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FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients

July 24, 2026 | 0 Comments

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol in a way that’s previously only been available with expensive, injectable drugs. The drug from Merck was OK’d on Thursday for patients […]

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Book Harvest NC Distributes 15,000 Free Books at Annual Summer Block Party

July 24, 2026 | 0 Comments

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Book Harvest NC hosted its sixth annual Summer Block Party on Saturday at Durham Central Park, offering families across the region a free afternoon of books, live entertainment and community activities. The centerpiece of the […]

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Fayetteville Newsmakers Event Highlights War Innovation 

July 23, 2026 | 0 Comments

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Fayetteville, NC – On Wednesday, July 15, Fayetteville State University’s Rudolph Jones Student Center became the epicenter for critical regional discourse as it hosted the inaugural “Fayetteville Newsmakers” civic dialogue. Co-organized by The Assembly Network […]

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Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon Named to U.S. Black Chambers’ 2026 Power 50 “Women of Influence” Class

July 23, 2026 | 0 Comments

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon has been named to the 2026 Power 50 “Women of Influence” class by U.S. Black Chambers Inc. (USBC), recognizing her vision and commitment to expanding opportunities for students, communities and future […]

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NC’s Push To Improve Reentry Services

July 23, 2026 | 0 Comments

NC NEWSLINE – It is hard to imagine finding hope in a steel cargo container. But Shirlye Grandy sees life, fellowship and beauty in the metal box that sits on the Dix Park campus in Raleigh. Grandy served nearly six […]

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Parasitic Infections Likely Linked To Farming Practices , Not Restaurants

July 22, 2026 | 0 Comments

NC HEALTH NEWS – Cyclospora, a relatively unknown parasite, has been making headlines across the country as it’s given thousands of people an unpleasant case of explosive, watery diarrhea. In North Carolina, state leaders report there have been at least […]

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More Than One-Third of the North Carolina Jails Have Exceeded Capacity Just This Year

July 22, 2026 | 0 Comments

NC Health News – In North Carolina’s largest jail, hundreds of people sleep on the floor on portable bed platforms. As of July 16, 2,146 people were in custody in Mecklenburg County’s uptown Charlotte jail – 242 people above the […]

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Man Charged with Hate Crimes After Confrontation at NBC, ‘Today’ Show

July 22, 2026 | 0 Comments

NEW YORK (AP) – A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with “Today” show host Craig Melvin at NBC’s studio in Manhattan. The man was arrested Thursday morning inside 30 Rockefeller Center in Midtown by […]

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Duke Energy Carolinas reaches agreement with North Carolina Public Staff

July 22, 2026 | 0 Comments

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After listening carefully to customer and stakeholder feedback, Duke Energy Carolinas and stakeholders have reached an agreement that will allow the company to continue building the infrastructure needed to reliably serve North Carolina while reducing the proposed […]

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State audit clears up one Rocky Mount utility headache, draws attention to another problem

July 22, 2026 | 0 Comments

Carolina Public Press – A recent state audit has calmed concerns that Rocky Mount residents were double-billed for utilities, but also drew attention to more than $30,000 in total outstanding utility bills from two City Council members. Rocky Mount provides […]

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