Author: Jheri Hardaway

Jheri Hardaway is a staff writer for The Carolinian whose reporting explores the intersection of activism, politics, and community life across North Carolina. Drawing on her own experience and history in political organizing and civic engagement, Hardaway focuses on political coverage that highlights grassroots movements, public policy, and the voices of communities often overlooked in traditional media. Through thoughtful storytelling and analysis, she brings attention to the people and issues shaping the region’s political and social landscape.

A Wake County Library’s Mollie Huston Lee Collection: Reflecting On Writings Of George Washington Williams 

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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
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Support Danya Perry: A Heart for the Community Needs a New Heart

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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer If you know Danya Perry, you know he is a man who leads with his heart. As the first-ever Director of Equitable Economic Development for Wake County, Danya has spent years ensuring that Raleigh's growth is fair and inclusive. From corporate inclusivity to citizen mobility, his people-focused approach-informed by a background in sociology rather than just business-has made him a champion for those often left
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Part One: Meet Ms. Gwendolyn White (Analysis)

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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Ms. Gwendolyn White has been seeking justice for racially targeted harassment since 2020. Her alleged actions on Friday, May 21st, are unacceptable; at the same time, all Americans should understand the backstory and the need for law enforcement and judicial system reform for all of our protection. What happened to Ms. White and her mother is un-American and should never happen to another tax-paying citizen
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NC Legislature Considers H1200 Tax-Free Pads and Diapers

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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC - As we search for innovative solutions to the cost-of-living crisis, an important bill was filed in the North Carolina General Assembly on April 30, 2026, House Bill 1200, formally known as the Tax-Free Family Essentials Act. This bill proposes to eliminate the state sales tax on a critical list of non-negotiable healthcare and hygiene products. Walking through the halls of the General
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Dunn Chamber’s EmpowerHer Inaugural Event

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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Smithfield, NC - Former Governor RoyDunn, NC - In a powerful demonstration of community and collaboration, the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural EmpowHer event last Monday morning at the Dunn Shrine Center. Brought to life by powerhouse presenting sponsor KS Bank, the morning gathering was explicitly designed as an intentional space to encourage, equip, and empower local women making an impact in
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Preservation North Carolina’s Franklin County Ramble

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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Franklin County, NC - Preservation North Carolina, or PresNC, has been Saving Places That Matter to the Diverse People of North Carolina Since 1939. As part of a recent historic "Ramble" in Franklin County, PresNC hosted visitors at several properties, including the Historic Perry's School, several churches, and historic residences. The day began with a tour of the historic Perry's School educational complex in rural
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Cooper’s “Make Stuff Cost Less” Tour

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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Smithfield, NC - Former Governor Roy Cooper brought his U.S. Senate campaign to Johnston County, speaking to a packed room of supporters about affordability, healthcare, and corporate accountability. His focus is "making stuff cost less." During the Smithfield event, Cooper heavily contrasted his record in North Carolina state government with that of his Republican opponent, former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley, whom he repeatedly
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NC Lawmakers Weigh In On The Supreme Court Dismantling of the Voting Rights Act

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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer North Carolina General Assembly - In a monumental 6-3 decision that has sent shockwaves through the American South, the U.S. Supreme Court has effectively dismantled key protections of the landmark Voting Rights Act (VRA). The ruling, which centers on the case Louisiana v. Callais, upends decades of precedent and makes it significantly harder for minority voters to challenge racially discriminatory voting maps and laws. The
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A Troubling Pattern of Racial Disparities In Wells Fargo’s Mortgage Lending 

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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Charlotte, NC - Wells Fargo's mortgage lending patterns demonstrate significant racial disparities in Charlotte and across North Carolina, according to a new report released by Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund, North Carolina United Power for Action/NC Industrial Areas Foundation, Organized Power in Numbers, and UNITE HERE North Carolina. The study analyzed nearly 25,000 North Carolina mortgage applications and over 16,000 mortgage loans at Wells
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U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis To Speak At Campbell University Law School Hooding Graduation 

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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) will offer the commencement address at Campbell University School of Law's 48th annual hooding and graduation ceremony on Friday, May 8, 2026, Dean J. Rich Leonard has announced. "I am proud to announce that Senator Tillis will serve as our hooding and graduation speaker as we celebrate 50 years as a law school,"  Leonard said. "He is an important voice
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