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An N.C. General Assembly Veto Axes Historically Underutilized Businesses

July 3, 2026 | 0 Comments

  By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC – The Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) program works to increase the number and types of businesses competing for state contracts, helping the government get the best value for taxpayer dollars. The HUB […]

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The Often Overlooked Contributions Of Many Black Revolutionary War Patriots That Helped Shape America

July 3, 2026 | 0 Comments

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Before the American Revolution, numerous freed African Americans supported the anti-British cause. One of the most notable figures was Crispus Attucks, a multiracial sailor who had escaped slavery and is believed to be the first […]

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Proposed ban on amplified music outside NC polling places draws criticism

July 2, 2026 | 0 Comments

NC NEWSLINE – A proposal by the N.C. Board of Elections to ban amplified sound outside polling places is aimed at discouraging voting by Black and young voters, critics said Monday. When the state board debated the proposed rule in […]

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Protecting Democracy: Rep. Rodney Pierce Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Guard Early Voting

July 2, 2026 | 0 Comments

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC – In an effort to shield the state’s electoral process from constant partisan shifting, State Representative Rodney Pierce (D-Halifax, Northampton, Warren) hosted a press conference to introduce House Bill 1240, a landmark legislation […]

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‘Colored Confederates’: The Debate On Black Participation in the Civil War South

July 2, 2026 | 0 Comments

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The question of whether African Americans served as soldiers in the Confederate military remains a controversial topic in Civil War history, dividing historians, archivists, and heritage activists, despite most institutions concluding the idea a myth […]

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Collective Impact Conference Highlights Collaboration, Community Awareness in Fight Against Human Trafficking

July 2, 2026 | 0 Comments

By Dominique Heath Columnist BUIES CREEK – Before the first presentation began, attendees filled Campbell University’s student union hall exchanging business cards, introducing themselves to different organizations and discussing how they could better serve survivors in their own communities. It […]

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Confederate flag image at NC’s Great American State Fair stand sparks backlash

July 2, 2026 | 0 Comments

NC NEWSLINE – Visitors hoping to celebrate North Carolina’s history at the Great American State Fair last week were instead met with an ugly reminder of its darkest chapter: an image of North Carolina’s state flag altered to include the […]

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How America Has Celebrated Milestone Birthdays

July 1, 2026 | 0 Comments

WASHINGTON (AP) – One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain’s long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation […]

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The Raleigh Firebirds Rebrand And Become The Carolina Firebirds, Expanding Their Legacy In NC

July 1, 2026 | 0 Comments

  By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC – The Raleigh Firebirds are proud to announce an exciting new chapter in the team’s history: effective immediately, the organization will rebrand and compete as the Carolina Firebirds. This transition reflects the […]

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Raleigh Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Receives $10,000 Community Service Grant

July 1, 2026 | 0 Comments

By Torrie Walker Her Campus, Howard University RALEIGH, NC – The Raleigh Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Ruth and Evelyn Hope Trust, a recognition of the chapter’s ongoing commitment […]

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