Author: The Carolinian

BY  ERIC FERKENHOFF/LEE ENTERPRISES AND JOSH KELETY/AP MANSFIELD, S.D. (AP) - Jared Bossly was planting soybeans one spring night in 2023 on his 2,000-acre farm in South Dakota when he spotted a sheriff's vehicle parked at the corner of his property. He had a hunch it wasn't a social visit. "I'm like, 'Well, I doubt he's just being a friendly neighbor, giving a guy a beer at eight o'clock at night,'" said Bossly,

NC Newsline - The NC House delayed a scheduled debate and floor vote on a controversial bill that would ban diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in state and local government from Tuesday to today. House Speaker Destin Hall said the bill sponsor wanted time to consider amendments to House bill 171. It prohibits schools and state and local governments from maintaining DEI offices or programs. Diversity and equity could not be

WASHINGTON (AP) - It started as an ordinary D.C. intersection - a tourist destination with a modest white church on the corner, notable largely for an unobstructed view of the White House across Lafayette Park. Then, in the pandemic summer of 2020, it transformed. The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police turned the nexus of 16th and H streets into a focal point for decades-old grievances

[caption id="attachment_11326" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Photo by Kampus Production / Pexels[/caption] NC Newsline - Republicans in Congress are eyeing $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid, the joint federal-state government health care program for lower-income people. Depending on how states respond, a Republican proposal that would slash the 90% federal contribution to states' expanded Medicaid programs would end coverage for as many as 20 million of the 72 million people on Medicaid - or cost

By Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer  Raleigh witnessed a vibrant celebration of community and financial empowerment as M&F Bank reopened its newly renovated Rock Quarry Road branch. The event, marking 95 years of the bank's presence in Raleigh and 118 years since M&F Banks' founding on Durham's Black Wall Street. The evening was a resounding success, showcasing M&F's commitment to local businesses and the legacy of Black entrepreneurship. The renovated

In a historic move for both the world of hockey and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), a prominent civil rights attorney has stepped forward with a significant donation to support the first-ever HBCU hockey program. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in diversifying the sport and providing new opportunities for Black student-athletes. The donation, made by attorney Ben Crump, will go towards funding scholarships, equipment, and operational costs for

By Paul R. Jervay, Jr. Publisher An untold story in the history of The Carolinian is the impact of the late Brenda Hazel Yancey had on the building of the business. A native of Atlanta, Ga., she met P. R. Jervay, Sr. at Hampton University when he was an instructor in the trade school in Linotype operation. My father once told me when he saw my mother descend the stairs

GLOBE NEWSWIRE-Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses and an SBA resource partner, set the dates for the 2025 National Small Business Week virtual summit. The free two-day online event will take place May 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET and registration is required. The virtual summit will feature educational workshops presented by cosponsors, access to federal resources, and networking

(AP)-In the Trump administration's quest to "Make America Healthy Again," there may be no bigger target than ultraprocessed foods. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation's new health secretary, has cited "highly chemically processed foods" as a chief culprit behind an epidemic of chronic disease in the U.S., including ailments such as obesity, diabetes and autoimmune disorders. Such foods are "poisoning" people, particularly children, Kennedy said during Senate confirmation hearings. He

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1256"] A storm-damaged home in western North Carolina. (Photo: North Carolina Department of Commerce HUD CDBG-DR Helene recovery Action Plan)[/caption]   NC Newsline - North Carolina has submitted its Action Plan for $1.4 billion in federal disaster recovery money to address unmet housing, infrastructure and economic revitalization needs in western North Carolina, Gov. Josh Stein's press office reported Thursday. The plan was submitted to the U.S. Department