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Driivz, EV Charging Company, Chooses Raleigh As New HQ

Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer Driivz, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging software solutions, has announced plans to establish its North American headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina. The company, which was founded in Israel in 2012, has a strong global presence and is expanding its operations in the United States to capitalize on the growing EV market.Driivz's decision to choose Raleigh as its headquarters is driven by several

Yellen Says Ending Biden Tax Incentives Would Be ‘Historic Mistake’ For N.C.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned voters in the battleground state of North Carolina that they could lose jobs if Republicans weaken a signature Biden administration law that encourages investments in manufacturing and clean energy. Yellen said that Republican-dominated states like North Carolina are greatly benefiting from tax incentives under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and that eliminating them would be a "historic mistake," in a Thursday speech

NC Bazaar Draws Vintage Enthusiasts

Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The North Carolina Vintage Bazaar, the largest vintage clothing market and thrift convention in the state, has once again brought vintage lovers together for a weekend of unique finds and nostalgic experiences. Held this past weekend at the Exposition Center at the State Fairgrounds, the Bazaar, which started in 2022, was a resounding success, expanding to a two-day format for the first time in its history.

UNC System eliminates dozens of positions as campus DEI initiatives come to an end

NC NEWSLINE - North Carolinians are getting their first look at the impact of the UNC System's decision to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs from its campuses. The UNC Board of Governors voted in May to repeal the policy in favor of "principled neutrality." Campuses within the system had until September 1st to issue reports on how they followed the new directive, detailing the steps taken to achieve that compliance.

Biden, Harris address Congressional Black Caucus: ‘The baton is in our hands’

By: Adria R Walker The Guardian President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris spoke on Saturday at the Congressional Black Caucus's Phoenix Awards dinner, bringing a message that its members were in a "battle for the soul of the nation". Biden highlighted his relationship with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and Black voters. "In 2020, I ran for president to redeem the soul of America, to restore decency and dignity

AT&T Workers Nationwide Escalate Strike: A Conversation with Locals Striker

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer In a demonstration of solidarity across nine Southeastern states, workers at AT&T have taken to the picket lines in an ongoing strike, citing unfair labor practices. The strike, organized by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), has seen widespread participation, including right here in North Carolina. CWA's most recent press release states, "AT&T workers on strike include over 17,000 technicians, customer service representatives, and

NC Moves Closer To Allowing H.S. Athletes NIL Deals

NC Newsline-As early as next year, North Carolina's public high school athletes could get paid for sponsorship deals. The state Board of Education advanced proposed rules Thursday to allow students to profit from their name, image, and likeness. NIL deals have been common in college athletics for some time and increasingly, more states have allowed high school athletes to get in on the action. The State Board of Education initially

Looking For An Activity That’s Both Social And Will Give You A Workout?

(AP) Watching climbing at the Paris Olympics makes it seem as if it's a sport that would be completely out of the question for a weekend athlete. The speed, strength and dexterity with which the competitors scale the walls appear impossible to match. Think again. Climbing might look terrifying on television, with and without ropes. Whether it's watching "Free Solo" or roped climbers making an ascent on one of the

Why Does Prostate Cancer Affect Black Men Differently?

By Dr. Charles Modlin,MD blackdoctor.org Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men and African American men have the highest rate of prostate cancer in the world, with incidence rates and mortality rates twice that of Caucasian men. "Why do African American men have a higher incidence of prostate cancer?" Some have proposed that it may be a function of genetic or hereditary factors. African American men have

Review of records shows no indication DHHS targeted Robinson nonprofit

NC NEWSLINE - When state regulators ordered a nonprofit run by the wife of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson to repay $132,000 in disallowed expenses from a federal child care meal program in July, it marked the largest repayment request demanded from a "sponsoring organization" in the past five years. The amount also exceeds the total disallowed expenses in each of those fiscal years, according to NC Newsline's analysis of DHHS