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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) announced Kayla Lassiter, a Bertie High School senior, won first place in the North Carolina First Congressional District Artistic Discovery Contest. Lassiter won first place with her piece "Rainbow-Hued."  "Kayla is a shining example of the remarkable artistic talent in eastern North Carolina. I commend all of our participants and was pleased to host this year's congressional art competition," said Congressman Don

NC Health News Madhu Vulimiri, deputy director of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Child and Family Well-Being, says summer is often the "hungriest time of year" for food-insecure households. It can be an especially harsh season, she said, for low-income families that rely on the National School Lunch Program, which provides free or reduced-cost meals to more than 900,000 students in North Carolina. The meals

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - More than 500,000 North Carolina residents have enrolled in the state's Medicaid expansion program since it went live about seven months ago, officials announced Friday. Gov. Roy Cooper, joined by North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley and two health care professionals held a news conference to tout the enrollment number as a significant milestone for the program. The original goal was

WASHINGTON -- The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) proudly hosted the inaugural Swings for STEM golf tournament on June 24 at Lansdowne Golf Course in Leesburg, Virginia, benefitting the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI). The event brought together nearly 100 participants, including chemical industry and affiliated association employees, Congressional staff members, and representatives of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). With the leadership of

By: Audrey Patterson The 9th Street Journal The lights went out for Wheels Fun Park in 2020 after nearly four decades of skaters and birthday parties. Now tables are stacked inside the darkened interior and an overturned shopping cart sits outside the weathered building. But by the end of 2024, visitors can expect a refurbished skating rink with a new colorful flourish to its exterior - the latest in a

WASHINGTON (AP) - A judge's stunning decision to dismiss the classified documents case against Donald Trump brought an abrupt halt to what experts have considered the strongest and most straightforward of the prosecutions of the former president. But it's hardly the final word. Special counsel Jack Smith's planned appeal of U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon's order is expected to tee up a court fight that might reach the U.S. Supreme

  By Cash Michaels Contributing writer Calling two new proposed constitutional amendments "litigation stunts," the NC NAACP, Forward Justice and the Southern Environmental Law Center are blasting Republican legislative leaders for unveiling them in an alleged effort to bolster two previous constitutional amendments already  in litigation. According to a release from the progressive legal group, "Forward Justice," Earlier this month a three-judge panel held a status conference in the N.C.

By Aswad Walker The Defender When Black media was founded in 1827, its mission stated clearly what such institutions rejected and what they strove to do: "Too long have others spoken for us… We wish to plead our own cause." The problem in 2024, according to a national survey, is that only one in three Blacks get their news from Black media, and less than a quarter of Blacks do

From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Whether you're starting a new small business or looking to grow the one you already own, finding funding can be a challenge for businesses of all sizes. If you're looking for a small business loan or grant, CO- is here to help. Each week, we update this list of loans, small business grants, or other opportunities to connect with programs and organizations that can

By Jeff Andrews  Housing Wire President Joe Biden will propose on Tuesday a nationwide cap on rent hikes of 5% per year, according to The Washington Post, which cites "three people familiar with the matter." The proposal will rescind unspecified tax breaks to landlords who raise rents by more than 5%, although it would only apply to landlords who own more than 50 rental units. This would cover roughly half