Author: The Carolinian

WUNC - At Durham Food Hall, a new vending machine has become the subject of much intrigue - instead of chips and candies, it offers to feed patrons in a different way: by sharing knowledge about the city of Durham through zines. The Hyperlocal Durham vending machine, installed in late October, sells a variety of shortform works that are mostly made by artist and bike advocate Kelsey Graywill. Zines, which

By Judaea Ingram Staff Writer On a humid July morning in 2020, the docks of Morehead City hummed with pre-tournament excitement. Among the anglers readying their boats stood a team unlike any before - an all-Black, all-female crew from North Carolina, setting out not only to fish, but to make history. "People weren't sure what to make of us," one angler recalled. "By the end of the weekend, they knew

The Conversation - Protecting public health abroad benefits Americans. In a globalized world, diseases and their social and economic impacts do not stay within national boundaries. Increased rates of untreated HIV in any part of the world increase the risk of transmission for U.S. citizens. Changes made in the first year of President Donald Trump's second term to address the global HIV epidemic, however, may not keep Americans safe. In

(RALEIGH, NC) Judge Ashleigh is the author of From Broken to Brazen: 40-Day Devotional for Healing from Heartbreak, Loss, and Rejection. Combining her faith, personal experiences, and passion for empowering others, the book provides practical guidance and spiritual encouragement for individuals navigating difficult seasons of life. Writing the book was a deeply healing experience for her, and it reflects her commitment to helping others find hope, strength, and purpose in

  RALEIGH, N.C. (November 17, 2025) - Thank-a-Business Month is an effort to support our local businesses that make our communities better. Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern Carolinas (BBB) is hitting the road for a multi-day tour of our service area that will be underway this week. BBB encourages consumers to join in on the fun of Thank-a-Business Month by sharing tips on how to show your appreciation. "Businesses are

By Aaron Sánchez-Guerra WUNC Brenda Bradshaw thought she'd die before anything would ever be done about Fayette Place. The vacant, city-owned lot on Merrick St. brushing up against the Durham Freeway in the heart of her native Hayti has been an eyesore for thirty years, she said. For all that time, it's been a sad reminder of what was built and demolished there twice in history - single-family homes and

[caption id="attachment_7747" align="alignnone" width="2560"] NC Central University[/caption] The Conversation - Black student unions have been a vital part of many Black college students' lives for more than 60 years. But since 2024, Black student unions have lost their institutional support, campus space and funding with the rise of anti-diversity, equity and inclusion laws in Utah and Alabama. Black student unions now face a new wave of pressure, as more than

CAIRO (AP) - A few weeks before the fall of her hometown to Sudan's paramilitary group, Nadra Mohamed Ahmed, seven months pregnant at the time, trekked for nearly 40 kilometers (25 miles) across unsafe roads, along with her two children, until she found safe transportation to a shelter across the country. "By the time I arrived here, I had lost a lot of blood," said Ahmed from her tent at

[caption id="attachment_14624" align="alignnone" width="1280"] U.S. immigration agents arrested more than 130 people in a weekend sweep through North Carolina's largest city. Gregory Bovino of US Border Patrol was seen Monday in Charlotte. He declined comment to a reporter at a scene where at least one person had been detained. (AP video/Erik Verduzco)[/caption] (AP NEWS) U.S. immigration agents have arrested more than 130 people across Charlotte, North Carolinaduring the first days

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Dr. Shamira A. Brown and Dr. Lewis Ross Brown are longtime scientists and environmental advocates whose work has had a profound impact on communities across Louisiana, Virginia, North Carolina, and beyond. The Browns founded the National Environmental Action Network (NEAN) to address pressing environmental health issues, assist individuals affected by chemical pollution, and hold institutions accountable for environmental safety. The focus of NEAN's work is