The NAACP (pictured above is their student chapter) is launching a campaign in North Carolina, challenging a series of government-sponsored proposals that some say…
Everyone’s still raving over the special guests and celebrities spotted this past weekend in Charlotte, NC for the CIAA. Even Doug E. Fresh made an…
Chaka Khan truly delivered this past weekend for a crowd of adoring fans in an unforgettable concert for the CIAA Weekend finale on Saturday night.…
Early voting in North Carolina runs thru November 3rd. Vote early! Find an early voting location near you. Click here.
Everyone remembers those twins from Rock Hill, S.C., who gave birth on the same day, right? Zaakira Mitchell gave birth to a healthy boy and…
The North Carolina Asthma Program strives to reduce the burden of asthma upon the citizens of our state by: Developing and maintaining a comprehensive statewide asthma surveillance system. Developing and implementing a State Asthma Plan that effectively addresses asthma in all ages, ethnic groups, backgrounds, and in multiple settings. Increasing public awareness of the importance […]
Historical change is going down in North Carolina’s judicial system under a new law called the Racial Justice Act. The new law, which was passed in 2009, allows death row prisoners to challenge their sentences if race was an issue at trial. This includes jury discrimination. The act was supported by research from lawyers who […]
Time is running out to make your donation to the Marines Toys for Tots program. The purpose of Toys for Tots is to provide a message of hope to disadvantaged children of families that are struggling financially. More info
A new state law that creates separate crimes against mother and unborn child when a pregnant woman is physically attacked will hold assailants more accountable for their actions, supporters said Wednesday. The fetal protection law is among 35 mostly criminal laws approved earlier this year that will take effect today. Others include one that allows […]
Calif. — Taylor Farms Retail Inc. is voluntarily recalling 3,265 cases of various bagged salad blends that have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. The Salinas, Calif., company said Wednesday that its action comes after the Washington state Agriculture Department conducted a random test on a finished package of spinach. No illnesses have […]
To most residents of Raleigh, it may not come as a surprise that their city earned the title of America’s Best City. Raleigh shows the cultural graces that go along with anchoring the so-called Research Triangle, home to North Carolina State University, Duke University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Among its […]
The number of outages continue to grow as a result of Hurricane Irene. Here are numbers of utility company’s to report outages. Progress Energy 1-800-419-6356 DUKE Energy 1-800-769-3766
