NC State Hires Former Wolfpack Player, Justin Gainey As Men’s Basketball Coach

(AP)-N.C. State moved quickly to hire one of its own to lead the Wolfpack men's basketball program. The school announced the hiring of Tennessee assistant coach and former Wolfpack player Justin Gainey as head coach on Tuesday. That came five days after the departure of Will Wade after one season for a second stint at LSU. N.C. State had an agreement in place with the 49-year-old Gainey to start the

ICE Eyes Multiple NC Site For Migrant Detention Centers

[caption id="attachment_17029" align="alignnone" width="1760"] The current Rivers Correctional Institute in Winton, NC is closed but is actively maintained, according to its owner The GEO Group. (Aaron Sanchez-Guerra / WUNC News)[/caption] By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer A growing national debate over immigration detention has found a focal point in eastern North Carolina, where federal officials and private prison operators are exploring new sites for expanded Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities.

AI Cameras Have Quietly Appeared In Thousands Of American Cities 

THE CONVERSATION - For decades, cars dictated urban planning in the United States. Few could have predicted that they would one day also double as nodes for surveillance. In thousands of towns and cities across the U.S., automatic license plate readers have been installed at major intersections, bridges and highway off-ramps. These camera-based systems capture the license plate data of passing vehicles, along with images of the vehicle and time

Durham Tenants Unionize To Fight For Repairs, Respect

[caption id="attachment_17056" align="alignnone" width="1536"] Residents of Willard Street Apartments and nearby Ashton Place in downtown Durham formed tenant unions Thursday to fight against what they contend are poor management and shoddy building maintenance practices. (Photo: Greg Childress/NC Newsline)[/caption] NC NEWSLINE - Residents of Willard Street Apartments and nearby Ashton Place in downtown Durham formed tenant unions Thursday to fight against what they contend are poor management and shoddy building maintenance

Behind the Scenes: Black Issues Forum Bridging the Gap in Autism Advocacy

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer RTP, NC - PBS NC Black Issues Forum in it's 40th year continues to do the work tackling important topics as a fixture of national Black media. We were given behind the scenes access on an essential conversation on neurodiversity, specifically focusing on the landscape of autism support within North Carolina. Hosted by Kenia Thompson, the segment featured insights from Nicole Harris of the Autism

NCDHHS Secretary Pays A Visit To Eastern North Carolina 

RALEIGH - North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai, and NCDHHS Deputy Secretary for Opportunity and Well-Being Michael Leighs, traveled to eastern North Carolina this week to meet with leadership and participate in discussions with the Dare County Department of Health and Human Services, Chowan County Department of Social Services (DSS) and ECU Health Chowan Hospital. During this trip, Secretary Sangvai discussed the current state of North Carolina

Going To An HBCU Has Been Linked To Better Health For Black Students

THE GUARDIAN - Attending a historically Black college or university (HBCU) as a young adult may be linked with better later-life cognitive outcomes for Black Americans, according to a recent study. The authors sampled 1,978 Black American adults who attended college between 1940 and 1980 (35% attended an HBCU), and who attended a high school in a state with an HBCU. The conclusion? There may be a correlation between collegiate

Gov. Stein Hosts Women’s History Month Event, Highlights Economic Opportunity for Women

(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein hosted a reception at the North Carolina Executive Mansion to celebrate Women's History Month. Governor Stein also hosted a roundtable to discuss the North Carolina Council for Women's latest report and share his commitment to promoting economic opportunity for all North Carolinians. "Women's History Month is a time to celebrate the women who have shaped our state and commit to building a future where every woman

Textbooks vs. Technology: State Leaders Grapple With N.C.’s Lack Of Teachers

[caption id="attachment_17003" align="alignnone" width="1538"] Screenshot[/caption] By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Lawmakers on the North Carolina Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee spent Tuesday morning grappling with how best to measure student success, modernize curriculum, and address challenges in the state's teacher pipeline, with members raising pointed questions about both instructional methods and long-term outcomes. A recurring theme throughout the meeting was how students are being taught, particularly in early grades. Rep.

Applications Open for Goldman Sachs One Million Black in Business Cohort

RALEIGH - Applications are now open for the Fall 2026 cohort of the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business program, a free initiative designed to help sole proprietors expand their businesses and drive economic growth in their communities. The program aims to equip entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and connections needed to transform business potential into measurable growth. Open to sole proprietors across the country, the initiative