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NEW YORK (AP) - "Being bald is sexy. It's an attitude. It's a luxury. It's a lifestyle." That's how Brennan Nevada Johnson, who shaved her head voluntarily 14 years ago, opens the video podcast she launched last November to celebrate the advantages of choosing a bald look. Sensuous, self-assured and glamorous are not the adjectives typically assigned to women with shorn hair. For centuries, many cultures have viewed long hair

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Sherita Walton, a seasoned attorney and public servant with more than two decades of experience across public and private sectors, has officially launched her campaign for Wake County District Attorney.  Walton, a former prosecutor and defender, and now a legal advisor to the Raleigh Police Department, joins a growing field of candidates aiming to succeed current Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman, who is not

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="880"] he North Carolina Utilities Commission listen to testimony in their downtown Raleigh hearing room on October 14, 2025. Different stakeholders presented to the commission ideas for how to balance energy demand for data centers with ratepayer protections. (Celeste Gracia / WUNC)[/caption] WUNC-Data centers require an enormous amount of energy. In North Carolina, state regulators are trying to figure out how to meet this unprecedented demand while

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer In cities across North Carolina, the Moral Monday movement roared back to life on Monday as clergy, low-wage workers, impacted families, and justice advocates gathered for mass prayer vigils to protest what they call a "violent and immoral" legislative assault on the poor. Led by Bishop William J. Barber II and organized by Repairers of the Breach, the coordinated actions took place outside the offices

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer RALEIGH, N.C. - After years of community advocacy and a unanimous City Council vote to approve its creation, the Raleigh African American Affairs Board (AAAB) has been effectively blocked by the very council members who once championed it. We recently caught up with Byron Laws, the former chair of the Human Relations Commission for the City of Raleigh. Laws proudly served six years which is

(THE CONVERSATION) Your phone buzzes at 6 a.m. It's ChatGPT: "I see you're traveling to New York this week. Based on your preferences, I've found three restaurants near your hotel. Would you like me to make a reservation?" You didn't ask for this. The AI simply knew your plans from scanning your calendar and email and decided to help. Later, you mention to the chatbot needing flowers for your wife's

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer On Tuesday morning, hundreds of North Carolinians rallied on the grounds of the legislature in protest of a newly proposed congressional map, part of the Republican effort to maintain the majority for the 2026 midterm elections. The demonstration featured speeches from lawmakers and grassroots leaders alike. It came as the Republican-led House prepared to debate a redistricting proposal that would redraw the state's 14 congressional

By: Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer This spirited and hard-fought competition showcased the very best of Eagle Pride, with Stephanie raising an outstanding $41,574.75 in support of the university - directly contributing to scholarships for deserving students. An active and dedicated member of the Raleigh-Wake Alumni Chapter, Stephanie also serves on the regional level as an Assistant Vice President, where she leads with energy, commitment, and a true can-do spirit. Known

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="780"] The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., hosts both chambers of Congress. Provided / U.S. Capitol Visitor Center[/caption] Carolina Public Press-As the federal government crept into its third week of shutdown Wednesday, deadlines for when some essential services that affect North Carolina residents will run out of funding are quickly nearing or have already passed. Food and nutrition programs. Federal court operations. Disaster relief funds. All

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="880"] Jonathon Gruenke / for WUNC[/caption] WUNC - Hundreds of North Carolina cities and towns from Murphy to Manteo - and Canton to Calabash - will elect mayors and municipal boards on Nov. 4. If you're not in a larger community, finding news coverage of the candidates and issues can be tricky. Here at WUNC, we've got coverage of the municipal elections in Cary, Chapel Hill and