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By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte's light-rail system last summer continues to reverberate through North Carolina politics. The killing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska in August, followed by a non-fatal stabbing on the same transit line in December, has become a focal point for Republican criticism of Democratic leadership in Charlotte and statewide, particularly around criminal justice and mental health policy. On Monday,

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] Energy Saver NC is now available to applicants in all 100 counties, Gov. Josh Stein announced on Feb. 10, 2026. (Photo: Christine Zhu/NC Newsline)[/caption] NC Newsline - Energy and utility costs are a major concern for North Carolinians, with more than half saying they're unaffordable. But the state is making strides towards energy efficiency and lowering costs for residents, Gov. Josh Stein said on Tuesday. Energy

[caption id="attachment_16065" align="alignnone" width="912"] Speaking to the media after the game, Walker said the Super Bowl was the first time his father had been to a NFL game because he's uncomfortable in crowds.[/caption] SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Kenneth Walker III is running into free agency with a Super Bowl MVP. Walker capped a prolific postseason with another big performance on the ground to help the Seattle Seahawks beat the

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Nearly 30 years after residents of the predominantly Black Kingsboro community-sitting in between Rocky Mount and Tarboro-stopped a massive hog slaughterhouse from being built in their neighborhood, the fight is being recognized as a defining environmental justice victory in Edgecombe County. In the mid-1990s, Iowa Beef Processors (IBP) proposed constructing a 300-acre hog slaughterhouse between Rocky Mount and Tarboro that would have operated 24 hours

Nationwide - In her children's book, Little Miss Linda Speaks Out About Diversity, Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway speaks to the issue of colorism and the impact it can have on a child. Colorism is when someone is discriminated against based on the color of their skin within their own race. For example, in the Black community, it is often the light-skinned complexion competing against the darker-skinned complexion. The lighter-skinned complexion

New York (AP) - To better understand some of the significance of Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime performance on Sunday night, start at the end. "God Bless America," were the first and few English-language words uttered by the Spanish-language performer, who then proceeded to list countries in the Americas, including the United States and Canada. Behind him, a screen read: "The only thing more powerful than hate is love,"

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The Pleasant Grove Redevelopment Project marks a major step in restoring and reimagining one of Wendell's most historically significant African American community sites, centered on the former Carver School and Pleasant Grove Community Church campus.  The campus includes a  3.15-acre site, with a western building constructed between 1949 and 1959, currently known as the Carver Center, which today houses a daycare and a community food

THE GUARDIAN - Many TikTok users across the US say they're rethinking their relationship with the platform since its ownership and terms and conditions have recently changed, with some citing censorship and lack of trust as reasons why they're removing themselves from the app. Keara Sullivan, a 26-year-old comedian, says TikTok jumpstarted her career and provided a pathway to getting a manager and a literary agent. "I'm not one of

WASHINGTON - The White House on Friday pulled down a social media post depicting former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys after members of Congress from both political parties expressed dismay and called it racist. A White House spokesperson told States Newsroom around noon that a "staffer erroneously made the post" that was shared on President Donald Trump's social media platform late Thursday night. But White

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Harnett County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the state. The 'Old North State' is experiencing rapid growth. North Carolina boasts 11 million residents as of July 2025, making it the 3rd fastest-growing state in the nation. Nearly 150,000 people have moved in over the past year, which makes 600,000 new residents since the 2020 Census. A bedroom community to our capital county of