Author: The Carolinian

NC NEWSLINE - The third time was a charm for Brooke Jackson. The mother of three finally completed self-improvement programs at StepUp Ministry that she first began in 2023, but dropped out of twice. "Things went well for a while until life showed up and I had to separate from the program," Jackson said, referring to the first time she left. "The second time, I was determined. I made it

NC NEWSLINE - Like a lot of people who've moved to North Carolina in recent years, Christa Jackson was looking for a lower cost of living. These days, she's not finding it. "I moved here three years ago from Los Angeles. Never thought that my very fuel-efficient, 12-gallon car would cost me $46 to fill-up here," said Jackson. "It's ridiculous." Jackson, a member of the Actors Equity Association, attended the

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Mollie Huston Lee was the first African American librarian in Wake County and the founder of the  Richard B. Harrison Wake County  Library Branch. Not only did she leave behind a legacy of helping others and encouraging a love of literacy, but her treasured collection is a rare and special intellectual treat she left for us to share, analyze, and dissect. Mrs. Lee started and

[caption id="attachment_20068" align="alignnone" width="780"] A makeshift memorial for Tasia Fortune is seen in the backyard of a vacant home in the 500 block of Road of Remembrance in Jackson on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. According to authorities, Fortune's body was found hanging from a tree in the backyard of a vacant home Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.[/caption] AP NEWS - The death of a Black Mississippi woman found hanging from a

AP NEWS - The sneaker company Converse has removed a social media ad that sparked outrage among critics who viewed it as evoking the Ku Klux Klan and lynching. The Instagram ad photo showed K-pop singer Karina wearing a skirt and holding a pair of Chuck 70 X sneakers. Critics lashed out online, saying that a white triangular image created by lighting on the skirt resembled a KKK hood and

SC DAILY GAZETTE - South Carolina locks up Black children at a higher rate than white children, found a report from a civil rights group released Wednesday. The American Civil Liberties Union's report, which drew from public records, came amid a push from legislators to crack down on violent crime among youth and improve conditions at the state Department of Juvenile Justice, where complaints about overcrowding and violence have persisted

[caption id="attachment_19988" align="alignnone" width="1200"] 332nd pilots at the 1949 Air Force 'Top Gun' Aerial Gunnery Competition. (U.S. Air Force)[/caption] Military.com-Lt. Col. James Harvey had one wish for much of his Air Force career. He wanted the 332nd Fighter Group - the Tuskegee Airmen - to be recognized for winning the Air Force's first-ever aerial gunnery competition. "We were the original 'Top Gun,'" he told AARP Studios. "Our competitors didn't think

By: Andrew McLean University of North Dakota Drugs for treating depression are among the most prescribed category of medications in the U.S. - 1 in 6 American adults take them. Some health researchers and advocates have raised concerns that too many patients are using antidepressants and that patients who want to stop taking them struggle to do so. One of the most prominent voices on this point is Health and

RALEIGH, N.C. - Today, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced the return of the Carolina Mining Star Program, a voluntary workplace safety and health initiative that recognizes mine and quarry operations demonstrating a strong commitment to protecting workers and continuously improving workplace safety. The program's return builds on a strong year for mining safety in North Carolina. No fatal injuries were reported among North Carolina's mine and quarry workers

FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C - Makai, a 12-year-old 7th grader from Fuquay-Varina, has advanced to the Top 15 in Russell Wilson's Youth Athlete of the Year competition, a national program that recognizes young athletes for making a difference both on and off the field. Top 10 finalists will be announced tonight at 8:00 PM. Makai plays for a local club competing at the National 1 League level, one of the highest levels