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NC Newsline - Millions of women could face new challenges to voting under President Donald Trump's SAVE America Act, which would require voters to prove their citizenship before casting a ballot. The federal legislation would mandate that most Americans show a birth certificate or passport to register to vote. But people with names that don't match their birth certificate in some instances could have to produce additional documents like a

AP NEWS - A blockade of Iranian ports that President Donald Trump said began Monday could further disrupt oil prices, has spurred questions about international law and leaves doubts about whether the pressure tactic will force Tehran to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatened to impose the blockade after talks to further a fragile ceasefire ended without a deal this past weekend. Iran had previously halted nearly all

(Reuters) - Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama, speaking in New York in March, criticised the U.S. administration for what he described as normalising the erasure of Black history, warning such policies could have ‌ripple effects elsewhere. Since his return to power, U.S. President Donald Trump has targeted U.S. cultural and historical institutions - from museums to monuments to national parks - to remove what he calls "anti-American" ideology. His declarations

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Sanford, N.C. - For Dr. Shawn E. Williams, the vision behind MINA Charter School of Lee County was never just about education-it was personal. The school was founded in honor of his mother, who passed away in 2016. "MINA" was the name she was affectionately called, and it became the inspiration behind the school's meaning: More Is Now Achievable. "What we built was rooted in

RALEIGH, N.C. - On Saturday, March 28, 2026, the Raleigh Graduate Chapter of SWING PHI SWING SFI officially launched the Dr. Gwen Keith Newsome Foundation for Mental Wellness at Christian Faith Baptist Church, located at 509 Hilltop Drive. The church, led by Pastor Reverend Keith A. Darlington, served as the gathering place for community leaders, healthcare professionals, and residents united in advancing mental health awareness. Established in honor of the

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Born Leroy Paige on July 7, 1906, in Mobile, baseball legend Satchel Paige rose from difficult beginnings to become one of the most iconic figures in the sport's history. His family altered the spelling of their last name to distance themselves from his father, and he earned the nickname "Satchel" as a child while working as a porter at a train station, where he devised

RALEIGH, NC-Historic percentages of North Carolina public school students are enrolling and succeeding in college-level courses while still in high school, according to new data presented to the State Board of Education today. Data from the Class of 2025 shows that 54% of graduates successfully completed at least one college-level course/exam through Advanced Placement (AP), the Career and College Promise (CCP) program, International Baccalaureate or other college-level courses during high

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer The atmosphere was electric at the Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center as guitar and music legend Carlos Santana took the stage for what can only be described as a truly timeless concert. The 10-time Grammy-winning guitarist, known for his masterful fusion of rock, blues, and Latin rhythms, delivered an outstanding performance that once again displayed his artistic brilliance. But beyond the soaring guitar solos

THE CONVERSATION - The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence isn't the only important anniversary in 2026. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of an extraordinary case of student activism that helped lead to the Supreme Court's decision outlawing segregated schools. In April 1951, 16-year-old Barbara Rose Johns organized a student strike to protest the shabby conditions and inadequate education at her segregated Black high school in Prince

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer A state advisory council convened by Governor Josh Stein is warning that North Carolina's rapidly expanding market for hemp-derived THC products is operating in a regulatory vacuum, describing the current system as a "wild west" that poses risks to consumers and calling on lawmakers to establish a comprehensive legal framework. In a newly released interim report on Friday, the North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis