Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools New Superintendent

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer In a unanimous decision, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) Board of Education has appointed Dr. Rodney N. Trice as the district's next superintendent. Trice, who currently serves as Deputy Superintendent for Teaching & Learning, Systemic Equity, and Engagement, will officially take the helm on July 1. He is the third Black person to be named superintendent in the history of CHCCS. "This community has

A Day In Moore County – Jackson Hamlet, Pinehurst, & Thistle Dhu Estate

  By Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer A Ramble Through Moore County A recent curated ramble through Moore County with Preservation North Carolina offered a unique glimpse into the interwoven histories that shaped the world-renowned village of Pinehurst. The ramble or tour, offered guest a list of ten historic properties hosting open houses for the day. I pre-selected my stops and began traveling throughout Moore County, North Carolina. My experienced

The Existential Fight to Enshrine Civil Rights in the Constitution

[caption id="attachment_12197" align="alignnone" width="1020"] The confederate states were fighting to gain independence from the rest of the United States as they wished to uphold what they referred to as 'Southern institutions'; the biggest of which was slavery.[/caption] By Brando Simeo Starkey Lithub The Thirteenth Amendment reads briskly. Split into two sections, the first states, "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have

North Carolina House approves controversial gun bill, sends to Stein

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] North Carolina Legislative Building (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)[/caption] NC Newsline - The North Carolina House voted 59-48 Wednesday to pass a contentious bill authorizing constitutional carry, sending it to Democratic Gov. Josh Stein for approval. Senate Bill 50, "Freedom to Carry NC," would allow individuals who are U.S. citizens, at least 18 years of age, and not otherwise prohibited by law, to carry concealed weapons without applying

Nearly A Third of PBS NC’s Budget In Jeopardy Amid State, Federal Cuts

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="880"] Colin Campbell / WUNC[/caption] By Colin Campbell WUNC In addition to the potential federal funding cuts that public broadcasters across the country are facing, PBS North Carolina could also lose a big chunk of its state funding this year. The Senate budget would slash $4 million of the roughly $10 million the TV network receives from the state. The House budget, meanwhile, doesn't directly target PBS

Misinformation About LA Ice Protests Swirls Online

[caption id="attachment_12192" align="alignnone" width="1760"] Protesters gather during the "People's March and Rally to Stop Mass Deportations and Protect Immigrant Californians" outside the state Capitol on the first day of the new legislative session in Sacramento on Dec. 2, 2024. (Fred Greaves/CalMatters)[/caption] By Blake Montgomery The Guardian Since protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles began, false and misleading claims about the ongoing demonstrations have spread on text-based social networks. Outright

History Of The Long Road To Juneteenth

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer  The struggle against slavery in the United States began well before the Civil War. As early as 1789, organizations like the Pennsylvania Society for the Abolition of Slavery sought to improve conditions for free Blacks and abolish slavery. The Missouri Compromise of 1820 was an early attempt by Congress to manage the spread of slavery by prohibiting it north of the Missouri border. In the

Constitutional carry bill clears final House committee, heads to floor

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] (Photo by Aristide Economopoulos/NJ Monitor)[/caption] NC Newsline - The North Carolina House Rules Committee voted 12-10 Tuesday afternoon to pass a controversial bill that would allow individuals to carry concealed firearms without a permit. Senate Bill 50, "Freedom to Carry NC," would allow individuals who are U.S. citizens, at least 18 years of age, and not otherwise prohibited by law, to carry concealed weapons without applying

A Seat at The Queen’s Table: NC Black Alliance Cultivates Healing and Connection for Women

By Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer On Saturday, May 31st, the NC Black Alliance hosted its May edition of "The Queen's Table Brunch Series," and it was an experience that resonated deeply with the promise of its design: an intentional, exclusive gathering for women rooted in connection, culture, and profound community care. Stepping into St Mark's Church in Smithfield, NC, the vibe was calm, sincere, and fragrant florals adorned by

Unearthing Raleigh’s “Roots of Hope”: A Profound Journey into Dix Park’s Legacy

By Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer As Raleigh continues its dynamic evolution, the very land beneath our feet often holds narratives of profound depth, waiting patiently for dedicated storytellers to bring them into the light. The City of Raleigh's YouTube.com video, "Roots of Hope: Rediscovering The Legacy of John Hunter," is a masterful example of this crucial work, offering viewers an illuminating and deeply moving exploration of the Dix Park