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Obama arrived at RDU International Airport at approximately 11:40 a.m. on Air Force One. Gov. Bev Perdue and Congressmen David Price and Brad Miller were among those who greeeted him on the airstrip. Congressman G.K. Butterfield was on the plane with Obama. Obama will speak at around 1:05 p.m. at Carmichael Arena on campus to […]
One of the highest profile people in the world, Oprah Winfrey, has accepted the invitation to give Spelman College’s 2012 commencement address, according to the Atlantic Journal-Constitution. The college’s graduation ceremony is set for May 20 at the George International Convention Center. Some 550 students are expected to graduate. Ms. Winfrey is no stranger to […]
A man who was great in wearing so many hats and changing so many lives has passed away. LeRoy Walker is survived by a son and daughter. His wife Katherine passed away in 1978. Dr. Walker was a legendary track coach at NCCU and the first black person to head the U.S. Olympic committee. He taught […]
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 […]
