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BY: GREG CHILDRESS NC Newsline Paul Slack was 22 years-old when he bought his first home. That was 10 years ago in Minneapolis. Slack, who now lives in Durham, had just finished college in Atlanta. After graduation, he returned home to Minneapolis and moved in with his parents. The stay at his parents' home was a short one. "My dad came down with a list of chores he wanted me to

SC Daily Gazette-Americans are racking up credit card debt as they struggle to keep up with the cost of living, and experts say those who earn the least are the hardest hit. Total credit card balances rose 5.8% from a year ago, to $1.14 trillion, according to a recent New York Fed report. Equifax credit files through June show that credit card delinquency is still rising, but delinquency on consumer

WASHINGTON (AP) - The origins of Labor Day date back to the late 19th century, when activists first sought to establish a day that would pay tribute to workers. The first U.S. Labor Day celebration took place in New York City on Sept. 5, 1882. Some 10,000 workers marched in a parade organized by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor. A handful of cities and states began

By Lucas Thomae Carolina Public Press A federal lawsuit filed two weeks ago by advocacy group Disability Rights NC alleges that Moore County Department of Social Services unlawfully institutionalized two children while their mother was being treated for cancer. According to the complaint, Vass resident Rumina Slazas was hospitalized for cancer in July 2022. A month later, Moore County DSS took custody of her 14-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter, both

By  GARY D. ROBERTSON COLFAX, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina conservatives who gathered recently over coffee and pancakes at the Olympic Family Restaurant to support Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson knew about some of the controversial things he has said previously, but they were inclined to be forgiving. "He's a good speaker. He made some mistakes in his past," said Allan Jones, a 59-year-old truck driver, at the campaign event near his home

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA  Dr. Tshaka Cunningham, a pioneering molecular biologist, has made an extraordinary journey from the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. to the cutting edge of precision medicine and genomics. Returning to his roots for an interview on the PBS show "The Chavis Chronicles," Cunningham shared insights into his career, the importance of diversity in science, and his commitment to advancing genomics for the betterment of all

NCDHHS Launches Strategic Housing Plan to Expand Support for People with Disabilities RALEIGH - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently launched the North Carolina Strategic Housing Plan to help maintain, increase and better utilize affordable supportive housing for people with disabilities across the state. This plan addresses housing needs for individuals with disabilities, including those who are currently receiving or eligible for NCDHHS-funded services as well as those

  By: Paige Gross  NC Newsline In June, amid a bitterly contested Republican gubernatorial primary race, a short video began circulating on social media showing Utah Gov. Spencer Cox purportedly admitting to fraudulent collection of ballot signatures. The governor, however, never said any such thing and courts have upheld his election victory. The false video was part of a growing wave of election-related content created by artificial intelligence. At least

By: Jordan Meadows  Staff Writer In the first half of 2024, Raleigh has seen a troubling rise in homicides despite an overall decline in violent crime. This paradoxical trend has highlighted significant challenges for city leaders and law enforcement as they grapple with a multifaceted crime landscape. The Raleigh Police Department (RPD) reported a 5% decline in overall violent crime in the first six months of this year compared to

TheConversation-Prominent cases of purported lying continue to dominate the news cycle. President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden was found guilty of lying on a government form while purchasing a handgun. Republican Representative George Santos allegedly lied in many ways, including to donors through a third party in order to misuse the funds raised. The rapper Offset admitted to lying on Instagram about his wife, Cardi B, being unfaithful. There are