VIA: WRAL.COM The first female president of Shaw University is leaving her position after less than a year at the helm of one of the oldest historically black colleges in the South, WRAL News learned Tuesday. The university called Irma McClaurin’s resignation a “mutually agreed-upon decision,” but declined to elaborate on the reason for her departure. […]
VIA: WTVD.COM The Cumberland County Public Health Department issued a warning Monday of the possible transmission of Hepatitis A at a Fayetteville Olive Garden. The restaurant is located on 234 North McPherson Church Road. Employees and anyone who visited the Olive Garden anytime on July 25, 26, 28, 29, 31 and Aug. 1, 2 and […]
VIA: ESSENCE.COM So, we thought we saw Jennifer Hudson at her thinnest but now the singer has reportedly revealed an even slimmer version of her already-trim self. “The View” co-host Joy Behar said she recently bumped into J-Hud while shopping and overheard the singer reportedly tell a salesperson she is now a size zero, Radaronline.com […]
VIA: ESSENCE.COM Whether inchic cardigans or gorgeous gowns, The First Lady’s style is always something fierce. So it’s no real surprise the fabulous fashionista recently earned herself a top spot on Vanity Fair’s “Best-Dressed List.” Mrs. O ranks on the list for her versatile style, ranging from Tom Ford to Target brand Merona. MORE
VIA: CNN.COM On a recent Sunday morning just before dawn, two carloads of white teenagers drove to Jackson, Mississippi, on what the county district attorney says was a mission of hate: to find and hurt a black person. In a parking lot on the western side of town they found their victim. James Craig Anderson, […]
VIA: ESSENCE.COM A new season of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” is on its way, and according to sources, part of it is being taped South Africa. TheYBF reports that the entire cast — including new member Marlo Hampton, but not Kim Zolciak — was spotted filming in Cape Town, a ritzy city off the coast […]
VIA: WNCN.COM A Raleigh Walmart store continues to get fined for failing to pass scanner price tests. In July, state inspectors visited three Walmart locations to see if the price on the shelf matches the one in the computer. The Walmart on Fayetteville Road in Raleigh is facing $2,025 in penalties. On Thursday, that location […]
VIA: WTVD.COM Warm up those charge cards, North Carolina’s tax-free weekend is nearly here. Shopper can save money on items like clothing, school supplies, and computers during the state’s sales tax holiday that begins on Friday, Aug. 5 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 7. Clothing, footwear, and school supplies of $100 or less per item; […]
HelloBeautiful’s resident celebrity stylist Becca Alexis is back with another episode of “5 Minutes To Fab.” This week, Becca helps Jovian, the Director of Talent Recruitment at Teach for America adjust her style to match her parttime gig of working with Janelle Monae! She enhances Jovian’s rocker-chic style by simply pinning her tee and adding […]
VIA: CNN.COM If Larry Flynt has his way, Casey Anthony could reintroduce herself — nude — to America on the pages of Hustler magazine, and make well over $500,000 in the process. The pornography magnate told HLN’s “Nancy Grace” show on Thursday night that talks are ongoing that could land Anthony on the pages of […]
VIA: WTVD.COM A daughter of Malcolm X has been sentenced to five years of probation for stealing the identity of an elderly family friend to run up big credit card bills. Prosecutors say Malikah Shabazz (shuh-BAHZ’) made $55,000 in illegal purchases. The 46-year-old North Carolina resident pleaded guilty and was freed from jail in June. […]
VIA: WTVD.COM More information is surfacing in the murder case of Laura Ackerson. ABC11 Eyewitness was given a song that sources say was written by Ackerson’s ex-boyfriend, Grant Hayes. Hayes, who also is the father of Ackerson’s two children, is charged with her murder. The song, which was never released, contains lyrics about killing his […]