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NC Students Urge Lawmakers To Pass “Solly’s Law”

May 8, 2026 | 0 Comments

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer More than 30 students from 14 counties across North Carolina gathered at the North Carolina General Assembly on Wednesday as part of the Tobacco 21 (T21) Coalition. Their goal was to press lawmakers into adopting […]

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Keeping Brothers and Sisters Together in Foster Care

May 8, 2026 | 0 Comments

Sponsored-Across North Carolina, thousands of children rely on foster families for safety and stability. For many, their strongest bond is with a sibling who has shared the same experiences. When children enter foster care, siblings are often their only constant […]

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St. Augustine’s University Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

May 7, 2026 | 0 Comments

By Cash Michaels Contributing Writer Just when many thought that St. Augustine’s University (SAU) in Raleigh was well on the road to overcoming its problems, comes word that the private Episcopalian HBCU has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to […]

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Harnett County Commissioners “Slow Down” With Data Center Moratorium

May 7, 2026 | 0 Comments

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer   Lillington, NC – In a standing room only meeting marked by passionate pleas for environmental justice and fiscal transparency, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners voted Monday to implement a temporary development moratorium on […]

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Why Supreme Court Justices Are Appointed For Life Terms And How We Can Change It

May 7, 2026 | 0 Comments

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The idea of lifetime appointments to the U.S. Supreme Court begins with a very specific institutional problem the framers were trying to solve: how to create a judiciary strong enough to check the other branches, […]

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A New Fight For Racial Representation After Justices’ Voting Rights Act Ruling

May 6, 2026 | 0 Comments

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – At 16, Edward Blackmon Jr. was arrested during a protest for voting rights in his Mississippi hometown. He was loaded with schoolmates into a truck once used to haul chickens and was left in the summer […]

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Gun Control Advocates In NC Work To Keep The Permit Law for concealed weapons

May 6, 2026 | 0 Comments

NC Newsline-A bill allowing people to carry concealed handguns without permits is dangerous, Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead said Tuesday, as it would increase gun violence and make the jobs of law enforcement officers harder. Birkhead spoke at a news […]

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MudGirl Run 2026 Brings Thousands Together in Raleigh for Strength, Support, and Survivorship

May 6, 2026 | 0 Comments

By Dominique Heath Columnist Thousands gathered in Raleigh for MudGirl Run 2026, an obstacle mud run that has grown from a grassroots empowerment event into an international movement centered on resilience, community, and support. Founded with the mission of creating […]

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Fourth Annual Gala: The Daniel Center for Math & Science

May 5, 2026 | 0 Comments

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Raleigh, NC – The mission of The Daniel Center for Math and Science (The Daniel Center) is to narrow the education gap for at-risk and disadvantaged children, and the team continues to excel at the […]

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What’s Lost When AI Does Our Shopping?

May 4, 2026 | 0 Comments

THE CONVERSATION – Americans spend a remarkable amount of time shopping – more than on education, volunteering or even talking on the phone. But the way they shop is shifting dramatically, as major platforms and retailers are racing to automate […]

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