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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC - As we search for innovative solutions to the cost-of-living crisis, an important bill was filed in the North Carolina General Assembly on April 30, 2026, House Bill 1200, formally known as the Tax-Free Family Essentials Act. This bill proposes to eliminate the state sales tax on a critical list of non-negotiable healthcare and hygiene products. Walking through the halls of the General

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Smithfield, NC - Former Governor RoyDunn, NC - In a powerful demonstration of community and collaboration, the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural EmpowHer event last Monday morning at the Dunn Shrine Center. Brought to life by powerhouse presenting sponsor KS Bank, the morning gathering was explicitly designed as an intentional space to encourage, equip, and empower local women making an impact in

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Franklin County, NC - Preservation North Carolina, or PresNC, has been Saving Places That Matter to the Diverse People of North Carolina Since 1939. As part of a recent historic "Ramble" in Franklin County, PresNC hosted visitors at several properties, including the Historic Perry's School, several churches, and historic residences. The day began with a tour of the historic Perry's School educational complex in rural

By Judaea Ingram Special to the Carolinian CARY, N.C. - Despite early rain and gray skies, families, healthcare workers, students, and community organizations gathered across the Triangle for the 2026 March for Babies walk, an annual event organized by March of Dimes to raise awareness and funding for maternal and infant health. Participants arrived wearing purple and pink event shirts, while many children and families sported superhero capes bearing the

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Smithfield, NC - Former Governor Roy Cooper brought his U.S. Senate campaign to Johnston County, speaking to a packed room of supporters about affordability, healthcare, and corporate accountability. His focus is "making stuff cost less." During the Smithfield event, Cooper heavily contrasted his record in North Carolina state government with that of his Republican opponent, former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley, whom he repeatedly

NC NEWSLINE - The State Employees Association of North Carolina has a simple explanation for the raft of vacant positions in state government: poor pay. A dashboard released by SEANC on Wednesday compiles findings from State Auditor Dave Boliek's January report on long-term vacancies in state government, arguing that the auditor's inquiry vindicates their assertion that inadequate salaries are the primary reason many of North Carolina's government positions go unfilled.

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer North Carolina Democrats have abandoned a high-profile federal lawsuit challenging the state's Republican-drawn Senate map.  State Rep. Rodney Pierce of Halifax County and co-plaintiff Moses Matthews, a voting rights advocate, filed a stipulation of dismissal last Monday with the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, formally ending their appeal of a lower court ruling that upheld the contested districts. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2023,

WUNC - Leaders in the General Assembly are still hammering out a long-delayed state budget that they expect to release in June and then vote on shortly after. While much of that budget is unknown, state lawmakers released a one-page document this week outlining their proposed salary schedule for North Carolina teachers. The information released this week was simply a preview of teacher pay, part of the General Assembly's "budget

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Raleigh and the surrounding Triangle region are seeing a complex shift in violent crime trends, as recent incidents have tested public confidence and prompted a visible response from local law enforcement. Newly released first-quarter data from 2025 show that homicides in Raleigh rose modestly year-over-year, from 9 incidents in Q1 2024 to 11 in Q1 2025. Nine of the eleven cases have already been closed,

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian As graduation season peaks across North Carolina, thousands of college students in the Triangle are stepping into a job market that remains strong overall but increasingly competitive for entry-level positions. The Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill region, often referred to as the Research Triangle, continues to rank as one of the fastest-growing hubs for college-educated residents in the country. Recent Census-based analysis shows the area has