Losing Speed. Tiny NC town on verge of shutting down.
Carolina Public Press – SPEED – Despite its name, life moves slowly in the Town of Speed. So does its municipal government, which has been pressured by the state’s Local Government Commission to dissolve voluntarily after falling way behind on […]
Read MoreHow to build an emergency fund, pay off debt and make a plan for your money in 2026
NEW YORK (AP) – The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally cleaning your basement. Many resolutions also focus on financial goals, such as paying off credit card debt, saving […]
Read MoreEvent Spotlight: A Soulful Black Nativity At Durham’s Hillside
By Jheri Hardaway, Staff Writer Producers Wendell Tabb and Xavier Cason, in powerful association with the esteemed Triangle Performance Ensemble, recently captivated audiences with an outstanding and truly inspiring rendition of Black Nativity. This production was far more than a […]
Read MoreTips on stepping back from screens and starting a new hobby
AP NEWS – During the winter of 2024, Rachel Martin came to a startling realization: She spent most of her free time staring at screens. “I couldn’t really think of hobbies or things that I did that took a break […]
Read MoreUnpaid caregiving work can feel small and personal, but that doesn’t take away its ethical value
THE CONVERSATION – As child care costs outpace wages, more families are facing difficult decisions about whether to scale back work in order to care for loved ones. Caregiving remains the top reason women ages 25-54 leave the workforce. And […]
Read MoreLumbee Tribe’s federal recognition is assured after final push by Trump
AP NEWS – With the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act by the Senate on Wednesday, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is all but assured to become a federally recognized tribal nation. The state-recognized tribe, whose historic and […]
Read MoreHow HBCU Football Built Its Own Championships
By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The roots of HBCU football trace back to December 27, 1892, when Biddle College, now Johnson C. Smith University, defeated Livingstone College in what is recognized as the first intercollegiate football game between two […]
Read MoreMy Prescription Costs What?! Pharmacists Offer Tips And Tricks That Could Reduce Your Out-Of-Pocket Drug Costs
The Conversation – Even when Americans have health insurance, they can have a hard time affording the drugs they’ve been prescribed. About 1 in 5 U.S. adults skip filling a prescription due to its cost at least once a year, […]
Read MoreHealth Insurance Costs Surge as Policy Fight Drags On
The Conversation – Dec. 15, 2025 – the deadline for enrolling in a marketplace plan through the Affordable Care Act for 2026 – came and went without an agreement on the federal subsidies that kept ACA plans more affordable for […]
Read MoreBlack Women’s Leadership Collective North Carolina
By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer The Black Women’s Leadership Collective (BWLC) is emerging as a critical force in American politics, acting as a strategic organizing hub to significantly amplify the social and political influence of Black women nationwide. Powered by […]
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