National Guard stands down in Illinois while troops patrol in Memphis with local police

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - National Guard troops patrolled in Tennessee's second-largest city for the first time Friday while soldiers in Illinois were engaged only in planning and training after a judge handed a loss to the Trump administration and blocked their deployment to the Chicago area. At least nine armed Guard members began their patrol at the Bass Pro Shops located at the Pyramid, an iconic Memphis landmark, about a mile (1.6

Accountability And Growth Among Top Issues In NC Municipal Elections

[caption id="attachment_14001" align="alignleft" width="390"] Mayor Christopher Neal[/caption] Carolina Public Press-Louisburg Mayor Christopher Neal thinks there's about a 95% chance this week's mayoral election will go to a runoff. If so, the 3,400 some odd-taxpayers in Louisburg, situated in the center of northeastern Franklin County, will be on the hook for up to $10,000 in estimated additional costs as a result of the municipal elections. Until recently, runoffs were out of

 10 Easy Ways To Make Extra Cash In An Hour Or Less

[caption id="attachment_13905" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Photo by Pixabay[/caption] By Daniel Bortz AARP Amid growing concerns around inflation, tariff-induced price hikes and economic uncertainty, who couldn't use a few extra bucks? A little more cash in your pocket here and there adds up, especially for older adults working hard to squirrel away as much as possible for retirement, or for retirees living on a fixed income. Extra dollars can help you pay

The Beta Lambda Sigma Chapter Joins the Triangle Walk Like MADD to Honor Lives Lost and Raise Awareness

On Saturday, September 27, 2025, members of the Beta Lambda Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. joined with the Raleigh Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., community members, and advocates at Knightdale Station Park for the annual Triangle Walk Like MADD. The event, hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), is designed to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving and to support victims and

St. Paul A.M.E. Church Unveils Historic Marker and New Location

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC - September 29, 2025, one hundred and sixty years to the day after a pivotal gathering that shaped the future of African Americans in North Carolina, St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church hosted a moving ceremony to unveil a "upgraded" historic marker in a new, rightful location next to the church. The event, attended by former Governor and US Senate Candidate Roy Cooper,

Great Tropical Vacation Without a Passport

By Steve Worthy Special To The Carolinian  With the residency of worldwide Latin Star Bad Bunny concluding after a two-month long concert series in Puerto Rico, bringing attention to the island with its rich culture of music, food, and very friendly people for starters, have you ever wondered of visiting the island? It is much easier than you might think! It is a tropical destination.  For starters, it's part of

SAU Mourns Historian & Alumnus

Saint Augustine's University (SAU) joins with the global community of scholars, historians, educators, and alumni to mourn the passing of Dr. Quintard Taylor (December 11, 1948 - September 21, 2025), a truly distinguished class of 1969 alumnus whose life's work elevated Black history, expanded access to knowledge, and inspired countless minds. Dr. Taylor earned his B.A. in American History from Saint Augustine's College (now university) in 1969 before pursuing graduate degrees

North Carolina Railroad Company Helps Businesses Get Back on Track

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1280"] (Courtesy of NCRR)[/caption] RALEIGH, N.C.-- One year after Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina is rebuilding with help from the North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR). Through its award-winning Back-on-Track Disaster Recovery Program, NCRR invested $8.2 million to support local businesses, restore rail infrastructure and strengthen communities. "Back-on-Track is more than a grant; it's a commitment to North Carolina's people and economy," said Carl Warren, NCRR's president and CEO."

With Stores Closing, Durham Senior Facility Fights Hunger For The Needy

By Greg Childress NC Newsline At the top of Fayetteville Street in Durham, about a mile from the city's bustling downtown, a Walgreen's has closed. It sits idle in a mostly low-income, historic part of town whose prosperous edges are dotted with expensive, modern apartments and homes. Not too far from the empty Walgreen's, the former Heritage Square Shopping Center is also idle. All stores are shuttered. The former retail

A Staircase In A Small Museum Tells A History Of Abuse And Enslavement

By Susanna Ashton and Mollie Barnes  The Conversation From the ages of 12 to about 22, Harriet Jacobs lived under the watch of her enslaver, a wealthy physician named James Norcom Sr. During that decade, as Jacobs grew from a child to a young woman, Norcom psychologically and physically terrorized her. Once, when she was a teenager, he threw her down the stairs of his Edenton, North Carolina house. He