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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Lillington, NC - The 2nd Annual Harnett County Trailblazer Awards, presented by the Harnett County African American Heritage Center (NCAAHC) on June 19th, was a spirit-filled celebration of community success and endurance. Hosted at the Harnett County Resource Center, the event served as a profound tribute to those who have paved the way for future generations. The organization's goal continues to be, "celebrate your name,

By Torrie Walker Her Campus, Howard University RALEIGH, N.C. - For many residents, finding affordable housing, healthcare or mental health support can feel overwhelming. At CASA NC's Annual Community Wellness Day on June 12, community organizations came together to make those resources easier to access. Held at CASA NC's Sun Hill location in Raleigh, the event connected residents with housing information, health screenings, behavioral health services and community resources all

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer A proposed restructuring of hotel occupancy taxes in Nash County and the City of Rocky Mount is moving forward under NC House Bill 332, legislation designed to resolve long-standing disputes over how tourism revenue is collected and spent. The bill would significantly change how room occupancy taxes, including fees added to hotel stays, are distributed in the portion of Rocky Mount located in Nash County.

By  Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian RALEIGH, N.C - Line dances broke out across the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, children competed in dance-offs and the aroma of food from Black-owned food trucks filled the air as hundreds gathered Saturday for NC Throw Down's Juneteenth Grand Cookout. The event, held from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., brought together community members from across the Triangle to celebrate Juneteenth through food, music,

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Greensboro, NC - On Monday, June 15,  JetZero officially broke ground on an 8-million-square-foot aircraft manufacturing facility. Greensboro, North Carolina, the company has stated this, "is where the future of aviation gets built." This is the largest manufacturing investment in the state's history, the first greenfield large-aircraft production facility built in the United States in a generation, and the foundation for the first clean-sheet American

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian GREENSBORO, N.C. - More than a century after North Carolina earned the title "First in Flight," state leaders say the next chapter of aviation history may be taking shape in Greensboro. Gov. Josh Stein joined lawmakers, local officials, and business leaders Monday at Piedmont Triad International Airport to celebrate the groundbreaking of JetZero's first commercial airplane manufacturing facility, a project expected to create

THE GUARDIAN - The International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, South Carolina, announced on Wednesday that, beginning in July and lasting through 31 December, all of its staff will be furloughed. The 20-daylong furlough will be staggered over the months and impact all levels of staff, including the museum's leadership. The museum will remain fully operational, museum officials said. The decision comes as the museum faces "financial pressure", the

(AP)-Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food. It doesn't have to be that way, said Aaron Owens Mayhew, a dietitian and long-haul trekker in Orcutt, California.

(RALEIGH) The North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE), through the generous support of the Siemens Foundation's groundbreaking $9.5 million total investment into the Careers Electric initiative, is launching 12 Summer Electrical Academies skilling 220 students at community colleges across North Carolina. In February, Governor Stein and the Siemens Foundation launched the program to train 25,000 North Carolinians for electrical careers within 10 years.  "North Carolina's greatest strength is its

CARY, N.C - One of North Carolina's sweetest summer traditions returned to Cary this weekend as families gathered at Phillips Farms for its annual Peach Fest celebration. Held only once each year, the festival welcomed visitors from across the Triangle to enjoy fresh Carolina peaches, homemade desserts, local vendors, and family-friendly attractions. The event transformed the farm into a celebration of agriculture, community, and summertime fun, giving guests the opportunity