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By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Ms. Gwendolyn White has been seeking justice for racially targeted harassment since 2020. Her alleged actions on Friday, May 21st, are unacceptable; at the same time, all Americans should understand the backstory and the need for law enforcement and judicial system reform for all of our protection. What happened to Ms. White and her mother is un-American and should never happen to another tax-paying citizen

By  Judaea Ingram Special to the Carolinian DURHAM, N.C - Weekend baseball at Durham Bulls Athletic Park carried a festive, family-centered atmosphere as the Durham Bulls hosted a home series against the Round Rock Express, highlighted by a Mother's Day celebration that blended baseball, special events, and community tradition in downtown Durham. While the series itself was part of the regular Minor League Baseball schedule, Sunday's matchup stood out as

By Karl Cameron Contributing Writer GREENSBORO-Bridget M. Long filed a timely response to Magistrate Judge L. Patrick Auld's Memorandum and Recommendation, dated April 3, 2026 to dismiss the pending lawsuit against United States Federal District Court Judge William L. Osteen, Jr. for his committing the crime of Obstruction of Justice in Employment Civil Rights Case No. 1:13-CV-315, by means of a Court Order to remove her case from a pending

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian SALISBURY, N.C. - Downtown Salisbury was packed with visitors Saturday as thousands gathered for the annual Cheerwine Festival, celebrating the cherry-flavored soft drink that has remained a North Carolina favorite for generations. Music echoed through downtown streets as festivalgoers moved between vendor tents, food trucks, live performances, and family activities during the daylong event. Bright red Cheerwine branding could be seen throughout the

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian CHARLOTTE, N.C - Charlotte's newest professional sports franchise officially stepped into the spotlight this week as the Charlotte Crown hosted its media day ahead of its inaugural season in the newly formed Upshot League, marking the return of professional women's basketball to the Queen City for the first time in nearly two decades. Held ahead of the team's May 21 season opener, the

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Democratic Gov. Josh Stein has proposed a sweeping change to one of North Carolina's largest and most debated education programs by recommending a phased wind-down of the state's Opportunity Scholarship voucher system. Under Stein's proposed budget, unveiled in late-April, the state would halt new enrollments in the Opportunity Scholarship Program and impose a stricter income cap on current recipients. The plan sets eligibility at 150%

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Tensions between Southeast Raleigh residents and city officials over the implementation of long-planned parks bond projects have resurfaced, as community members argue that years of grassroots planning are being overshadowed by a lack of transparency and limited public input, according to documents from the South Park-East Raleigh Neighborhood Association (SPERNA) obtained by The Carolinian. The concerns center on several initiatives tied to the historic South

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC - As we search for innovative solutions to the cost-of-living crisis, an important bill was filed in the North Carolina General Assembly on April 30, 2026, House Bill 1200, formally known as the Tax-Free Family Essentials Act. This bill proposes to eliminate the state sales tax on a critical list of non-negotiable healthcare and hygiene products. Walking through the halls of the General

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Smithfield, NC - Former Governor RoyDunn, NC - In a powerful demonstration of community and collaboration, the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural EmpowHer event last Monday morning at the Dunn Shrine Center. Brought to life by powerhouse presenting sponsor KS Bank, the morning gathering was explicitly designed as an intentional space to encourage, equip, and empower local women making an impact in

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Franklin County, NC - Preservation North Carolina, or PresNC, has been Saving Places That Matter to the Diverse People of North Carolina Since 1939. As part of a recent historic "Ramble" in Franklin County, PresNC hosted visitors at several properties, including the Historic Perry's School, several churches, and historic residences. The day began with a tour of the historic Perry's School educational complex in rural