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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer In a city defined by consistent growth, continually named a best place to move and to do business, the remarkable memory of Raleigh natives like Mattie Evans Jones is a priceless anchor to Raleigh's profound past. Born in June of 1922, Mrs. Jones, a cherished matriarch and a lifelong Raleigh resident, recently shared a glimpse into her extraordinary 103 years, a journey that spans the

NEW YORK (AP) - Uncertainty over the economy and tariffs is forcing retailers to pull back or delay plans to hire seasonal workers who pack orders at distribution centers, serve shoppers at stores and build holiday displays during the most important selling season of the year. American Christmas LLC, which creates elaborate holiday installations for commercial properties such as New York's Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall, plans to

NC NEWSLINE - North Carolina Republicans are quickly advancing a plan to add another Republican seat to the state's congressional delegation. A state Senate committee on Monday adopted a plan that would likely make one more district unwinnable for a Democrat. Republicans are redrawing the northeast 1st Congressional District to be more advantageous for the GOP - a move that will likely flip control of the seat as President Donald

[caption id="attachment_14132" align="alignnone" width="1536"] Sen. Jay Chaudhuri (D-Wake) joined advocates to talk about school meal funding.[/caption] NC Newsline - North Carolina state and local leaders gathered Monday at Oak Grove Elementary School in Raleigh to call on the General Assembly to fund the state's Farm to School program, warning that federal cuts could threaten student nutrition and local farmers. The event, held during National School Lunch Week and Farm to

NEWSLINE - For three hours along Capital Boulevard in northeast Raleigh, the honking did not stop. It wasn't a traffic jam - from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, a steady stream of cars and trucks were honking their support for a No Kings protest that lined both sides of the divided highway, drawing thousands of demonstrators frustrated with the Trump administration. The rally was awash with colorful characters - among

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer A community meeting titled 'Fertility and Reproductive Health in the Black Community', held at the Wake County Public Library in Raleigh last Tuesday, brought together healthcare professionals, advocates, scholars, and community members to address an increasingly urgent public health crisis: the disparities in fertility and maternal health outcomes experienced by Black women in North Carolina and across the United States. The meeting was a collaboration

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer In North Carolina and throughout the south, it is hard to travel a mile without passing by a house of worship. They are plentiful and citizens have a vast amount of choices when deciding where they would like to pray and build community. There are several churches that stand out as pillars of the community and undoubtedly First Baptist Church located 101 South Wilmington St.

By Clay Morris MediaHub Dorrian Wilson grew up around guns. In her hometown of Franklin, Louisiana, having guns was so common that it wouldn't be unusual for a 5-year-old to receive a rifle on their birthday. "We hunted, we fished, we grew our own vegetables and guns were not seen as something taboo," Wilson said. Wilson, who now lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, Rob Austin, has an

DURHAM, N.C. - The Shaw University Bears staged an impressive comeback to defeat Winston-Salem State University 20-13 in a thrilling CIAA regular season matchup on October 11, 2025, at Durham County Memorial Stadium. The Bears overcame an early deficit with a strong second-half performance led by quarterback Alexander Marsh (10), who showcased both grit and mobility throughout the game. In the first half, Marsh battled through tight coverage, breaking tackles-including

ASHEVILLE, N.C.--Bret Pacheco, a CPA known for his holistic approach to financial advising, will be a featured speaker at The Owner's Edge, an event for entrepreneurs hosted by industry-recognized coach Steve Bendzak of Equity Catapult. Pacheco's talk will introduce a counter-intuitive premise: that the most significant challenges in a business are often rooted in the owner's unexamined life experiences. Pacheco argues that every business leader is operating from a personal