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NC NEWSLINE - North Carolina's economy is missing out on billions of dollars in economic activity each year due to inaction from lawmakers, according to a North Carolina Justice Center report released Thursday. Entitled "The Cost of Inaction - 2024 State of Working North Carolina," the report attributes the losses to the failure of state lawmakers' to ensure or provide for adequate wages, paid leave, childcare and elder care funding,

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1200"] A community event at a barbershop organized by Shackle Free Community Outreach Agency Credit: Shackle Free Community Outreach Agency[/caption]   By: Vibhav Nandagiri NC Health News In an ongoing effort to get essential health information to people in nontraditional settings, one organization in eastern North Carolina is using an approach that empowers their community's trusted voices. Shackle Free Community Outreach Agency helps train barbers and beauticians

Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer Weddings are special opportunities to celebrate love, commitment, and the beginning of a new life together. Yet, somewhere along the way, the idea of the "perfect wedding" has become synonymous with extravagant spending. I thought love didn't cost a thing. Social media and Western customs say otherwise. For many couples, the pressure to have a lavish event can lead to financial stress, debt, and even

Application period now open for home repair forgivable loans Qualifying homeowners in Wake County can get up to $90,000 to address urgent repairs that threaten the safety and stability of their homes. The Major Repair Program is a pilot available to low-income homeowners, regardless of age, on a first-come, first-served basis. At least 15 homeowners will be able to benefit from $1.35 million allocated by the Wake County Board of

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - There was one major deciding factor in Cierra Gilliam's decision about where to go to college. When she toured the University of Alabama's flagship campus in Tuscaloosa, her guide took her to the Black Student Union office on the first floor of the student center. Gilliam said there were Black students there offering resources for trips to and from the airport, as well as hair salons

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Sylvester Magee, who is thought to have been born in or around May 1841, and widely recognized as the last living former American slave, captivated the nation with his remarkable life story. Magee's early years were spent on the J.J. Shanks plantation in what is believed to be Granville County, North Carolina. Born to enslaved parents Ephraim and Jeanette, Magee was purchased at age 19

EXPECTATIONS: The Panthers have no grand illusions of being a Super Bowl contender following a 2-15 season in which they never held a lead for a single play in the fourth quarter. This season is all about the development of second-year quarterback Bryce Young, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft who struggled as a rookie going 2-14 as a starter with just 11 touchdown passes. He was

NEW YORK (AP) - It started a couple of years ago when Juliana Pache was doing a crossword puzzle and got stuck. She was unfamiliar with the reference that the clue made. It made her think about what a crossword puzzle would look like if the clues and answers included more of some subjects that she WAS familiar with, thanks to her own identity and interests - Black history and

Photographer: Mathias Bishop Staff Writer: Jordan Meadows The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh celebrated its 15th year. The event took place over the weekend on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. Known for attracting over 40,000 attendees, the festival aimed to unite and educate through the celebration of African American culture. Highlights included performances by The Ray Band and the Singo Dance Troupe, interactive art projects, and a variety of

By: Ms. Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer In a world of disposable goods and fast fashion, there is a growing movement toward sustainability, which I am passionate about. There is no such thing as trash if you use your imagination. Recycling and upcycling have become my way of life, not just as a hobby, but as a mission to fight against the tide of economic instability and environmental degradation. On many