]

NC Newsline – Energy and utility costs are a major concern for North Carolinians, with more than half saying they’re unaffordable. But the state is making strides towards energy efficiency and lowering costs for residents, Gov. Josh Stein said on […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) – Kenneth Walker III is running into free agency with a Super Bowl MVP. Walker capped a prolific postseason with another big performance on the ground to help the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots […]

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Nearly 30 years after residents of the predominantly Black Kingsboro community-sitting in between Rocky Mount and Tarboro-stopped a massive hog slaughterhouse from being built in their neighborhood, the fight is being recognized as a defining […]

Nationwide – In her children’s book, Little Miss Linda Speaks Out About Diversity, Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway speaks to the issue of colorism and the impact it can have on a child. Colorism is when someone is discriminated against based […]

New York (AP) – To better understand some of the significance of Bad Bunny’s historic Super Bowl halftime performance on Sunday night, start at the end. “God Bless America,” were the first and few English-language words uttered by the Spanish-language […]

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The Pleasant Grove Redevelopment Project marks a major step in restoring and reimagining one of Wendell’s most historically significant African American community sites, centered on the former Carver School and Pleasant Grove Community Church campus.  […]

THE GUARDIAN – Many TikTok users across the US say they’re rethinking their relationship with the platform since its ownership and terms and conditions have recently changed, with some citing censorship and lack of trust as reasons why they’re removing […]

WASHINGTON – The White House on Friday pulled down a social media post depicting former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys after members of Congress from both political parties expressed dismay and called it racist. A […]