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[caption id="attachment_15328" align="alignnone" width="780"] Welcome sign to the town of Speed, in eastern Edgecombe County. Lucas Thomae / Carolina Public Press[/caption] Carolina Public Press - SPEED - Despite its name, life moves slowly in the Town of Speed. So does its municipal government, which has been pressured by the state's Local Government Commission to dissolve voluntarily after falling way behind on mandatory financial reports. Speed, a 0.3-square-mile parcel of land

NEW YORK (AP) - The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally cleaning your basement. Many resolutions also focus on financial goals, such as paying off credit card debt, saving for a new house, or simply getting more educated about money. "New Year's is a really good time to review and realign your financial goals overall," said Erica Grundza, certified

By Jheri Hardaway, Staff Writer Producers Wendell Tabb and Xavier Cason, in powerful association with the esteemed Triangle Performance Ensemble, recently captivated audiences with an outstanding and truly inspiring rendition of Black Nativity. This production was far more than a simple retelling; it was a deeply soulful and triumphant celebration that vibrated with the spirit of the season, solidifying its place as an essential holiday tradition for the Durham community.

AP NEWS - During the winter of 2024, Rachel Martin came to a startling realization: She spent most of her free time staring at screens. "I couldn't really think of hobbies or things that I did that took a break from the digital world," she said. With pastimes like watching television, playing video games and creating digital art, Martin, 33, sometimes spent more than 12 hours per day looking at

THE CONVERSATION - As child care costs outpace wages, more families are facing difficult decisions about whether to scale back work in order to care for loved ones. Caregiving remains the top reason women ages 25-54 leave the workforce. And it's not just parents who struggle. Nearly 60 million Americans provide care for an adult family member, and two-thirds say they have trouble balancing their jobs with their caregiving responsibilities.

AP NEWS - With the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act by the Senate on Wednesday, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is all but assured to become a federally recognized tribal nation. The state-recognized tribe, whose historic and genealogical claims have been a subject of controversy, has been seeking federal recognition for generations. Congress has considered the issue for more than 30 years, but the effort gained momentum

  By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The roots of HBCU football trace back to December 27, 1892, when Biddle College, now Johnson C. Smith University, defeated Livingstone College in what is recognized as the first intercollegiate football game between two Black institutions. Played on the snowy lawn of Livingstone's campus in North Carolina, the game was organized with minimal resources: uniforms sewn by students, cleats added to street shoes, and

The Conversation - Even when Americans have health insurance, they can have a hard time affording the drugs they've been prescribed. About 1 in 5 U.S. adults skip filling a prescription due to its cost at least once a year, according to KFF, a health research organization. And 1 in 3 take steps to cut their prescription drug costs, such as splitting pills when it's not medically necessary or switching

The Conversation - Dec. 15, 2025 - the deadline for enrolling in a marketplace plan through the Affordable Care Act for 2026 - came and went without an agreement on the federal subsidies that kept ACA plans more affordable for many Americans. Despite a last-ditch attempt in the House to extend ACA subsidies, with Congress adjourning for the year on Dec. 19, it's looking almost certain that Americans relying on

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer The Black Women's Leadership Collective (BWLC) is emerging as a critical force in American politics, acting as a strategic organizing hub to significantly amplify the social and political influence of Black women nationwide. Powered by the "Power Rising" initiative, the BWLC connects national organizations, advocates, and grassroots supporters to ensure Black women are powerfully represented, both at the ballot box-mobilizing an audience of over 20