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WILSON, N.C. - A car repair shop in Wilson is receiving major backlash after comments made by employees about Juneteenth were caught on surveillance video and widely shared online. The video, taken at Synergy Auto Care on Wednesday, shows a moment in the shop's waiting area that many viewers found disrespectful to the significance of the federally recognized holiday. In the footage, a customer asks, "Why are the banks closed

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) - As Juneteenth festivities continue in Tulsa's historic Greenwood District, safety concerns have risen after a violent altercation during Thursday night's events. A fight broke out that left one person unconscious and sent a wave of panic through the crowd as many fled to safety. Some witnesses reported seeing individuals with firearms. "We were in a dance circle just dancing around and then all of a sudden, everybody

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer GoTriangle's newly appointed President and CEO, Dr. Brian Smith, has officially stepped into the role with a pragmatic focus on strengthening the foundation of the Triangle's regional transit system. At a press conference last Wednesday, Smith outlined his immediate priorities and long-term vision, emphasizing reliability, consistency, and collaboration as cornerstones for GoTriangle's future success. [caption id="attachment_12390" align="alignleft" width="368"] Dr. Brian Smith[/caption] Smith takes the helm

NEW YORK (AP) - Researchers at cybersecurity outlet Cybernews say that billions of login credentials have been leaked and compiled into datasets online, giving criminals "unprecedented access" to accounts consumers use each day. According to a report published this week, Cybernews researchers have recently discovered 30 exposed datasets that each contain a vast amount of login information - amounting to a total of 16 billion compromised credentials. That includes user passwords for

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signs a bill into law at the governor's mansion on June 13, 2025. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)[/caption] By: Galen Bacharier and Rob Schofield  NC Newsline - Governor Josh Stein issued the first vetoes of his administration on Friday, rejecting a trio of controversial measures sent to him by the General Assembly last week. Permitless concealed carry Senate Bill 50 would allow North Carolinians over 18

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] Members of the North Carolina Board of Elections are sworn into office on May 7, 2025. (Photo: Lynn Bonner/NC Newsline)[/caption] By: Lynn Bonner NC Newsline - The state Board of Elections voted 3-2 along party lines to once again recognize the Green Party after a discussion over whether it qualified. Republicans supported recognition, while Democrats were opposed. The official status means that voters can continue to register

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1228"] The North Carolina Legislative Building (Photo: Clayton Henkel)[/caption] By: Rob Schofield In a move that raised eyebrows and drew criticism from members of the public and Democratic lawmakers, the North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday - the day of the national Juneteenth holiday - advanced a controversial bill to ban diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in state government. Juneteenth has been a federal holiday since President Joe Biden

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The 19th Annual North Carolina Minority Farmers & Landowners Conference began Monday morning at the Raleigh Hilton in North Hills. Archie Hart, a small farms representative with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture (NCDA), opened the event with a welcome and introduction, followed by remarks from Shauna Williams, Executive Director of the Legislative Black Caucus. The conference opened with a policy-focused session titled "Ag Policy

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Southeast Raleigh's Olde Towne subdivision remains the focal point of growing controversy as mounting complaints from residents on the east side of the neighborhood reveal a troubling pattern of exclusion, confusion, and possible civil rights violations. As previously reported in The Carolinian, the east side of the development-particularly near Holiday Drive, Primrose Bank Road, Bowmont Grove Street, and Karsota Lane-has been the site of intense

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] This workforce/teacher housing development in Bertie County opened last summer. Dream Point can house as many as 40 people. (Photo: Bertie County Schools)[/caption] Even as teachers' salaries have risen in some states, the changing housing market has left many of them "priced out" of communities where they work, according to a recent paper by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) titled "Priced Out: The Growing