Mudcats Are Making A Move

NC State Alum/Developer Dewayne Washington and sports legend Dereck Whittenburg show their love for the Wolfpack during the ground-breaking for the new Mudcats stadium in Wilson, NC Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-Representatives from the Milwaukee Brewers were on hand Thursday in Wilson, North Carolina, attending the new-stadium groundbreaking for the Carolina Mudcats, the Brewers' Class A minor-league affiliate. Expected to be complete for the 2026 season, the new home for the Mudcats

Pilot With Area Ties Featured In “The Blue Angels” Film

MILLINGTON, Tenn. - For decades, the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team has brought its daring aerobatics to airshows around the world. The upcoming documentary feature, "The Blue Angels," goes behind the scenes and brings the show to IMAX theaters and home to fans worldwide. Lt. Cmdr. Julius Bratton, whose mother is from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, served with the Blue Angels squadron and is among those featured in

Raleigh City Council approves $5 million for new pilot program to address homelessness

NC Newsline - The Raleigh City Council has approved spending $5 million on a new pilot program that includes a component to provide direct rent assistance to unsheltered individuals. The council approved funding for the "Unsheltered Homelessness Response Program" on Tuesday during its regular business meeting. Approximately $1.9 million is earmarked for direct subsidies to unsheltered individuals living in camps and $1.1 million for administrative cost and staffing. As many

Is The New FTC Ban Good For Black Biz?

By Taalib Saber - the AFRO Historically, non-competes have been used to restrict employees from working in the same industry after leaving their former employer. Though the intention is to protect the intellectual property of businesses, non-competes have often negatively affected competition in product and service markets, especially with Black workers. In what has since created shockwaves across the nation, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 for banning noncompete

The Rise Of The Carbon Farmer

WIRED-Patrick Holden strolls across the field, pausing from time to time to bend and point out a bumblebee, or a white butterfly, or a dung beetle. A wide expanse of blue sky stretches above. Beneath, undulating green hills, sprawling hedgerows, a horizon broken only by the jagged tips of Wales' Cambrian mountain range. Sun-soaked goodness. "Can you see that bumblebee working the clover?" he asks, voice breathy with exertion. "The

Many Americans Say They Aren’t Getting Enough Sleep

  NEW YORK (AP) - If you're feeling - YAWN - sleepy or tired while you read this and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you're not alone. A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could have more sleep, according to a new poll. But in the U.S., the ethos of grinding and pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps is ubiquitous, both in the

The Passing of Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray

NNPA - How do you salute a man who walked amongst the angels? You start by making sure that history accurately reflects his name. This is my modest contribution to the telling of his vital history and legacy. Rev. Dr. Cecil 'Chip' Murray changed my life. Life, literally. He was more than a mentor or a supporter or a good friend to a 'young man coming up.' He was in

A New Study To Probe Disparities In Cancer Outcomes for Black Women

NATIONWIDE - The American Cancer Society is embarking on an unprecedented initiative spanning 20 states, including the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, to investigate the troubling disparities in cancer survival rates among Black women. Despite overall declines in cancer deaths, Black women continue to face disproportionately high mortality rates, a phenomenon the organization aims to address through its newly unveiled VOICES of Black Women study. "While cancer deaths have

Illinois Teen Earns Doctoral Degree At 17

Dorothy Jean Tillman II, a teenager from Chicago, has recently made headlines for achieving an extraordinary academic milestone by earning her doctoral degree at the age of 17. Her remarkable journey was shared on "Good Morning America," where she revealed that she was homeschooled in her early years before embarking on her college education at the tender age of 10. In 2020, she completed her Master of Science degree, and

NASCAR Races Are A Boost To North Carolina’s Economy

[caption id="attachment_7155" align="alignnone" width="1760"] Mitchell Northam / WUNC[/caption] RALEIGH - In advance of the 2024 NASCAR All Star Race, North Carolinians got a glimpse of the economic impact provided by last year's event. Governor Roy Cooper announced a new report from the NC Department of Commerce showing the impact of hosting the 2023 NASCAR All Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. The event: •Created 625 jobs for North Carolinians •Increased