Maple hardwood, the very foundation of the Final Four, is ingrained with basketball’s rich history

[caption id="attachment_11223" align="alignnone" width="800"] (AP News/Eric Gray)[/caption] BY  AARON BEARD (AP NEWS) Down on hands and knees in the Alamodome, workers lurched forward to generate enough leverage to slide one large wood panel alongside another. Nearby was a 15-pound sledgehammer at the ready for a few swings into the panel sides - a plastic block absorbing the impact and providing protection to the precious wood - to wedge them into place.

Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

BY  JILL COLVIN (AP News) A trio of elections on Tuesday provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump at the beginning of an ambitious term, as Democrats rallied against his efforts to slash the federal government and the outsize role being played by billionaire Elon Musk. In the marquee race for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, the conservative judge endorsed by Trump and backed by Musk and his groups to the

Booker sets record for longest Senate speech in history

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="599"] (AP Photo)[/caption] THE HILL - Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on Tuesday set a new record for longest floor speech in Senate history, having held the floor for 25 hours and 5 minutes to decry potential GOP spending cuts in their looming tax bill and policies put in place by the Trump administration. Booker, the No. 4 member of Democratic leadership, wrapped up at 8:05 p.m. EDT Tuesday,

Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding for programs with ‘improper ideology’

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday revealed his intention to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targets funding for programs that advance "divisive narratives" and "improper ideology," the latest step in a broadside against culture he deems too liberal. Trump claimed there has been a "concerted and widespread" effort over the past decade to rewrite American history by replacing "objective facts" with a

The Go See NC Series: A Day In … Little Washington, NC

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer Embark on another adventure with The Carolinian as we continue our 'A Day In...' series, designed to guide you through the diverse and welcoming cities of North Carolina and beyond. Our journey resumes in Little Washington, where we'll highlight the restaurants, historic landmarks, and local businesses that make this town a treasure. Consider this your ongoing guide to exploring the best of our state. 

Ligon Celebrates Black History Month

Janet Jeffries | Contributor In Celebration of Black History Month, Ligon's Program Coordinator, Megan Retseck invited  Alumni to be a part of a two-day round table discussion.  February 24th and February 27th 2025 were two days 2 days of successful  conversations between Ligon's Magnet Middle School students and Alumni. February 24th Alumni participants were Joseph Ratliff, Claude Lee, Geneva Rogers, Patricia Nwosu, Charles Revis, Linda Mial. and Janet Jones.  We

The Grim History Of Raleigh’s Segregated Communities 

By Greg Childress NC Newsline Lisa Boccetti and Bob Williams beamed with pride as they shared the culmination of a year's-long work to identify Wake County deeds that contain racially restrictive covenants. The covenants shaped city and county housing patterns and led Raleigh to grow into what has been described as an "intentionally segregated city." The married couple of more than 40 years and a small army of volunteers combed

Millions Of Americans Juggling Side Hustles To Make Ends Meet

By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com A new 2025 Side Hustle Survey from LendingTree shows that nearly half of Americans, 44 percent, have a side hustle, with many depending on the extra income to cover basic expenses. The findings reflect the financial strain millions face as wages remain stagnant and the cost of living continues to rise. Among those with a side hustle, 43 percent say they need the additional income

Raleigh’s Stand Up For Science Rally Is A Fights For Funding

  Jordan Meadows  Staff Writer Hundreds of scientists, students, and community members gathered at Raleigh's Halifax Mall on Friday afternoon for the "Stand Up for Science" rally, protesting the Trump administration's proposed cuts to federal science funding. The demonstration, part of a nationwide series of protests from San Francisco to Washington D.C., stems from concerns over the future of scientific research, education, and public health in the face of severe