Author: Jordan Meadows

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer GoTriangle's newly appointed President and CEO, Dr. Brian Smith, has officially stepped into the role with a pragmatic focus on strengthening the foundation of the Triangle's regional transit system. At a press conference last Wednesday, Smith outlined his immediate priorities and long-term vision, emphasizing reliability, consistency, and collaboration as cornerstones for GoTriangle's future success. [caption id="attachment_12390" align="alignleft" width="368"] Dr. Brian Smith[/caption] Smith takes the helm

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The 19th Annual North Carolina Minority Farmers & Landowners Conference began Monday morning at the Raleigh Hilton in North Hills. Archie Hart, a small farms representative with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture (NCDA), opened the event with a welcome and introduction, followed by remarks from Shauna Williams, Executive Director of the Legislative Black Caucus. The conference opened with a policy-focused session titled "Ag Policy

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Southeast Raleigh's Olde Towne subdivision remains the focal point of growing controversy as mounting complaints from residents on the east side of the neighborhood reveal a troubling pattern of exclusion, confusion, and possible civil rights violations. As previously reported in The Carolinian, the east side of the development-particularly near Holiday Drive, Primrose Bank Road, Bowmont Grove Street, and Karsota Lane-has been the site of intense

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Charles Jackson French, a name once confined to forgotten pages of history, is now being rightfully recognized as a national hero.  Born on September 25, 1919, in Arkansas, French rose from humble beginnings-an orphan who moved to Omaha, Nebraska, to live with his older sister-to become the embodiment of bravery and sacrifice during World War II. French first enlisted in the United States Navy in

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer In a unanimous decision, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) Board of Education has appointed Dr. Rodney N. Trice as the district's next superintendent. Trice, who currently serves as Deputy Superintendent for Teaching & Learning, Systemic Equity, and Engagement, will officially take the helm on July 1. He is the third Black person to be named superintendent in the history of CHCCS. "This community has

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer  The struggle against slavery in the United States began well before the Civil War. As early as 1789, organizations like the Pennsylvania Society for the Abolition of Slavery sought to improve conditions for free Blacks and abolish slavery. The Missouri Compromise of 1820 was an early attempt by Congress to manage the spread of slavery by prohibiting it north of the Missouri border. In the

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer In honor of the Juneteenth holiday, the third annual North Carolina Official Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony was held Monday outside the Durham County Courthouse. This year marked the fourth year since Durham County Government officially recognized Juneteenth as a county holiday, and the third year the Juneteenth flag has been raised in front of county buildings. The ceremony served as the official kick-off to the 20th

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Outrage continues to grow in the wake of newly released body cam footage showing two North Carolina state troopers discussing a cover-up after the October 2024 crash that killed Tyrone Mason. A Thursday rally outside the Wake County Justice Center brought together civil rights leaders, attorneys, and state officials demanding accountability - after the Wake County District Attorney announced the troopers involved would not face

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The Wake County Board of Commissioners approved a $2.1 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 on Monday night in a 6-1 vote, setting in motion a plan that increases public school funding while making cuts to affordable housing and emergency services. Commissioner Shinica Thomas cast the lone vote against the budget, warning that the county is being forced into a "false and dangerous choice" between

[caption id="attachment_12012" align="alignnone" width="1280"] (L to R) Officer Garrett Macario & Sgt. Matthew Morrison with the North Carolina Highway Patrol.[/caption] By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer In October 2024, Tyrone Mason died in a suspicious car crash on Capital Boulevard, and questions quickly arose about the actions of state troopers investigating the incident. Mason, 31, had a blood alcohol level of about .11, the medical examiner found. But while impairment played