Uncertainty over the economy and tariffs forces many retailers to be cautious on holiday hiring

NEW YORK (AP) - Uncertainty over the economy and tariffs is forcing retailers to pull back or delay plans to hire seasonal workers who pack orders at distribution centers, serve shoppers at stores and build holiday displays during the most important selling season of the year. American Christmas LLC, which creates elaborate holiday installations for commercial properties such as New York's Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall, plans to

Federal Cuts Threaten N.C. School Lunches, Farmers And Advocates Say

[caption id="attachment_14132" align="alignnone" width="1536"] Sen. Jay Chaudhuri (D-Wake) joined advocates to talk about school meal funding.[/caption] NC Newsline - North Carolina state and local leaders gathered Monday at Oak Grove Elementary School in Raleigh to call on the General Assembly to fund the state's Farm to School program, warning that federal cuts could threaten student nutrition and local farmers. The event, held during National School Lunch Week and Farm to

Meeting Tackles Racial Gaps in Black Reproductive Health 

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer A community meeting titled 'Fertility and Reproductive Health in the Black Community', held at the Wake County Public Library in Raleigh last Tuesday, brought together healthcare professionals, advocates, scholars, and community members to address an increasingly urgent public health crisis: the disparities in fertility and maternal health outcomes experienced by Black women in North Carolina and across the United States. The meeting was a collaboration

First Baptist Church Welcomes Pastor Bouie

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer In North Carolina and throughout the south, it is hard to travel a mile without passing by a house of worship. They are plentiful and citizens have a vast amount of choices when deciding where they would like to pray and build community. There are several churches that stand out as pillars of the community and undoubtedly First Baptist Church located 101 South Wilmington St.

Shaw Runs Away With The Win

DURHAM, N.C. - The Shaw University Bears staged an impressive comeback to defeat Winston-Salem State University 20-13 in a thrilling CIAA regular season matchup on October 11, 2025, at Durham County Memorial Stadium. The Bears overcame an early deficit with a strong second-half performance led by quarterback Alexander Marsh (10), who showcased both grit and mobility throughout the game. In the first half, Marsh battled through tight coverage, breaking tackles-including

You Don’t Have A Business Strategy Problem, You Have A Story Telling Problem, Argues CPA Bret Pacheco

ASHEVILLE, N.C.--Bret Pacheco, a CPA known for his holistic approach to financial advising, will be a featured speaker at The Owner's Edge, an event for entrepreneurs hosted by industry-recognized coach Steve Bendzak of Equity Catapult. Pacheco's talk will introduce a counter-intuitive premise: that the most significant challenges in a business are often rooted in the owner's unexamined life experiences. Pacheco argues that every business leader is operating from a personal

NC farmers, local markets caught in SNAP policy crosshairs

[caption id="attachment_14103" align="alignnone" width="800"] Hillborough street farmer's market. Photo by Marc Hall[/caption] WUNC - On a warm, sunny Saturday morning in late September, The Corner Farmers Market in Greensboro's Lindley Park neighborhood was an inviting place to be. Throngs of people - some with kids or dogs in tow - drifted from one tent to the next, browsing tables filled with fresh vegetables, baked goods, cut flowers and handmade crafts.

Michelle Obama’s Girls Opportunity Alliance Pledges $2.5M For Education

[caption id="attachment_14170" align="alignnone" width="990"] In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, Michelle Obama participates in the International Day of the Girl on NBC's "Today" show in New York. (Charles Sykes,Invision/AP)[/caption] NEW YORK (AP) - Former first lady Michelle Obama is putting new force behind efforts to ensure girls overcome educational barriers in some of the world's most economically disadvantaged areas. The Obama Foundation's Girls Opportunity Alliance pledged Saturday to rally

NC HBCUs Among Several Nationwide Working to Enhance Homecoming Safety measures

[caption id="attachment_14137" align="alignnone" width="1760"] Winston-Salem State University[/caption] WUNC- As homecoming season approaches, several Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the nation plan to implement new protocols to ensure safe campus celebrations. Many HBCUs have stated that these changes are in response to a series of violent incidents during recent homecomings. That includes universities in North Carolina. Last year, four people were shot and injured at an off-campus North Carolina Central

‘Ashamed to be a Spartan.’ Strong Reactions To UNC-Greensboro Police Altercation

Carolina Public Press-A physical altercation between three UNC-Greensboro Police officers and a man and woman during a Monday traffic stop is drawing criticism from UNCG students and civil rights groups. Video footage of the incident shows officers grabbing and cursing at a man during the arrest and kneeling on top of the woman. A report of the incident obtained by Carolina Public Press names the man as Quentin Thomas, 24,