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SC DAILY GAZETTE - Thousands of mourners came to South Carolina's capital Monday to say "thank you" to the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the iconic civil rights figure whose activism helped change a nation. Jackson died Feb. 17 at his home in Chicago at age 84. Though never an elected official himself, he inspired generations of Americans through his historic 1984 and 1988 campaigns for president. Two of his sons became

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Chapel Hill - If you haven't seen a Legacy Heirs production, please go to the website immediately and learn more. Sonny Kelly is an outstanding actor and educator. His one-man plays are absolutely captivating. His unique ability to embody so many people with a change in the tone of his voice, or a hat, or a pencil, is particularly incredible. Kelly has a way of

FAYETTEVILLE, NC -- Local businessman Frederick Surgeon, owner of Sweet Valley Ranch and Surgeon & Associates, Inc., has been appointed to the North Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors by Governor Josh Stein. The appointment was announced by the Governor's office in late 2025, and Surgeon will serve a six-year term. "It is an honor to serve the state of North Carolina on the North Carolina Ports Authority Board of

[caption id="attachment_16363" align="alignnone" width="784"] Sen. Natalie Murdock (D-Durham) (Photo: NCGA screen capture)[/caption] NC Newsline - Becoming a fully licensed cosmetologist in North Carolina takes 1,500 hours of studying hair, skin, and nail services - even if you just want to provide natural hair care. Some community colleges are asking state lawmakers to consider lowering the number of required hours and creating lower-level licenses for certain services. "To put this into

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Professional snowboarder Zeb Powell has spent the past few years redefining what the sport looks like while carrying his North Carolina roots onto some of snowboarding's biggest stages.  Born in Charlotte and raised in Waynesville, Powell grew up far from the traditional mountain hubs that typically produce elite riders, yet carved out a path that would eventually make him one of the most recognizable figures

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Last Wednesday, the State Archives of NC's America 250 held a panel discussion offering a detailed examination of how colonial and early state laws shaped the lives of African Americans in North Carolina. The panel, titled "Bound by Law: Limits to Emancipation during the Revolution" revealed deep contradictions between revolutionary ideals of liberty and the legal system that restricted Black freedom.  Hosted as a lunch-and-learn

Carolina Public Press - Where are all the men? That's the question the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal is asking in its new policy brief analyzing enrollment data, which found that women outnumber men at every UNC System institution but one - not including the North Carolina School of Science and Math, which was not part of the analysis. The same trend holds true within the NC Community

NC Newsline - Longtime affordable housing allies in Orange County are at odds over a 75-unit townhouse development in Hillsborough that one side contends prices out low- and modest-income African American families. The disagreement pits Habitat For Humanity of Orange County against four pastors - including two from influential, predominately white churches in Chapel Hill  - who are concerned about Habitat's decision to require a $61,100 minimum income to be

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh - In an era defined by the relentless glow of smartphone screens and the rapid-fire pace of digital notifications, a new storefront on 228 Fayetteville Street is asking Raleigh residents to do something radical: sit down, decompress, and turn a page. The Newsagent, a meticulously curated boutique and coffee bar, has officially opened its doors, offering a sophisticated blend of contemporary literature, international newspapers,

Lillington, NC - February 15 - The Harnett County African American Heritage Center proudly hosted its annual Black History Program on Sunday, February 15, at the Harnett County Resource Center in Lillington, North Carolina. This highly anticipated event brought together students, families, educators, and community members for an inspiring celebration of African American history, culture, music, and excellence. Outstanding participation came from students at Lillington Shawtown Elementary School, under the