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UNC-Chapel Hill Trustees Could Begin To Defund DE&I

Joe Killian, NC Newsline The dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts at UNC-Chapel Hill could begin in earnest as soon as this month, say two members of the university's board of trustees. Trustees will likely meet this month in a yet-to-be-scheduled special meeting, finalizing the campus budget before forwarding it to the UNC System Board of Governors for final approval. "I think the best way for the board

Coloring Books Tackle Mental Health, Bullying, and Suicide

Nationwide - Meet Henderson Vaughan, the mastermind behind The Real Adventures Of Captain85, a coloring book for Black children that has proven to be a powerful tool to raise awareness and inspire action on issues such as gun violence, bullying, suicide, and mental health. More than just a fun activity for kids and adults, his coloring book features comic real-life stories and characters that are based on his personal experiences.

Soul City Music Festival: Roots To Reggae In Norlina

Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer The inaugural Soul City International Roots Music Festival was held on Saturday at Seven Springs Farm & Vineyard in Norlina, NC. Hosted by the Soul City Community Development Corporation, the festival brought together music and culture enthusiasts to celebrate a shared heritage, stemming from the theme of the festival: 'From Soil to Soul'. An array of world-renowned artists performed at the festival, each expressing their cultural

NCFC Hosts the Triangle’s Soccer Showdown

Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer On Sunday, the North Carolina Football Club (NCFC) Youth hosted a day of competitive soccer games between the Triangle's young athletes aged 3 to 19. Traffic poured into the WRAL Soccer Park on Perry Creek Road in what the league deemed a "normal soccer weekend." NCFC Youth, formerly known as the Capital Area Soccer League, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Since its inception in

What we know about the shooting of an Uber driver in Ohio and the scam surrounding it

(AP NEWS) It was a common scam that ended with an uncommon outcome, tragically in an Ohio driveway. William J. Brock fatally shot an Uber driver because he wrongly assumed she was part of a scheme to extract $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said this week. Lo-Letha Hall was a victim of the same con, summoned by the grifters to Brock's house to retrieve a purported package for

BBB’s New Program for Entrepreneurs

Raleigh, N.C. - Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Carolinas (BBB) is launching a comprehensive online guide for those who are starting a business in North or South Carolina. "BBB's New Business Roadmap Presented by Strazanac Solutions" is an online business bootcamp that will guide enrollees through the steps of creating a business, growing and keeping it running successfully.  This program is for new entrepreneurs in our 48-county service area as

Biden administration announces $7.4B in student debt relief; 8,100 in North Carolina to benefit

Ahmed Jallow, NC Newsline The Biden administration announced on Friday that it will cancel student loans for 277,000 more borrowers nationwide, including 8,100 individuals from North Carolina. The administration said it's using existing student loan forgiveness programs such as the SAVE Plan to provide debt relief totaling $7.4 billion to borrowers. The latest round of debt relief targets borrowers enrolled in the SAVE Plan, other income-driven repayment plans, and public sector