Omega Psi Phi Chapter Holds Achievement Week Activities

[caption id="attachment_15030" align="aligncenter" width="796"] Psi Phi Chapter Achievement Week honorees standing with their awards.[/caption] WINSTON-SALEM, NC - The Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. recently concluded a weeklong of activities as part of the fraternity's International Achievement Week, highlighted by the annual awards banquet. This year's theme was "Impactful Service Through Intentional Friendship."  The activities got under way on Veterans Day, November 11, with a breakfast at

Does It Seem Like Everyone Around You Is Getting Sick?

You've probably noticed more sniffles, coughs and "Can't come into work today" texts than usual. It's that time of year again-the season of passing colds and unexpected viruses. But what exactly is going around right now and how can you protect yourself? Viruses love to spread where people gather, whether it's the office, the gym, or even your own home. But don't worry; a little knowledge and a few precautions

Apple Delays RTP Hub, Secures Four-Year Extension

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Apple's long-anticipated Research Triangle Park (RTP) campus has entered another extended holding pattern as North Carolina formally approved the company's request to push back the hiring and investment milestones tied to its incentive package. The NC Economic Investment Committee voted to grant Apple a four-year extension on the timelines originally established in 2021, effectively restarting an agreement that could ultimately deliver up to $845 million

Part Of The South of the Border Roadside Attraction On I-95 Is Going Up For Sale

WUNC - Part of the South of the Border roadside attraction - on Interstate 95 on the line between North and South Carolina - has been put up for sale. The owners are selling 30 acres that include the Pedroland amusement park, the "SOB Convention Center," a motel building, a mini-golf course, vacant land and a former casino. The price is listed at $2.85 million. Those parts of the attraction

New RPD Deputy Chief: Eddie Buffaloe Jr.

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The Raleigh Police Department has announced that Eddie M. Buffaloe, Jr., retired Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS), will join the agency as Deputy Chief of the Administrative Services Division beginning January 5, 2026.  Buffaloe brings more than three decades of law enforcement, public safety, and administrative experience to Raleigh. As state public safety secretary, he oversaw more than 21,000 sworn

AI Is Quietly Becoming The Holiday Shopper’s Secret Weapon

BUSINESS INSIDER - You may have artificial intelligence to thank for your Christmas gift this year. From tech to retail, companies are going all in on AI this year, and it looks like consumers are following suit. This holiday season, shoppers are embracing AI to help find and purchase gifts. New data from Salesforce, which creates AI agents through its Agentforce platform, found that AI agents drove 17% of the

New Wake County Park Will Bring Walking Trails To Raleigh-Knightdale Border

WUNC - Wake County broke ground at Kellam-Wyatt County Park recently in its latest effort to expand green spaces in the area. The 59-acre property located near the border of Raleigh and Knightdale will have community and demonstration gardens, nature trails, a renovated farmhouse and educational and recreational programs, among other features. According to Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space director Chris Snow, the main thing community members wanted

Durham NAACP 49th Freedom Fund Banquet

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Durham, NC - The Durham Chapter of the NAACP recently hosted their 49th Annual Freedom Fund banquet at the Durham Hilton near Duke. Attendees were dressed in their Sunday best attire. The event began with an awe-inspsiring and moving crowd rendition of "Lift Every Voice and Sing." While this song is a staple at many NAACP gatherings, it seemed to resonate with particular power this

HUD Sued To Block Changes To Federal Homeless Housing Program

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] Driftwood Apartments, a 15-unit permanent supportive housing apartment complex in Wilmington, recently reopened after being closed for renovations. (Photo: Greg Childress/NC Newsline)[/caption] By Greg Childress NC Newsline A coalition of municipal and nonprofit organizations has taken legal action to thwart the Trump administration's move to restrict the amount of federal grant money nonprofits can spend on permanent housing and subsidized rents for formerly homeless people. The