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After about a four month surge in gas prices, it now seems as though prices are falling at the pump. Prices have dropped 6 cents over two weeks and experts say it may drop another nickel or so in the next week. Right now gasoline prices are lower than they were this time last year […]
His trip comes as a controversy envelopes the N.C. Democratic Party amid allegations of sexual harassment and a secret settlement agreement with a former staffer. The party’s top leaders have called for Chairman David Parker to resign. The executive director left the party Sunday. Obama’s most recent visit to North Carolina came in October when […]
Dole Food’s has recalled 756 cases of bagged salad in several states including North Carolina.
Always wanted to be in a movie? Well here is your chance! The major motion picture “Iron Man 3″ or “CAGED HEAT” is seeking those interested in working as Extras on the film. Filming on this this star studded movie will take place this summer in various areas of North Carolina. The Tona B. Dahlquist […]
School administrators said Tuesday they’re facing a new range of budget woes, including an unexpected $1.1 million cut in state funding. In addition, the district will save $1.3 million less than expected in bus costs because parental complaints resulted in the board scaling back school schedule changes for this fall. To close the gap, administrators […]
The book challenges everyone to refocus and face the gruesome reality about income inequality. Brothers in the struggle, both Smiley and West will kick off a tour around the U.S. to promote their message and new book on April 15 in Los Angeles. They’ll be visiting churches, libraries, classrooms, and other intellectual environments. “What happened […]
National Action Network, a leading civil right organization founded by Reverend Al Sharpton will hold its 14th Annual Convention on April 11-14th inWashington, D.C. As a leading voice championing justice for Trayvon Martin, supporting this organization is important. Founded in 1991, NAN works within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to […]
North Carolina is the fourth-largest strawberry-producing state in the nation. Weather is the main factor in determining the maturity of a strawberry crop and the length of the season, said Robin Watson, a regional agronomist at the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Along with Barry’s, many of the more than 150 strawberry farms […]
Just as the Civil Rights Movement was beginning to reach new heights, one of its most prominent leaders and vocal proponents was gunned down in a heinous assassination. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was slain by a gunshot as he stood outside a Memphis hotel on April 4, 1968, at 6:01 p.m. Central time. The […]
