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[caption id="attachment_17601" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Father and son doing homework with laptop at home. Father and teenage son using laptop. Boy and dad sitting at home working with notebook[/caption] Sponsored-Across North Carolina, thousands of children rely on foster families for safety and stability. For many, their strongest bond is with a sibling who has shared the same experiences. When children enter foster care, siblings are often their only constant presence. Yet

By Cash Michaels Contributing Writer Just when many thought that St. Augustine's University (SAU) in Raleigh was well on the road to overcoming its problems, comes word that the private Episcopalian HBCU has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to address its massive debt. Doing so, SAU's Board of Trustees said in an announcement, is a "deliberate and strategic step to advance the University's long-term sustainability while addressing current financial

[caption id="attachment_17575" align="alignnone" width="1440"] Attorney Edward Blackmon Jr., 78, a civil rights attorney and a former state representative, right, demonstrates how he and other civil rights marchers were taught how to protect themselves if physically set upon by lawmen to his son State Sen. Bradford Blackmon, D-Canton, in Canton, Miss., Friday, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)[/caption] JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - At 16, Edward Blackmon Jr. was arrested during

NC Newsline-A bill allowing people to carry concealed handguns without permits is dangerous, Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead said Tuesday, as it would increase gun violence and make the jobs of law enforcement officers harder. Birkhead spoke at a news conference with gun control advocates. They gathered in Raleigh as part of their efforts to convince House members to uphold Gov. Josh Stein's veto of a bill that would make

THE CONVERSATION - Americans spend a remarkable amount of time shopping - more than on education, volunteering or even talking on the phone. But the way they shop is shifting dramatically, as major platforms and retailers are racing to automate commercial decision-making. Artificial intelligence agents can already search for products, recommend options and even complete purchases on a consumer's behalf. Yet many shoppers remain uneasy about handing over control. Although

THE HILL - On average, Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year. So, how will they spend them? The Treasury Department said in a release on Tax Day that as of April 14, the average tax refund this filing season was more than $3,400, an increase of 11 percent from last year. Filers can check the status of their refund using the "Where's My Refund" tool on either IRS.gov

WASHINGTON - A coalition of Democratic attorneys general and governors sued the U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday over forthcoming regulations that will impose new borrowing limits for students pursuing certain advanced degree programs. The lawsuit - filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland - challenges a portion of the incoming federal student loan system overhaul that sets stricter loan caps for students partaking in postbaccalaureate

NC NEWSLINE - Tyrrell County Manager David Clegg watched closely last week as lawmakers debated the merit of a constitutional amendment to limit the rate at which local governments' can increase property taxes. Clegg says voter approval of a levy limit will rob the tiny, rural county of 3,000 residents of desperately needed tax revenue. With a budget of approximately $10 million a year, the county runs on one of

RALEIGH, N.C.- Today Governor Josh Stein announced AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV), a global biopharmaceutical company, will create 734 jobs in a new pharmaceutical operation in Durham County. The company says it will invest $1.4 billion to build a 185-acre state-of-the-art manufacturing campus in the City of Durham. "We welcome AbbVie's major investment to North Carolina," said Governor Josh Stein. "When you combine our world-renowned research and innovation with a strong,

NC Newsline-North Carolina is the only state in the country where teacher pay is expected to drop this year, according to a new report from the National Education Association. The 2026 report ranks North Carolina 46th in the nation for average teacher pay. The state fell three spots from last year. Average salaries in the state are projected at $59,971 for the 2025-26 school year. That is a decrease from