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Raleigh Chamber hosts “State of the City, County & Schools” Visions Shared, Funding Futures Questioned

By Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer Key decision-makers from Raleigh and Wake County converged at the Raleigh Convention Center on Thursday, May 29, for the "State of the City, County & Schools 2025." The annual luncheon, hosted by the Greater Raleigh Chamber, offered a platform for leaders to unveil strategic visions for sustainable growth, educational excellence, and economic prosperity. However, amidst the presentations of progress and plans, a palpable uncertainty

NC Civil Rights Leaders Demand Justice After Released Footage in Mason Case

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Outrage continues to grow in the wake of newly released body cam footage showing two North Carolina state troopers discussing a cover-up after the October 2024 crash that killed Tyrone Mason. A Thursday rally outside the Wake County Justice Center brought together civil rights leaders, attorneys, and state officials demanding accountability - after the Wake County District Attorney announced the troopers involved would not face

24-year-old city council member wins SC House race, keeping seat blue

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] The view of the state House chamber from the gallery on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. (File/Travis Bell/STATEHOUSE CAROLINA/Specia to the SC Daily Gazette)[/caption] A 24-year-old Bishopville City Council member will be the newest legislator at the Statehouse. Democrat Keishan Scott cruised to victory Tuesday over former Sumter County GOP chair Bill Oden. Scott received almost 71% of less than 3,700 votes cast in a special election for a

Wake County Commissioners Approve $2.1 Billion Budget Amid Controversial Cuts

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The Wake County Board of Commissioners approved a $2.1 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 on Monday night in a 6-1 vote, setting in motion a plan that increases public school funding while making cuts to affordable housing and emergency services. Commissioner Shinica Thomas cast the lone vote against the budget, warning that the county is being forced into a "false and dangerous choice" between

Urgent Call to Action: Controversial Voter Registration Bill, HB127, Key Hearing Canceled

By Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer Readers of The Carolinian will recall our previous coverage of House Bill 127, a piece of legislation that has drawn significant concern for its potential to drastically impact voter registration efforts across North Carolina. The time for community vigilance and action is now, as HB127 was scheduled for a critical hearing at the North Carolina General Assembly this Tuesday, June 3, at 10:00 AM.

Raleigh Renames and Reimagines Community Hub as John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center

By Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer In a significant move to honor and amplify the rich heritage of its African American community, the City of Raleigh has officially renamed the John P. "Top" Greene Community Center to the John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center. This renaming, approved by the Raleigh City Council on April 15, 2025, signals a renewed commitment to celebrating and preserving Black history and culture

Adventure Awaits: Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park

By Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer Get ready to play, explore, and celebrate! The highly anticipated Gipson Play Plaza is set to open its gates at Dorothea Dix Park this June, promising an 18.5-acre wonderland designed to transform how Raleigh residents and visitors experience one of the city's most beloved green spaces. A grand opening celebration, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a weekend packed with community activities, is scheduled for

10 sources of emergency cash, ranked from best to worst

[caption id="attachment_12068" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Billie dollar. money background[/caption] If unanticipated expenses exceed your emergency fund, here's a look at where to go next. 1. Your own emergency fund/short-term securities Emergency funds should be held outside of tax-sheltered wrappers and include highly liquid investments like bank savings accounts, money market accounts, and so on. 2. Low-risk assets in taxable account Next, look at other taxable holdings: investments in brokerage accounts, outside the confines

NC DMV, now under new leadership, wants to ‘triage’ long lines and ID backlogs

By: Galen Bacharier | NC Newsline Every day at the east Raleigh DMV office, customers begin lining up at 7 a.m. Most of them wait around three and a half hours for service. For a few minutes on Friday, Gov. Josh Stein joined them. North Carolina's Department for Motor Vehicles is facing a months-long backlog of appointments - with a typically busy summer season ramped up further by demand for REAL

PBS suing Trump administration over defunding, three days after NPR filed similar case

(AP News) PBS filed suit Friday against President Donald Trump and other administration officials to block his order stripping federal funding from the 330-station public television system, three days after NPR did the same for its radio network. In its lawsuit, PBS relies on similar arguments, saying Trump was overstepping his authority and engaging in "viewpoint discrimination" because of his claim that PBS' news coverage is biased against conservatives. "PBS disputes those charged