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Rep. Ashton Clemmons discusses her departure from the legislature, efforts to work across the aisle
While it can certainly have many appealing aspects, serving in the North Carolina General Assembly can also be a very difficult assignment. The pay is less than minimum wage and has been frozen for decades. The length of sessions has gotten much longer and more unpredictable. And, of course, in recent years, the political rancor […]
Parent anxiety high as Opportunity Scholarship rally planned for Wednesday
Around 55,000 students and their families remain in limbo, stuck on a waitlist for the Opportunity Scholarship program, as uncertainty continues to swirl over whether North Carolina lawmakers will fully fund the program for a new school year that kicks off in a matter of weeks. Tapping into that sense...
These HBCUs Have Summer Courses You Can Tap Into For Free
Summer is here, which could mean wearing less and going out more. However, for some, it means doubling down on learning and growth. And who doesn’t want a little elevation alongside an epic cookout? Depending on where a person is on their academic journey, several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) offer courses to prepare… Continue reading These HBCUs Have Summer Courses You Can Tap Into For Free
Partisan split on pushing HCA to sell Mission Health? NC, US legislative candidates
ASHEVILLE - A partisan split looks to be forming over a new effort to push the for-profit HCA to sell Mission Health to a nonprofit. All six Democratic incumbents or challengers for Buncombe County congressional or North Carolina General Assembly seats said they supported Reclaim Healthcare WNC. The coalition of doctors, elected officials...
Harris campaign revitalizes young voters in North Carolina
As memes such as "coconut tree," and "brat summer," emerge on social media, it's giving a big boost to Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign for president."I feel a lot more enthusiastic about the whole campaign now because I'm like, I feel I can back something," Braeden Harper said.Harper is a Gen-Z voter who "feels the Kamalove," as he connected with other supporters at a political event in Rolesville on Sunday."I feel like this is just something that a lot of the youth just wanted to see," Harper said. "We'll see how it goes."In less than a week, Harris' campaign raised...
Carolina Panthers welcomes first Black gameday DJ
Nathaniel Perkins, known by his stage name DJ Carolina X, never expected deejaying to take him out of his hometown of Columbia, S.C. Ten years ago, it was just a “side hustle” he practiced at parties and events to make extra money. His side gig has led him to perform in venues across the world with artists like 21 Savage and Gucci Mane.
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