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US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire speaks at a press conference on Nov. 9, 2025, following a vote on advancing legislation to end the government shutdown. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., is at left. At right are independent Sen. Angus King of Maine and Democratic Sens. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Tim Kaine of Virginia. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)[/caption] WASHINGTON - Seven U.S.

Boundless Optimism Kevin Howell Inaugurated As NC State’s 15th Chancellor: A New Era For The Wolfpack

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC - A new chapter officially began for North Carolina State University today as Kevin Howell was formally installed as the 15th Chancellor in a ceremony brimming with pride, tradition, and a forward-looking vision. The atmosphere was electric, a true homecoming for a leader deeply rooted in the Wolfpack spirit. "Boundless optimism" was the theme of the ceremony, and the enthusiasm and energy brought

The Military’s Diversity Rises Out Of Recruitment Targets, Not ‘Woke’ Goals

THE CONVERSATION - Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump addressed hundreds of military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia in late September 2025. Before the meeting, journalists speculated about which urgent issues might require such a costly and unusual gathering, to which the assembled military leaders had been summoned from across the globe. Rather than a major shift in national security strategy, a loyalty oath

127 Years Since The Wilmington Massacre

Dr. Jan Davidson Cape Fear Museum of History and Science In 1897, North Carolina's Democratic Party decided to embark on a white supremacy campaign to try to drive Populist and Republican politicians out of office during the 1898 election. The campaign used speeches, propaganda cartoons, and the threat of violence to create support for white supremacy. On November 8, 1898, New Hanover County's Democrats used threats and intimidation to stop

States told by Trump administration to ‘undo’ full SNAP benefits paid for November

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] The Saturday Morning Market, in St. Petersburg, Florida, on April 14, 2012. (Photo by Lance Cheung/USDA)[/caption] The North Carolina context From NC Newsline After issuing partial November SNAP benefits to North Carolinians on Friday, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) was on track to issue the remaining full benefits over the weekend. However, the decision by the White House to appeal a

How an Enslaved Man’s Self-Defense Sparked a Historic Court Ruling in NC

  By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer On January 22, 1834, a violent confrontation at the Walnut Creek plantation in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, would lead to one of the most significant legal decisions in the antebellum South. Will, an enslaved man owned by James S. Battle, became the center of the landmark case State v. Will, which challenged the legal framework of slavery and recognized, however narrowly, the moral agency

National Supplier Diversity Event Held In Miami Beach

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is having its largest conference of the year right now. The event is titled,  Navigating Our New Economy. Some of the largest corporations in the country have sent their diversity teams to recruit small businesses to join their supply chain. Promotions for the event exclaimed: "This year's Annual Conference & Exchange, hosted in vibrant Miami, places us at the epicenter of transformation-where markets

State Leaders Unveil New Health Plan for Small Businesses 

  By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, joined by Gary Salamido, president of the North Carolina Chamber, and Fran Gary, senior vice president of Blue Cross NC, announced the launch of Carolina HealthWorks-a new health insurance initiative designed to help small businesses across the state provide more affordable and predictable health coverage for their employees. The announcement took place Tuesday afternoon at the N.C. Department

Wake County Energy Commission Discusses Waste, Energy Options

By Jordan  Meadows Staff Writer Last Tuesday morning, the Energy Advisory Commission met at the Wake County Administrative Building. Government officials, engineers, and industry representatives gathered to discuss the future of waste management and energy planning as the county prepares for the eventual capacity limits of the South Wake Landfill. John Roberson, P.E., Solid Waste Division Director, opened the discussion by presenting findings from the Beyond the South Wake Landfill

Mayors Share How They Are Grappling With Housing Has Shaped Their Jobs: ‘It Is A Crisis’ 

[caption id="attachment_14464" align="alignnone" width="1024"] 1NATION[/caption] NC NEWSLINE - In U.S. cities big and small, mayors are finding their tenures shaped by housing shortages, and efforts to build more homes, so that people of any income can afford a place to live. In a series of conversations, mayors of big cities such as Atlanta and Seattle, as well as of midsize Midwest cities like Columbus, Ohio, and Madison, Wisconsin, told Stateline