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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

[caption id="attachment_13783" align="alignnone" width="768"] Loan and lending cash for asset purchase concept. Digital interface featuring loan and financial icons, lending, interest rates, asset purchases, and financial management for individuals or businesses[/caption] WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) sent a letter to its network of over 5,000 lenders instructing them to end politicized or unlawful banking practices. Pursuant to Executive Order 14331, "Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans," SBA

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The North Carolina House Select Committee on Government Efficiency convened Tuesday morning in the NC General Assembly Legislative Building to discuss how the state can better manage taxpayer dollars and reduce wasteful spending. The meeting included testimony from State Auditor Dave Boliek and Deputy Secretary of Services David Elliott, with input from a bipartisan group of legislators.  The committee was formed earlier this year by

State officials, mental health advocates, and community members gathered Saturday in Rocky Mount for the Stronger Together conference, North Carolina's first event centered on the state's Black Youth Suicide Prevention Action Plan. The gathering featured community-driven solutions to one of the most pressing public health challenges facing Black youth. The plan comes as suicide rates among Black youth and young adults have risen sharply nationwide. In North Carolina, from 2013

RALEIGH - The U.S. Census Bureau released its 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) data, providing the latest picture of poverty, income, and health coverage in North Carolina. The numbers show that 12.5 percent of North Carolinians were living in poverty in 2024, showing no significant change since 2023. This means more than 1.3 million North Carolinians struggled to make ends meet on less than about $32,000 a year for a