Author: The Carolinian

[caption id="attachment_13886" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Photo by Marcin Jozwiak[/caption] North Carolina natural gas customers are one step closer to potentially having higher bills. Enbridge Gas North Carolina is asking for a 12.37% increase to its residential natural gas rates, which it says would result in a $6.30 increase in the average residential customers' monthly bill. Last week, the North Carolina Utilities Commission heard expert testimony from Enbridge employees on the need

[caption id="attachment_13881" align="alignnone" width="1160"] WEAPONIZING WORDS - During the 2020 election, the Trump campaign was WOKE when they launched the Platinum Plan for Black people in America. By the 2024 election, WOKE was a dirty word that represented the things that were wrong in America.[/caption] (AP)-The expression "stay woke" started out as an affirmation for African Americans. In the past decade it has been used by some Republicans - and

It is a common myth that important elections only take place every 2 or 4 years. Local elections often take place every year, and because turnout is lower, your vote can actually make even more of a difference.  America has 19,000 cities, towns, and villages with different governmental structures. But they all elect officials to carry out 3 government functions: Executive, Legislative and Legal. The Mayor or City Manager implements

Charlotte, NC-The Charlotte Chapter of the National Black Radio Hall of Fame proudly announces that Jevon Draft, a dedicated Mass Communications student at Shaw university in Raleigh, NC, has been awarded a $750 NBRHOF, Charlotte Chapter Scholarship. Mr. Draft was recognized and selected by Titus Burrell, Shaw University Communication Department Chairman. "This recognition celebrates Jevon's exceptional academic achievements, his commitment to excellence in Mass Communication, and the remarkable accomplishments he

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (AP) - A mass shooting that shattered the evening tranquility of a picturesque, seaside town in North Carolina was a "highly premeditated" attack that left three people dead and five injured, police said Sunday. The suspect who allegedly carried out the attack on a waterfront bar was in custody. Nigel Edge, 40, of Oak Island is accused of opening fire Saturday night from a boat into a crowd

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer RALEIGH, NC - William Peace University (WPU) announced last week it has received the largest single gift in the institution's history: a $5 million donation from the estate of alumna Mrs. Peggy (Garner) Britt, class of 1956. The historic gift is designated entirely for scholarships, fulfilling Britt's explicit goal of giving students who might not otherwise be able to attend college the opportunity to do

[caption id="attachment_13850" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Pictured from left to right: Rev. Darlington, Moses High, Dr. Ross, Nurse Darkes, Dr. Darkes, Lloyd Inman, Carolyn Green Boone, little Aiden Green, Barry Parker.[/caption] RALEIGH, NC - September 14th marked the 3rd annual "Prostate Cancer Awareness Sunday" at Christian Faith Baptist Curch in Raleigh, NC. Christian Faith member Doctor Leroy Darkes plays guitar there regularly during worship. But Dr. Darkes is also president of the

[caption id="attachment_13783" align="alignnone" width="768"] Loan and lending cash for asset purchase concept. Digital interface featuring loan and financial icons, lending, interest rates, asset purchases, and financial management for individuals or businesses[/caption] WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) sent a letter to its network of over 5,000 lenders instructing them to end politicized or unlawful banking practices. Pursuant to Executive Order 14331, "Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans," SBA

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The North Carolina House Select Committee on Government Efficiency convened Tuesday morning in the NC General Assembly Legislative Building to discuss how the state can better manage taxpayer dollars and reduce wasteful spending. The meeting included testimony from State Auditor Dave Boliek and Deputy Secretary of Services David Elliott, with input from a bipartisan group of legislators.  The committee was formed earlier this year by

State officials, mental health advocates, and community members gathered Saturday in Rocky Mount for the Stronger Together conference, North Carolina's first event centered on the state's Black Youth Suicide Prevention Action Plan. The gathering featured community-driven solutions to one of the most pressing public health challenges facing Black youth. The plan comes as suicide rates among Black youth and young adults have risen sharply nationwide. In North Carolina, from 2013