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North Carolinians Rally Against GOP Redistricting Map in Raleigh

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer On Tuesday morning, hundreds of North Carolinians rallied on the grounds of the legislature in protest of a newly proposed congressional map, part of the Republican effort to maintain the majority for the 2026 midterm elections. The demonstration featured speeches from lawmakers and grassroots leaders alike. It came as the Republican-led House prepared to debate a redistricting proposal that would redraw the state's 14 congressional

The Raleigh-Wake Alumni Chapter of NCCU Congratulates Stephanie Wilson Jones on being crowned Ms. NCCU Alumni 2025!

By: Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer This spirited and hard-fought competition showcased the very best of Eagle Pride, with Stephanie raising an outstanding $41,574.75 in support of the university - directly contributing to scholarships for deserving students. An active and dedicated member of the Raleigh-Wake Alumni Chapter, Stephanie also serves on the regional level as an Assistant Vice President, where she leads with energy, commitment, and a true can-do spirit. Known

How is the federal shutdown affecting NC residents?

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="780"] The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., hosts both chambers of Congress. Provided / U.S. Capitol Visitor Center[/caption] Carolina Public Press-As the federal government crept into its third week of shutdown Wednesday, deadlines for when some essential services that affect North Carolina residents will run out of funding are quickly nearing or have already passed. Food and nutrition programs. Federal court operations. Disaster relief funds. All

Guide to NC municipal elections

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="880"] Jonathon Gruenke / for WUNC[/caption] WUNC - Hundreds of North Carolina cities and towns from Murphy to Manteo - and Canton to Calabash - will elect mayors and municipal boards on Nov. 4. If you're not in a larger community, finding news coverage of the candidates and issues can be tricky. Here at WUNC, we've got coverage of the municipal elections in Cary, Chapel Hill and

Governor Stein Proclaims October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month

RALEIGH-Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed October Cybersecurity Awareness Month in North Carolina and is encouraging all North Carolinians to prioritize online safety and protect themselves from online threats and scams. "Unfortunately, there are always bad actors out there looking to take advantage of you and your loved ones online," said Governor Josh Stein. "While my administration works to keep North Carolinians safe against cyber attacks, I encourage you to take steps to

Dr. Myers Innovates With A Children’s Book Series: Bridging Math And Literacy

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer A new and exciting approach to early childhood education is emerging from a Raleigh educator and author, combining the essential skills of reading and mathematics into a single, engaging, colorful children's book series. Local author and former math teacher, Dr. Marrielle Myers, has launched an innovative children's book series designed to spark "math talk" in homes, reinforcing the idea that math is not just a

What to know about the Amazon Web Services outage?

NEW YORK (AP) - Internet disruptions tied to Amazon's cloud computing service affected people around the world Monday trying to connect to online services used for work, social media and video games. About three hours after the outage began, Amazon Web Services said it was starting to recover from the problem. But the company later said it was continuing to respond to "significant" errors and connectivity issues across multiple services.

Supreme Court case could lead to loss of Black representation in Congress, but the scope is unknown

WASHINGTON (AP) - A neutering by the Supreme Court of the Voting Rights Act's last remaining major provision would potentially trigger a political avalanche - an event that starts narrow but gathers momentum as it spreads across the national map. In this case, the benefit would be to Republicans seeking to maintain a majority in the House of Representatives, perhaps for many years to come. Such a change seemed more

103 Years of Wisdom: Matriarch Maddie Evans Jones On Raleigh’s Past, Dr. Franklin, And The Power Of Memory

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

Uncertainty over the economy and tariffs forces many retailers to be cautious on holiday hiring

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