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The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) will host the 2026 Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo Saturday, Feb. 28, from 1-4 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St. The event is free and open to everyone. Area minority and women-owned businesses are invited to participate in the expo designed to increase […]
Fayetteville Public Works Commission has approved electric rate increases over the next two years due to rising service costs. Residential customers using 1,000 kWh per month could see their bills increase by about $8.02 starting in May and another $8.59 in May 2027. PWC says rates have gone up 16.5% since 2020 — about half […]
A new study from Duke Health found that a simple blood test may help predict whether adults 71 and older are likely to live at least two more years. Researchers analyzed small RNA molecules called piRNAs in blood samples and found that a group of six markers predicted two-year survival with 86% accuracy. Lower levels […]
Primary Election Day info: rules, sample ballots, polling places, IDs, absentee voting, and more to prepare voters.
As colder weather settles back over the Charlotte area, some residents say the cost of staying warm is climbing fast. According to WCNC Charlotte, customers of Piedmont Natural Gas said their latest bills show sharp increases compared with previous winters. Layla Masoudi said she was stunned by the jump. Others have posted on social media, […]
The Town of Wake Forest is inviting soloists ages 16 and older to apply to perform the National Anthem during the 2026 Fireworks Spectacular on Friday, July 3. The event will take place inside Husky Stadium on the campus of Heritage High School, 1150 Forestville Road. Featuring a headliner band, food trucks, an incredible fireworks […]
Fayetteville native Grant Bennett said that there was a cap on career opportunities for children in his community. So he has made it his mission to create equal chances for youth to get hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). His nonprofit, The Two-Six Project, supports under-resourced communities, equipping people with the […]
Learn about local and county government through this free series of classes sponsored by the Community Partnerships Division. Raleigh Neighborhood College just reaffirmed that everybody’s opinion matters. We should take an active role in how the City is shaped and making it a city that is comfortable as well as prosperous now and in the […]
Raleigh celebrates Black History Month with free events, exhibits, and tours honoring African American history and culture.
The application period for the annual Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program is now open. North Carolina high school girls, grades 9-12, can apply now through February 23, 2026, for the four-week paid summer STEM enrichment opportunity with North Carolina state government. Established in 2019 by the NC Department of Administration’s Division for Women and Youth, the […]
A former North Carolina college football player earned the game’s top honor Sunday night. Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III was named Super Bowl MVP after totaling 161 yards in a 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots, led by Charlotte-area native Drake Maye. Walker, 25, spent part of his collegiate career at Wake […]
