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By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer As homeowners in North Carolina face escalating insurance premiums, experts continue to grapple with the underlying reasons behind these hikes. The situation has become increasingly dire, with some homeowners seeing double-digit percentage increases in just a few years. According to Travis Fain, a communications consultant with the North Carolina Rate Bureau, these rising premiums are part of a broader national trend. "If you look at

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, seen here speaking to reporters as he unveiled his two-year budget proposal on March 19, 2025, says North Carolina will appeal a recent Trump administration decision to reduce federal funding to areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)[/caption] NC Newsline - North Carolina will appeal FEMA's decision to end their 100% cost-share for Hurricane Helene debris cleanup and emergency services,

Nationwide - Choates Family of Companies, a Black-owned international, multi-generational US-based construction firm that spans more than five decades, has opened its first international office in Nairobi, Kenya. The opening of this new office has cemented its position as a global leader in infrastructure, real estate, investments, digital currency and blockchain, energy, commodity trading, and advisory services. Under the dynamic leadership of its founder and CEO Darrell Choates Sr. and

By Molly Grace | Business Insider Last year, mortgage rates were supposed to go down a lot. But in spite of some big drops in the fall of 2024, rates ended the year close to where they started. What will happen in 2025? Most forecasts expect mortgage rates to go down slightly this year. But there's a lot of uncertainty in the economic outlook right now, especially regarding tariffs, which

[caption id="attachment_11347" align="alignnone" width="2560"]  [/caption] By: Jordan Meadows | Staff Writer Names are more than mere labels; they carry the weight of history, culture, and identity. For African Americans, names have long been a way to assert individuality, heritage, and pride. Yet, throughout history, names such as Lynishia, Laquisha, Shaqueen, Marquise, Neveah, Lucinda, and Felicia have sometimes been unfairly labeled as "black" or even "ghetto." These names are far more

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide | Staff Writer  Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, the minds behind the "Earn Your Leisure" platform, have delivered another powerful piece of content with their debut book, "You Deserve to Be Rich." This isn't just another dry financial guide; it's a relatable and empowering journey through the complexities of wealth building, tailored explicitly to the Black community. The book opens with a series of vignettes that

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1200"] "Your average person is really taking on a lot of the cost of litter," said Nancy Lauer, a staff scientist at Duke Environmental Law and Policy Clinic. "Nonprofits, who could be focusing on other things, are instead spending time on litter cleanups." Durham's Third Fork Creek, pictured here, is a site of ongoing volunteer efforts. Credit: Will Atwater/NC Health News[/caption] NC Health News - On Saturday,

  By Jordan Meadows | Staff Writer In recent months, North Carolina homeowners have seen a surge in their insurance premiums, a trend that has left many questioning the stability of the state's insurance market.  In January 2024, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced that the North Carolina Department of Insurance had reached a settlement with insurance companies over their proposed rate increases. The North Carolina Rate Bureau, which represents homeowners'

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced students across North Carolina will soon have access to high-quality, virtual mental health care through Hazel Health. This initiative, supported through an investment by UnitedHealthcare, is part of a broader effort announced last year to provide virtual school-centered mental health care for up to one million students across select states nationwide. Through this initiative, nearly 400,000 students -

  By Ms Jheri Worldwide, Staff Writer The U.S. Mint has unveiled its American Women Quarters 2025, and among the distinguished figures honored is prolific journalist Ida B. Wells-Barnett, a name that resonates with courage, resilience, and unwavering dedication to justice. In a society where representation matters deeply, the appearance of Wells-Barnett on a circulating coin marks a powerful moment for the Black community and for all who champion freedom