Device Drive 2025, Helping Fight Digital Inequality In NC

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer On Friday, the NC TECH Association and the Kramden Institute hosted "Device Drive 2025", a major technology donation event aimed at bridging North Carolina's digital divide. [caption id="attachment_14011" align="alignleft" width="393"] Screenshot[/caption] Held in Raleigh, the event welcomed individuals and businesses donating surplus digital devices such as laptops, desktops, tablets, and smartphones. With an easy drive-through setup, the event ensured a seamless and secure drop-off process

Revisiting Griggs: The Evolving Battle Over Fairness in Employment Practices

[caption id="attachment_13306" align="alignnone" width="1500"] Lucas Jackson/Reuters[/caption] By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer In 1971, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Griggs v. Duke Power Co., fundamentally altering the landscape of employment discrimination law. The case marked the Court's first formal recognition of the "disparate impact" theory, holding that even employment practices that appear neutral on their face can violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

What we know about the fraud case against New York attorney general Letitia James

[caption id="attachment_14044" align="alignnone" width="980"] New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a news conference outside Manhattan federal court, Feb. 14, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)[/caption] NEW YORK (AP) - New York Attorney General Letitia James, a longtime political foe of President Donald Trump, was indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday on mortgage fraud charges. It's a case she says is bogus, cooked up by the Justice Department

National Guard stands down in Illinois while troops patrol in Memphis with local police

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - National Guard troops patrolled in Tennessee's second-largest city for the first time Friday while soldiers in Illinois were engaged only in planning and training after a judge handed a loss to the Trump administration and blocked their deployment to the Chicago area. At least nine armed Guard members began their patrol at the Bass Pro Shops located at the Pyramid, an iconic Memphis landmark, about a mile (1.6

700 Hours Returned: Reviving the Golden Age of HBCU Radio

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The HBCU Radio Preservation Project is a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to honoring and preserving the history and culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) radio. This multi-year endeavor is working to safeguard audio archives, train the next generation of preservationists, and document the indispensable role HBCU radio has played in shaping the Black experience through music, news, public affairs programming, and community storytelling. Radio

Accountability And Growth Among Top Issues In NC Municipal Elections

[caption id="attachment_14001" align="alignleft" width="390"] Mayor Christopher Neal[/caption] Carolina Public Press-Louisburg Mayor Christopher Neal thinks there's about a 95% chance this week's mayoral election will go to a runoff. If so, the 3,400 some odd-taxpayers in Louisburg, situated in the center of northeastern Franklin County, will be on the hook for up to $10,000 in estimated additional costs as a result of the municipal elections. Until recently, runoffs were out of

 10 Easy Ways To Make Extra Cash In An Hour Or Less

[caption id="attachment_13905" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Photo by Pixabay[/caption] By Daniel Bortz AARP Amid growing concerns around inflation, tariff-induced price hikes and economic uncertainty, who couldn't use a few extra bucks? A little more cash in your pocket here and there adds up, especially for older adults working hard to squirrel away as much as possible for retirement, or for retirees living on a fixed income. Extra dollars can help you pay

The Beta Lambda Sigma Chapter Joins the Triangle Walk Like MADD to Honor Lives Lost and Raise Awareness

On Saturday, September 27, 2025, members of the Beta Lambda Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. joined with the Raleigh Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., community members, and advocates at Knightdale Station Park for the annual Triangle Walk Like MADD. The event, hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), is designed to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving and to support victims and

St. Paul A.M.E. Church Unveils Historic Marker and New Location

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC - September 29, 2025, one hundred and sixty years to the day after a pivotal gathering that shaped the future of African Americans in North Carolina, St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church hosted a moving ceremony to unveil a "upgraded" historic marker in a new, rightful location next to the church. The event, attended by former Governor and US Senate Candidate Roy Cooper,

Great Tropical Vacation Without a Passport

By Steve Worthy Special To The Carolinian  With the residency of worldwide Latin Star Bad Bunny concluding after a two-month long concert series in Puerto Rico, bringing attention to the island with its rich culture of music, food, and very friendly people for starters, have you ever wondered of visiting the island? It is much easier than you might think! It is a tropical destination.  For starters, it's part of