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The Hill - Radio host Charlamagne tha God and CNN anchor Anderson Cooper had a heated exchange late Thursday evening over the network's coverage of Vice President Harris compared to former President Trump. The debate started when Charlamagne, a Harris supporter, demanded to know why networks, including CNN, refused to cover Trump as a "fascist" but extensively covered the former president's comments about Harris's race. "It's crazy, because you still don't have news networks having

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer A celebration took place in Durham as Ms. Catharine Ferrell marked her 112th birthday, making her one of the few super-centenarians in the world. The Durham County Sheriff's Office organized a special event on Sunday to honor this extraordinary milestone at the historic J.A. Whitted School, now a Senior Living Housing Center. Ms. Ferrell, the guest of honor, has an inspiring family history. Her grandmother

Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer Meeting Kamille Richardson at a Raleigh Chamber Event was an absolute delight. The event was inside a beautiful and rentable space in Moore Square in downtown Raleigh. I'm not sure what I loved more the short ribs or the exposed brick and soft lighting but the ambiance was amazing and our table quickly filled with interesting people. We all chatted for a while and as

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer As early voting progresses in North Carolina, the state has reported 1 million ballots cast as of Monday morning, representing approximately 13 percent of all registered voters in the state. This year's turnout includes 916,433 in-person early votes, 77,831 absentee domestic votes, 11,168 absentee overseas votes, and 2,691 absentee military votes. Compared to previous elections, early voting has seen notable shifts in demographics and party

NEW YORK (AP) - The 12-month grace period for student loan borrowers ended on Sept. 30. The "on-ramp" period helped borrowers who are struggling to make payments avoid the risk of defaulting and hurting their credit score. "The end of the on-ramp period means the beginning of the potentially harsh consequences for student loan borrowers who are not able to make payments," said Persis Yu, Deputy Executive Director at the Student Borrower

[caption id="attachment_9478" align="aligncenter" width="674"] Leading Men fellow Davontez Johnson, right, high-fives preschooler Kodi during a name writing exercise, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)[/caption] BALTIMORE (AP) - Before 19-year-old Davontez Johnson found himself in a preschool classroom at Dorothy I. Heights Elementary, he was a senior at a nearby high school who, like many students his age, was unsure of what

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services hosted its Annual Assistive Technology Expo, "Breaking Boundaries, Empowering Lives," on October 3, 2024. This event was very informative in regards to technologies, devices, opportunities, and resources from differently abled people and their families.  More than 45 companies and organizations including NC Agrability, NC Parks and Recreation, Disability Rights, NC Services for the Blind, Humanware,

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming customer service in unprecedented ways, particularly within fast food and other service-oriented industries. As customer expectations soar, businesses increasingly turn to automation and predictive analytics to enhance the customer experience. This shift addresses long-standing frustrations associated with traditional customer service models, often leaving customers feeling unheard and unvalued. Today's customers demand seamless, personalized, and efficient service. Yet,

NEW YORK (AP) - Connor Tomasko grew up wary of credit cards. As she taught herself more about managing money, she realized that many people also have bad habits when it comes to payment apps. Tomasko, 31, a freelance software consultant in Chicago, understands why people appreciate the ease of the apps, which typically only require you to know someone's username in order to send money. But she realized that

Durham, N.C. - The Durham Board of County Commissioners announced Larissa S. Williamson as Durham County Attorney during its October 14, 2024, BOCC Regular Session. She permanently fills the position which has been vacant since January 2024. Williamson assumed the position after being sworn in by Superior Court Judge Josephine Davis who administered the oath of office. She shared the following observation regarding her selection, "Durham County is not only