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By Jheri Hardaway (formerly Ms. Jheri Worldwide) Staff Writer The heart of a community often beats in its small businesses. The Crabtree Valley Mall we knew is no longer. Drastic changes have impacted every element of the customer and retailer experience. For four years, Nazar, a perfume kiosk in the Crabtree Valley Mall, was a pulsating artery of that community. Located in the bustling corridor between popular shoe stores, the kiosk,

[caption id="attachment_13675" align="alignnone" width="980"] Charlie Kirk hands out hats before speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP)[/caption] By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA It wasn't someone from "the radical left." It wasn't an "illegal immigrant," and it wasn't a person of color. The suspect in the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, a white

By Karl Cameron, Contributor I recently reviewed, "The Library In The Woods" by Calvin Alexander Ramsey, Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie. It is a children's book for ages 7-1, but also a journey back for many adults to a segregation time when libraries for African-Americans were a window to a world of opportunity. I distinctly remember the many times I walked from Davie Street to the Richard B. Harrison Library,

[caption id="attachment_13599" align="alignnone" width="1760"] Xavier Arellano and Bryant Davis. (Photo: Logan Cyrus)[/caption] By Julian Berger, Michael Graff  WFAE He arrives around 8:30 a.m., 65 years old, eight months sober and wearing a T-shirt that reads, "NOPE: Not going to happen." Xavier Arellano walks across Wendover Road in east Charlotte, dodging four lanes of traffic, and nodding good morning to his fellow day laborers who gather here each day, hoping for

By Jheri Hardaway (formerly Ms. Jheri Worldwide) Staff Writer Lillington, NC - Harnett County officials addressed growth, taxes, and public services at a town hall hosted by Commissioner Barbara McKoy. This gathering updated residents on key county initiatives and services, addressing a range of topics from property taxes and public health to the challenges of managing a rapid population growth. The event was held in Lillington at the Harnett County Resource

By: Jheri Hardaway (formerly Ms. Jheri Worldwide)  Staff Writer Long Island, NY - The world is mourning the passing of Major General Joseph A. McNeil, a true American revolutionary whose actions helped ignite the Civil Rights Movement. As one of the Greensboro Four, McNeil's legacy is defined by his unwavering courage and a deep-seated belief in justice. His life, from a humble upbringing to a distinguished military career, was a testament

BY  CLAUDIA LAUER (AP NEWS) After Decarlos Brown Jr. was arrested for the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee aboard a North Carolina commuter train, he was quickly sent to a state mental hospital for an evaluation. It was a sharp contrast from a January misdemeanor arrest, where it took more than six months for a court to order a mental evaluation after Brown told officers that he had been given

[caption id="attachment_13656" align="alignnone" width="980"] Members of the National Guard patrol Lafayette Park by the White House, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Washington, while protester Will Roosien, of Grand Rapids, Mich., who says he hopes to inspire others of his generation to protest, holds up a sign about the MAGA movement. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)[/caption] WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has portrayed his federal law enforcement surge in Washington as focused on tackling

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer  At just 20 years old, former Enloe High School star Larry Pickett Jr., now U.S. Military Academy cadet and Army football player, is being celebrated for an act of real-life heroism that reflects the core values of West Point Military Academy. On the heels of Army's narrow 30-27 double-overtime loss to Tarleton State on Friday night, Pickett-still just a college sophomore-found himself in a life-or-death

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction released new data last week on student graduation rates, test scores, and grade-level proficiency across the state. Gains remain uneven across regions and demographics, and officials are calling for more targeted support and reform. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice "Mo" Green presented the 2024-2025 school year data to the State Board of Education last week, highlighting that