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It is a common myth that important elections only take place every 2 or 4 years. Local elections often take place every year, and because turnout is lower, your vote can actually make even more of a difference.  America has 19,000 cities, towns, and villages with different governmental structures. But they all elect officials to carry out 3 government functions: Executive, Legislative and Legal. The Mayor or City Manager implements

Charlotte, NC-The Charlotte Chapter of the National Black Radio Hall of Fame proudly announces that Jevon Draft, a dedicated Mass Communications student at Shaw university in Raleigh, NC, has been awarded a $750 NBRHOF, Charlotte Chapter Scholarship. Mr. Draft was recognized and selected by Titus Burrell, Shaw University Communication Department Chairman. "This recognition celebrates Jevon's exceptional academic achievements, his commitment to excellence in Mass Communication, and the remarkable accomplishments he

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer In a continuation of a growing national movement for justice and equity, the Moral Monday Movement, led by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Repairers of the Breach, launched a coordinated wave of protests across 12 Southern states this August. Known as "A Southern Call to Conscience," these actions aim to hold lawmakers accountable for supporting what organizers are calling the "Big, Bad, Ugly,

By Jheri Hardaway  Staff Writer This year at Earn Your Leisure's InvestFest, one of the vendors that stood out the most had a product that most of the population needs but is not widely produced. It stops girls from going to school and can impact women from working. You can only use it once, but it is relied upon. I'm talking about sanitary napkins or pads. Rizza Islam's Intellectual Power

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (AP) - A mass shooting that shattered the evening tranquility of a picturesque, seaside town in North Carolina was a "highly premeditated" attack that left three people dead and five injured, police said Sunday. The suspect who allegedly carried out the attack on a waterfront bar was in custody. Nigel Edge, 40, of Oak Island is accused of opening fire Saturday night from a boat into a crowd

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer On last Thursday evening, the Wake County Public Library hosted a thought-provoking presentation that honored the complex journeys of early African American actresses in Hollywood.  The presentation was delivered by Dr. Charlene Regester, a renowned scholar and associate professor in the Department of African, African American, and Diaspora Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. With decades of research devoted to Black

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer RALEIGH, NC - William Peace University (WPU) announced last week it has received the largest single gift in the institution's history: a $5 million donation from the estate of alumna Mrs. Peggy (Garner) Britt, class of 1956. The historic gift is designated entirely for scholarships, fulfilling Britt's explicit goal of giving students who might not otherwise be able to attend college the opportunity to do

[caption id="attachment_13850" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Pictured from left to right: Rev. Darlington, Moses High, Dr. Ross, Nurse Darkes, Dr. Darkes, Lloyd Inman, Carolyn Green Boone, little Aiden Green, Barry Parker.[/caption] RALEIGH, NC - September 14th marked the 3rd annual "Prostate Cancer Awareness Sunday" at Christian Faith Baptist Curch in Raleigh, NC. Christian Faith member Doctor Leroy Darkes plays guitar there regularly during worship. But Dr. Darkes is also president of the

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Raleigh's streets came alive Sunday afternoon as La Fiesta del Pueblo, the Triangle's largest celebration of Latin American culture, returned for its 31st year.  Held annually as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the cultural event transformed six blocks of Fayetteville Street into a vibrant hub of music, food, art, and community connection. Organized by El Pueblo, a Raleigh-based nonprofit dedicated to leadership development in Wake

By Jheri Hardaway  Staff Writer Lillington, NC - Major Aaron Meredith, a 20-year veteran of the sheriff's office, is running for Sheriff of Harnett County with a platform centered on community enhancement and a modern approach to law enforcement. With a history of serving in nearly every capacity within the department, he brings a unique perspective and a deep understanding of the office's operations. "I've pretty much done everything at