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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] From left, Olivia Sawyer and Jeremy Bauer-Wolf protest the U.S. Education Department's mass layoffs during a "honk-a-thon" and rally March 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom)[/caption] NC Newsline WASHINGTON - A coalition of advocacy and labor groups says it plans to file suit against the Trump administration Monday over its sweeping efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. The National Education

Nationwide - George Edward Foreman Sr., the two-time heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist who became a beloved household name through his bestselling George Foreman Grill, has died at the age of 76. His family announced his passing on March 21, 2025, via his official Instagram page sharing that he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Remembered not only as a boxing icon but also as a preacher, devoted husband, father, and

[caption id="attachment_11075" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Grilled vegetables on cutting board, top view.[/caption] LONDON (AP) - You can have your cake and eat it too - just do it slowly. Experts tend to focus on the kinds of foods you can eat to improve your health. But the speed at which you devour your dinner matters just as much. There are risks with eating too fast - think stuck food and the potential

The Conversation-Coretta Scott King is often remembered as a devoted wife and mother, yet she was also a committed activist in her own right. She was deeply involved with social justice causes before she met and married Martin Luther King Jr., and long after his death. Scott King served with civil rights groups throughout her time as a student at Antioch College and the New England Conservatory of Music. Shortly

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC 2) reads to children at Wanda's Little Hands, an early childhood education center. (Photo: Brandon Kingdollar/NC Newsline)[/caption] NC Newsline - U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC 2) and officials with Wake County Smart Start toured a child care and learning center in southeast Raleigh Wednesday morning to raise awareness of imperiled federal programs supporting early childhood education. Ross visited a classroom at Wanda's

The Conversation - The U.S. Department of Education cut its workforce by nearly 50% on March 11, 2025, when it laid off about 1,315 employees. The move follows several recent directives targeting the Cabinet-level agency. Within the department, the Office for Civil Rights - which already experienced layoffs in February - was especially hard hit by cuts. The details remain unclear, but reports suggest that staffs at six of the 12 regional OCR offices were laid off. Because

By: Alex Green | The Conversation As promised, the second Trump administration has quickly rolled out a slew of policies and executive orders that the president says are all aimed at "Making America Great Again." This takes on different forms, including Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency quickly laying off thousands of workers at various federal agencies, and President Donald Trump pausing all funding for Ukraine. Trump says that, among others, there

NC STATE - Kevin Howell, UNC Health's Chief External Affairs Officer, has been selected to succeed Randy Woodson as North Carolina State University's next chancellor. Howell will now lead the largest university in North Carolina, with nearly 39,000 students and a $2 billion budget. He's no stranger to higher education. Howell has served previously as an NC State University's vice chancellor for external affairs, where he led efforts to support

Wake County Public Libraries invites readers of all ages to put their creativity to the test in a special bookmark-designing contest as part of the 2025 Summer Reading Program. The contest runs throughout March, and winning designs will be printed and distributed at all 23 Wake County libraries this summer. This year's theme, "Color Our World," encourages participants to create original bookmarks that celebrate the joy of reading and the

On February 28, 2025, former Councilman Brad Thompson and his wife, Dorothy Thompson, proudly presented the inaugural Southeast Raleigh Awards. The event recognized outstanding individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions to the Southeast Raleigh community. Six prestigious awards, named after local pioneers, were presented: The Charles W. Ward Leadership Award The Elizabeth B. Cofield Leadership Award The Fred J. Carnage Political Leadership Award The Jessie Copeland Advocacy Leadership