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By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Prince Hall was a Black American abolitionist, educator, and founder of what is today known as Prince Hall Freemasonry. As one of the most influential free Black leaders of the late 18th century, his life was defined by advocacy for freedom in the face of slavery and discrimination.  Much about Hall's early life is uncertain. He was likely born in Boston. His exact birth year

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By Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer The Harnett County African American Heritage Center recently hosted its inaugural "In Their Footsteps Legacy Project: Harnett County Trailblazers Awards" on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Harnett County Commons Building. The event celebrated contemporary trailblazers from the community, recognizing their significant contributions with music, praise, and encouragement. Honorees included a diverse group of individuals such as veterans, career educators, principals, school board members,

(AP NEWS) North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis' surprise retirement announcement over the weekend creates a sudden opening in next year's midterm elections, setting off a scramble of successor speculation that includes both a former Democratic governor and a Trump other than the one who ultimately nudged Tillis into leaving. Tillis' decision, revealed Sunday after President Donald Trump threatened to back a primary candidate against him as Tillis opposed Medicaid reductions

SC DAILY GAZETTE - Eleven people were charged with defrauding government health insurance programs in South Carolina using schemes that raked in more than $23 million, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. The charges were part of a national investigation billed as the largest in history. All told, 324 people across the country were charged with submitting false billing statements amounting to more than $14.6 billion and diverting more than

(RALEIGH) Today at Central Piedmont Community College, Governor Josh Stein's Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships announced its first report, outlining its goals to expand access to good jobs with good wages that will support a family.  "You shouldn't have to get a four-year degree to get a good job and support your family," said Governor Stein. "That's why I am committed to creating more good-paying jobs and pursuing the goals

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Before the American Revolution, numerous freed African Americans supported the anti-British cause. One of the most notable figures was Crispus Attucks, a multiracial sailor who had escaped slavery and is believed to be the first person killed in the Boston Massacre in 1770. Both free and enslaved Black Americans also served in local militias, particularly in the North, defending their communities against Native American attacks.

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer As Donald Trump nears the six-month mark of his second term in office, his approval ratings are showing signs of stress. After a brief rebound earlier in the spring, the president's numbers are again underwater. After hitting a post-Liberation Day low in April, Trump's net approval rebounded slightly in early June, improving from -9.7 to -3.6. But that momentum has faded. According to the latest

WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump's big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of margins, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight session. The outcome capped an unusually tense weekend of work at the Capitol, the president's signature legislative priority teetering on the edge of approval or collapse. In the end that tally was

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1024"] North Carolina Legislative Building (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)[/caption] NC Newsline - Several new laws will take effect on Tuesday, July 1 in North Carolina after approval by state lawmakers and the governor. These include a ban on certain vaping products, changes to automotive insurance policies, and transportation commerce tax. Here's a look at a few and what they mean for North Carolinians. Vape ban Then-Gov. Roy