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By Jordan  Meadows Staff Writer Last Tuesday morning, the Energy Advisory Commission met at the Wake County Administrative Building. Government officials, engineers, and industry representatives gathered to discuss the future of waste management and energy planning as the county prepares for the eventual capacity limits of the South Wake Landfill. John Roberson, P.E., Solid Waste Division Director, opened the discussion by presenting findings from the Beyond the South Wake Landfill

[caption id="attachment_14464" align="alignnone" width="1024"] 1NATION[/caption] NC NEWSLINE - In U.S. cities big and small, mayors are finding their tenures shaped by housing shortages, and efforts to build more homes, so that people of any income can afford a place to live. In a series of conversations, mayors of big cities such as Atlanta and Seattle, as well as of midsize Midwest cities like Columbus, Ohio, and Madison, Wisconsin, told Stateline

[caption id="attachment_14479" align="alignnone" width="1200"] A sign outside the National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden alerts visitors that it's closed, weeks into the continuing U.S. government shutdown, in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper[/caption] (AP) For more than two weeks now during the government shutdown, Imelda Avila-Thomas has been trying in vain to get approved for unemployment compensation to help cover essentials such as food and mortgage payments for

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The Raleigh City Council's Economic Development and Innovation Committee voted last Tuesday to approve the first phase of the long-anticipated Fayetteville Street "streetscape" plan, marking a major step toward reshaping one of downtown Raleigh's most iconic corridors. The overall project will be completed in two main phases, each expected to cost over $3 million, with potential for expenses to climb as much as 25% higher

  By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Mel Alexander Tomlinson's life began in Raleigh, North Carolina, and continued to the grand stages of America's greatest dance companies.  Born on January 3, 1954, Mel Tomlinson grew up in the Chavis Heights public housing neighborhood of Southeast Raleigh. The son of Tommy and Marjorieline Tomlinson, Mel's father worked for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and as a delivery man for a jeweler, while his mother

(The Conversation) When it comes to describing what an antioxidant is, it's all in the name: Antioxidants counter oxidants. And that's a good thing. Oxidants can damage the structure and function of the chemicals in your body critical to life - like the proteins and lipids within your cells, and your DNA, which stores genetic information. A special class of oxidants, free radicals, are even more reactive and dangerous. As

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer FIn America, the Black church has always played a major role in black communities, dating as far back as slavery. In the historic book Angier North Carolina from an African American Perspective, the authors explain, "Because of the bondage imposed on them by a people that only valued them for their free labor, places of worship were safe havens for their spirits and souls. They

NEW YORK (AP) - Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday, showered with golden glitter and bouquets as she retired from American Ballet Theatre after a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in an overwhelmingly white art form. Copeland, who a decade ago became the first Black female principal dancer in the company's 75-year history, was feted at its star-studded fall gala

Durham, N.C. - Fayetteville State University extended its winning streak with a commanding 31-13 victory over Shaw University on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in a CIAA conference showdown at Durham County Memorial Stadium. The Broncos set the tone early with strong offensive execution and explosive plays through the air. Wide receiver Kristian Golden (6) made a spectacular first-half catch over Shaw defensive back Greg Pinckney, Jr. (34), energizing the Fayetteville

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Target continues to face significant challenges since the boycott was launched in early 2025 due to its withdrawal from DEI commitments. The ongoing backlash has undoubtedly influenced the recent decision to end its partnership with Ulta Beauty. This collaboration, which is scheduled to conclude by August 2026, marks another significant setback for the retail giant. Forbes reports that this "breakup is a significant blow to