Author: The Carolinian

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="828"] ALGIERS DECLARATION On the crimes of Colonialism in Africa (Photo Credit: People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Embassy of Algeria in Amman)[/caption] ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) - African leaders pushed Sunday to have colonial-era crimes recognized, criminalized and addressed through reparations. At a conference in Algiers, diplomats and leaders convened to advance an African Union resolution passed at a meeting earlier this year calling for justice and reparations

On Sunday, December 8th, Apex First Baptist Church held a Holiday Extravaganza hosted by their Women's Ministry. The afternoon was filled with shopping, door prizes and holiday cheer. This event was success on all fronts. It brought the community together for one. Then you were able to do some Christmas shopping, and every vendor there was a small business. Some of the items that were available for sale were jewelry,

NC Newsline - When six Southern public university systems this summer formed a new accreditation agency, the move shook the national evaluation model that higher education has relied on for decades. The news wasn't unexpected: It arrived a few months after President Donald Trump issued an executive order in April overhauling the nation's accreditation system by, among other things, barring accreditors from using college diversity mandates. It also came after

STATELINE - Zoe Clarke became a hospital registered nurse two and a half years ago, following in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother. Clarke, an ICU nurse in Asheville, North Carolina, wants to get her master's degree to become a nurse practitioner or a certified registered nurse anesthetist - occupations in high demand - and eventually work toward a doctoral degree. But new borrowing limits on federal student loans

[caption id="attachment_15030" align="aligncenter" width="796"] Psi Phi Chapter Achievement Week honorees standing with their awards.[/caption] WINSTON-SALEM, NC - The Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. recently concluded a weeklong of activities as part of the fraternity's International Achievement Week, highlighted by the annual awards banquet. This year's theme was "Impactful Service Through Intentional Friendship."  The activities got under way on Veterans Day, November 11, with a breakfast at

You've probably noticed more sniffles, coughs and "Can't come into work today" texts than usual. It's that time of year again-the season of passing colds and unexpected viruses. But what exactly is going around right now and how can you protect yourself? Viruses love to spread where people gather, whether it's the office, the gym, or even your own home. But don't worry; a little knowledge and a few precautions

WUNC - Part of the South of the Border roadside attraction - on Interstate 95 on the line between North and South Carolina - has been put up for sale. The owners are selling 30 acres that include the Pedroland amusement park, the "SOB Convention Center," a motel building, a mini-golf course, vacant land and a former casino. The price is listed at $2.85 million. Those parts of the attraction

BUSINESS INSIDER - You may have artificial intelligence to thank for your Christmas gift this year. From tech to retail, companies are going all in on AI this year, and it looks like consumers are following suit. This holiday season, shoppers are embracing AI to help find and purchase gifts. New data from Salesforce, which creates AI agents through its Agentforce platform, found that AI agents drove 17% of the

NC Health News - Since she was a child volunteering at soup kitchens and food pantries with her parents, Maggie Kane has carried a question: "Why was I on this side? Why am I so lucky?" The invisible line that separated those who served and those who received inspired her to create a space where no one has to stand on either side. "My work and life passion is working

WUNC - Wake County broke ground at Kellam-Wyatt County Park recently in its latest effort to expand green spaces in the area. The 59-acre property located near the border of Raleigh and Knightdale will have community and demonstration gardens, nature trails, a renovated farmhouse and educational and recreational programs, among other features. According to Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space director Chris Snow, the main thing community members wanted