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By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian The Paneh Conference concluded its three-day gathering on Saturday, April 25, at Union Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina, closing out a weekend shaped by worship, movement, and testimony under the theme "Legacy Ignited." Now in its 21st year, the conference carried a strong emphasis on legacy across generations. Leaders pointed repeatedly to the presence of children, youth, and young adults not only

WASHINGTON - A coalition of Democratic attorneys general and governors sued the U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday over forthcoming regulations that will impose new borrowing limits for students pursuing certain advanced degree programs. The lawsuit - filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland - challenges a portion of the incoming federal student loan system overhaul that sets stricter loan caps for students partaking in postbaccalaureate

NC NEWSLINE - Tyrrell County Manager David Clegg watched closely last week as lawmakers debated the merit of a constitutional amendment to limit the rate at which local governments' can increase property taxes. Clegg says voter approval of a levy limit will rob the tiny, rural county of 3,000 residents of desperately needed tax revenue. With a budget of approximately $10 million a year, the county runs on one of

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian For many gathered Saturday morning at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, the walk was more than a race. It was a tribute, marked by names on bibs, pink clothing, and the shared understanding that nearly everyone there had been touched by breast cancer in some way. More than 2,000 participants attended the 30th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Triangle Race for the Cure,

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer North Carolina Senate Bill 214 (2025-2026 Regular Session) is a complex legislative package that addresses various local government and municipal issues across several counties. While it covers matters like planning, zoning, and annexations, the most significant and controversial provision currently making headlines is Section 5 of the Conference Report. Section 5 authorizes Franklin County to acquire real property (including through condemnation/eminent domain) in Halifax, Vance,

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC - North Carolina Black Alliance is marking its 25th year and just concluded its 20th Annual NC Black Summit, held at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. The event brought together Black elected officials, policy experts, partners, and community advocates to exchange ideas and explore solutions to improve the lives of Black people in North Carolina. The Summit's theme was "Unleashing OUR Power: United

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian For Lillian M. Davis, mental health advocacy is not just a career, it is a lifelong responsibility shaped by personal experience, family, and a commitment to community care. Growing up in Johnston County, North Carolina, Davis described her childhood as rooted in a close-knit environment, but not always culturally diverse. That experience, she said, played a role in her decision to attend a

RALEIGH, N.C.- Today Governor Josh Stein announced AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV), a global biopharmaceutical company, will create 734 jobs in a new pharmaceutical operation in Durham County. The company says it will invest $1.4 billion to build a 185-acre state-of-the-art manufacturing campus in the City of Durham. "We welcome AbbVie's major investment to North Carolina," said Governor Josh Stein. "When you combine our world-renowned research and innovation with a strong,

By Dominique Heath Columnist The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) brought student filmmakers, educators, local leaders and community members together at The Cary Theater for the Second Annual NCACC 100 Strong Productions Student Film Festival, a statewide event centered around storytelling, local history and community impact through film. Hosted by NCACC's documentary division, 100 Strong Productions, the festival gave students from counties across North Carolina an opportunity to

NC Newsline-North Carolina is the only state in the country where teacher pay is expected to drop this year, according to a new report from the National Education Association. The 2026 report ranks North Carolina 46th in the nation for average teacher pay. The state fell three spots from last year. Average salaries in the state are projected at $59,971 for the 2025-26 school year. That is a decrease from