Author: The Carolinian

NEW YORK (AP) - Online reviews and testimonials are a key way that small businesses can attract new customers and boost sales of products. But fake reviews and testimonials have been a persistent problem for small businesses, many of whom rely on recommendations for business. Fake reviews can make it harder for people to trust what they read online and ultimately hurt businesses. In addition, small businesses can find themselves

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Duke Energy Foundation today announced $700,000 of new funding will be made available to North Carolina small businesses in partnership with community development organizations. Small business grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 will be distributed through 20 community organizations to support retail shops, restaurants and other small businesses looking to expand, upgrade technology and improve downtown storefronts. Now in its fourth year, the grant program has

Are you spending more time in the bathroom than you'd like? Loads of TikTok posts show you're not alone. Young people, especially women, are increasingly talking on social media about gastrointestinal distress, such as irritable bowel syndrome or chronic bloating. Some experts say that's mostly a good thing, because it may help others seek help for a topic that has been taboo. But they stress it's important to realize that

By Steve Worthy Special To The Carolinian Each year, starting around July 23rd, in a town on the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico, tradition comes alive with the annual FiestasTradicionales en Honor a Santiago Ap6sto (Saint James the Apostle Traditional Celebration). The annual event takes place in Loiza, Puerto Rico and consists of Bomba dances & music, culinary delights, different professions honoring men, women and children and fun for the

ROCKY MOUNT- The Lancaster family joined Dr. Evan D. Duff, President of North Carolina Wesleyan University, to formalize the creation of The William Ted & Karen Naylor Lancaster Family Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship honors the legacy and contributions of the late William Ted Lancaster and Karen Naylor Lancaster, both proud graduates of NCWU's Class of 1970. The scholarship will distribute a minimum of $2,500 annually once the endowment reaches $50,000.

Black Archives South-Joseph Philippe Lemercier Laroche was a Haitian native, traveling as a second-class passenger on Titanic with his wife and two daughters. In many depictions of the events surrounding RMS Titanic, the people shown are white and many assume there was nobody of color on the ship. The story of the sole black passenger and his family has been brought to light as an overlooked Titanic reality in the

BY  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS It might feel like the presidential election is still a long way off. It's not. There are just over 70 days until Election Day on Nov. 5, but major dates, events and political developments will make it fly by. Think about it this way: The stretch between now and then is about as long as summer break from school in most parts of the country. In just two weeks,

NC Newsline This week, the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved eight grant requests to local governments worth $1.65 million. The grants will support infrastructure development, building renovation, expansion and demolition and site improvements in rural communities across the state. The requests include commitments to create 297 jobs and are expected to attract more than $234 million in public and private investment. "These grants continue to help create great jobs in

RALEIGH, NC- One of North Carolina's historically black colleges/universities (HBCUs) starts its school year with a big win thanks to a new partner in the Triangle. Saint Augustine's University (SAU) announces the closing of a credit agreement with Gothic Ventures, making it eligible to receive up to $30 million. An initial allocation consists of a $7 million term loan funded at closing. Additional allocations may be provided in the future.

NC Health News-It has been little over a year since Martin County, a rural community of 22,000 in eastern North Carolina, lost its hospital. Martin General served generations of local families during its seven-decade run in Williamston, the county's seat of government. People born at the hospital returned to witness the births of their own children and grandchildren. Some lifelong residents drew their first - and last - breaths at