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RALEIGH, NC - The State Board of Education approved 11 grant proposals for 10 public school units today that will fund effective digital learning practices in North Carolina's K-12 public schools. The state-funded competitive grant program under the state's Digital Learning Initiative supports the development and dissemination of local innovative digital learning models. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt said these grants are key to helping North Carolina's students

NNPA Just days after Howard University announced it would revoke the honorary degree awarded to Sean "Diddy" Combs in 2014, additional details have emerged about the decision and the mounting legal issues facing the hip-hop mogul. On Friday, June 7, Howard University's Board of Trustees voted unanimously "to accept the return by Mr. Sean Combs of the honorary degree," as stated in their official release. The decision, linked to a

CAROLINA PUBLIC PRESS - The North Carolina tourism economy reached its highest level ever in 2023, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday, with travelers spending more than $35.6 billion on trips to and within the state. That's up almost 7% from the previous record in 2022, according to the governor's office. The state also rose to fifth in the nation for domestic visitation, behind California, Florida, Texas and New York.  Direct

WILLIAMSTON, N.C. (AP) - Weeds have punctured through the vacant parking lot of Martin General Hospital's emergency room. A makeshift blue tarp covering the hospital's sign is worn down from flapping in the wind. The hospital doors are locked, many in this county of 22,000 fear permanently. Some residents worry the hospital's sudden closure last August could cost them their life. "I know we all have to die, but it

Jordan Meadows Staff Writer At the Word Tabernacle Church in Rocky Mount on Thursday afternoon, the Biden-Harris reelection campaign joined local elected officials, community leaders, and advocates from across Eastern North Carolina for an event focused on rural and Black North Carolinian voters. Dr. Kimberly Hardy, the second vice chair of the NC Democratic Party, led the journey through 30 counties of Eastern North Carolina with a clear mission: to

Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer Harris's journey to the Senate began with a resounding victory in the November 2016 election, where she captured over 60% of the vote, carrying all but four counties in California - becoming the second Black woman and the first South Asian American to hold the position. Her campaign, endorsed by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, promised to protect immigrants from the divisive policies

Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer In a rapidly digitizing financial world, the United States is witnessing a significant decline in the usage of cash and checks, according to a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (FRBA). The report, which compares payment methods across 20 countries, highlights a remarkable shift in consumer behavior towards digital payment alternatives. The data from the FRBA reveals that the proportion of checks used

By: Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer In 1990, Deborah Holder, a former Flight Attendant from New York, found herself captivated by a television advertisement featuring McDonald's operator Robert Lee Dunham discussing the intricacies of owning and operating a McDonald's franchise.  Intrigued by the potential of this opportunity, Deborah wanted to learn more. Through persistent daily phone calls, she eventually connected with Dunham, who generously guided her through the rigorous application process. 

[caption id="attachment_7357" align="alignnone" width="900"] Coco Gauff (AP NEWS)[/caption] Cheryl Cooky, Purdue University Though the college career of Iowa's Caitlin Clark ended with a disappointing loss, the point guard's record-breaking season helped fuel widespread interest in this year's NCAA women's college basketball tournament. The women's Final Four garnered higher television ratings than the men's Final Four. Then the women's basketball championship game between South Carolina and Iowa didn't just draw in

  Greg Childress (NC Newsline) Durham officials are hoping for the best this legislative short session - knowing the worst is likely to come - regarding a bill to allow the Board of Education and the county to build workforce housing on public land for teachers, law enforcement officers and first responders. Durham lawmakers have filed bills year-after-year asking colleagues in the House and the Senate to support efforts to