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By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian For Lillian M. Davis, mental health advocacy is not just a career, it is a lifelong responsibility shaped by personal experience, family, and a commitment to community care. Growing up in Johnston County, North Carolina, Davis described her childhood as rooted in a close-knit environment, but not always culturally diverse. That experience, she said, played a role in her decision to attend a

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC - North Carolina Black Alliance is marking its 25th year and just concluded its 20th Annual NC Black Summit, held at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. The event brought together Black elected officials, policy experts, partners, and community advocates to exchange ideas and explore solutions to improve the lives of Black people in North Carolina. The Summit's theme was "Unleashing OUR Power: United

RALEIGH, N.C.- Today Governor Josh Stein announced AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV), a global biopharmaceutical company, will create 734 jobs in a new pharmaceutical operation in Durham County. The company says it will invest $1.4 billion to build a 185-acre state-of-the-art manufacturing campus in the City of Durham. "We welcome AbbVie's major investment to North Carolina," said Governor Josh Stein. "When you combine our world-renowned research and innovation with a strong,

By Dominique Heath Columnist The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) brought student filmmakers, educators, local leaders and community members together at The Cary Theater for the Second Annual NCACC 100 Strong Productions Student Film Festival, a statewide event centered around storytelling, local history and community impact through film. Hosted by NCACC's documentary division, 100 Strong Productions, the festival gave students from counties across North Carolina an opportunity to

NC Newsline-North Carolina is the only state in the country where teacher pay is expected to drop this year, according to a new report from the National Education Association. The 2026 report ranks North Carolina 46th in the nation for average teacher pay. The state fell three spots from last year. Average salaries in the state are projected at $59,971 for the 2025-26 school year. That is a decrease from

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Two outgoing state lawmakers out of Mecklenburg County have changed their political affiliation to unaffiliated after losing their Democratic primaries by wide margins. State Reps. Carla Cunningham and Nasif Majeed announced their departures from the Democratic Party days apart, with Cunningham changing her registration on Friday and Majeed following on Monday. Both are nearing the end of their current terms after being defeated in March

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer A quarter century in law enforcement led one Fayetteville officer to a conclusion that is now shaping policy across North Carolina: arresting people struggling with addiction was not solving the problem. For 25 years, Lars Paul worked in narcotics enforcement with the Fayetteville Police Department, making drug arrests, responding to overdoses and leading high-risk operations. Over time, he said, the pattern became clear: many individuals

WUNC - The majority leader of the North Carolina House has filed a bill to withhold state funding from school districts or charter schools that violate the previously passed "Parents' Bill of Rights." That law bars public schools from teaching about gender identity, sexuality or sexual orientation or from keeping school materials about those subjects. Representative Brenden Jones (R-Robeson) announced he was filing the new bill at the end of

[caption id="attachment_17441" align="alignnone" width="1760"] Aaron Sanchez-Guerra / WUNC: The mural painted in memory of Andrew Brown Jr. on the side of the home he rented on Perry St. in Elizabeth City.[/caption] WUNC - Five years ago, 42-year-old Andrew Brown, Jr. died in his car a few yards away from his home in Elizabeth City, with a deputy sheriff's bullet in the back of his head. Brown Jr.'s death in 2021

After 86 years of serving the African American community across North Carolina, The Carolinian continues to grow and evolve while remaining committed to its mission of informing, uplifting, and connecting the communities it serves. Beginning Monday, May 4, 2026, The Carolinian will officially relocate its office to 1015 Cross Link Road in Raleigh. While the newspaper is transitioning from its longtime building, its presence and commitment to the community remain