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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

Photos By Steve Worthy Cheers, celebration and the exclamation of "I'm a doctor, y'all!"  was part of the Shaw Commencement which took place in Downtown Raleigh on May 9th, 2026. One Hundred Fifty-Two grads, including those from the School of Divinity, before turning their tassels, listened to feature speaker Edwina Findley Dickerson; actress, author, and motivational speaker who inspired the audience. Mrs. Dickerson was given the Doctorate of Humane Letters,

The Conversation-A new modeling study by researchers at North Carolina State University and Carnegie Mellon University projects that the rapid expansion of data centers supporting artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency mining could raise wholesale electricity costs by as much as 57% in some U.S. regions by 2030. The study, published in Environmental Research Letters, also estimates that power-sector carbon dioxide emissions could be up to 28% higher compared to a future

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

By  Judaea Ingram Special to the Carolinian DURHAM, N.C - Weekend baseball at Durham Bulls Athletic Park carried a festive, family-centered atmosphere as the Durham Bulls hosted a home series against the Round Rock Express, highlighted by a Mother's Day celebration that blended baseball, special events, and community tradition in downtown Durham. While the series itself was part of the regular Minor League Baseball schedule, Sunday's matchup stood out as

By Karl Cameron Contributing Writer GREENSBORO-Bridget M. Long filed a timely response to Magistrate Judge L. Patrick Auld's Memorandum and Recommendation, dated April 3, 2026 to dismiss the pending lawsuit against United States Federal District Court Judge William L. Osteen, Jr. for his committing the crime of Obstruction of Justice in Employment Civil Rights Case No. 1:13-CV-315, by means of a Court Order to remove her case from a pending

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian SALISBURY, N.C. - Downtown Salisbury was packed with visitors Saturday as thousands gathered for the annual Cheerwine Festival, celebrating the cherry-flavored soft drink that has remained a North Carolina favorite for generations. Music echoed through downtown streets as festivalgoers moved between vendor tents, food trucks, live performances, and family activities during the daylong event. Bright red Cheerwine branding could be seen throughout the

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian CHARLOTTE, N.C - Charlotte's newest professional sports franchise officially stepped into the spotlight this week as the Charlotte Crown hosted its media day ahead of its inaugural season in the newly formed Upshot League, marking the return of professional women's basketball to the Queen City for the first time in nearly two decades. Held ahead of the team's May 21 season opener, the

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Democratic Gov. Josh Stein has proposed a sweeping change to one of North Carolina's largest and most debated education programs by recommending a phased wind-down of the state's Opportunity Scholarship voucher system. Under Stein's proposed budget, unveiled in late-April, the state would halt new enrollments in the Opportunity Scholarship Program and impose a stricter income cap on current recipients. The plan sets eligibility at 150%

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Tensions between Southeast Raleigh residents and city officials over the implementation of long-planned parks bond projects have resurfaced, as community members argue that years of grassroots planning are being overshadowed by a lack of transparency and limited public input, according to documents from the South Park-East Raleigh Neighborhood Association (SPERNA) obtained by The Carolinian. The concerns center on several initiatives tied to the historic South