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[caption id="attachment_14001" align="alignleft" width="390"] Mayor Christopher Neal[/caption] Carolina Public Press-Louisburg Mayor Christopher Neal thinks there's about a 95% chance this week's mayoral election will go to a runoff. If so, the 3,400 some odd-taxpayers in Louisburg, situated in the center of northeastern Franklin County, will be on the hook for up to $10,000 in estimated additional costs as a result of the municipal elections. Until recently, runoffs were out of

[caption id="attachment_13905" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Photo by Pixabay[/caption] By Daniel Bortz AARP Amid growing concerns around inflation, tariff-induced price hikes and economic uncertainty, who couldn't use a few extra bucks? A little more cash in your pocket here and there adds up, especially for older adults working hard to squirrel away as much as possible for retirement, or for retirees living on a fixed income. Extra dollars can help you pay

On Saturday, September 27, 2025, members of the Beta Lambda Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. joined with the Raleigh Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., community members, and advocates at Knightdale Station Park for the annual Triangle Walk Like MADD. The event, hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), is designed to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving and to support victims and

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC - September 29, 2025, one hundred and sixty years to the day after a pivotal gathering that shaped the future of African Americans in North Carolina, St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church hosted a moving ceremony to unveil a "upgraded" historic marker in a new, rightful location next to the church. The event, attended by former Governor and US Senate Candidate Roy Cooper,

By Steve Worthy Special To The Carolinian  With the residency of worldwide Latin Star Bad Bunny concluding after a two-month long concert series in Puerto Rico, bringing attention to the island with its rich culture of music, food, and very friendly people for starters, have you ever wondered of visiting the island? It is much easier than you might think! It is a tropical destination.  For starters, it's part of

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The 2025 North Carolina Affordable Housing Conference, held Tuesday and Wednesday in Raleigh, brought together housing professionals, advocates, developers, and policymakers from across the state to address the pressing issues impacting affordable housing in North Carolina. The event kicked off with a keynote address featuring Dr. Jenny Schuetz, Vice President of Infrastructure and Housing at Arnold Ventures. Schuetz, a former senior fellow at Brookings Metro

Saint Augustine's University (SAU) joins with the global community of scholars, historians, educators, and alumni to mourn the passing of Dr. Quintard Taylor (December 11, 1948 - September 21, 2025), a truly distinguished class of 1969 alumnus whose life's work elevated Black history, expanded access to knowledge, and inspired countless minds. Dr. Taylor earned his B.A. in American History from Saint Augustine's College (now university) in 1969 before pursuing graduate degrees

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1280"] (Courtesy of NCRR)[/caption] RALEIGH, N.C.-- One year after Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina is rebuilding with help from the North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR). Through its award-winning Back-on-Track Disaster Recovery Program, NCRR invested $8.2 million to support local businesses, restore rail infrastructure and strengthen communities. "Back-on-Track is more than a grant; it's a commitment to North Carolina's people and economy," said Carl Warren, NCRR's president and CEO."

By Greg Childress NC Newsline At the top of Fayetteville Street in Durham, about a mile from the city's bustling downtown, a Walgreen's has closed. It sits idle in a mostly low-income, historic part of town whose prosperous edges are dotted with expensive, modern apartments and homes. Not too far from the empty Walgreen's, the former Heritage Square Shopping Center is also idle. All stores are shuttered. The former retail

By Susanna Ashton and Mollie Barnes  The Conversation From the ages of 12 to about 22, Harriet Jacobs lived under the watch of her enslaver, a wealthy physician named James Norcom Sr. During that decade, as Jacobs grew from a child to a young woman, Norcom psychologically and physically terrorized her. Once, when she was a teenager, he threw her down the stairs of his Edenton, North Carolina house. He