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Deadly Raleigh Robbery Plot Leaves One Twin Dead; His Brother, Another Teen Facing Criminal Charges

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Creedmoor Mayor Antwane Downey Keeps Office After Board Votes to End Removal Proceedings

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Janora McDuffie sits on a black sofa during her one-woman play, Earth, Wind & Car Fire, at The Fruit in Durham, North Carolina.
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REVIEW: Durham’s Janora McDuffie Delivers Love, Laughter and Hard Truths in ‘Earth, Wind & Car Fire’

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Patrick Ngongba II, Duke Blue Devils
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Ngongba’s Big Night Leads Duke to Dominance Over Coastal Carolina

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NC State Women’s Basketball Opens 2026-27 Season With Dominant Win Over Wofford

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National News

James H. Sills III, president and CEO of M&F Bank, pictured with Optus Bank Chairman Paul Mitchell as their institutions announce a proposed merger to expand Black-owned banking.
Business & Technology Featured National News

M&F Bank, Optus Bank Merger Could Reshape Black Wealth and Economic Opportunity Across the Carolinas

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Jay-Z performing onstage ahead of his confirmed appearance as headliner of the 2027 Super Bowl LXI halftime show.
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Jay-Z to Headline 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show After Years of Producing Music’s Biggest Stage

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Hot dogs representing a nationwide Kayem Foods recall involving more than 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.
Featured Health & Fitness National News

More Than 1.5 Million Pounds of Hot Dogs, Bacon and Deli Meats Recalled Nationwide

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Featured Lifestyle & Travel National News

Social Security Administration Corrects Millions of Records in Historic Database Cleanup

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Business & Technology Featured National News

Black Household Wealth Plunges 25% While Other Americans Gain, New Federal Reserve Data Reveals

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Janora McDuffie sits on a black sofa during her one-woman play, Earth, Wind & Car Fire, at The Fruit in Durham, North Carolina.
Entertainment Featured Lifestyle & Travel State News

REVIEW: Durham’s Janora McDuffie Delivers Love, Laughter and Hard Truths in ‘Earth, Wind & Car Fire’

Phyllis Coley @phyllis_coley
Featured Lifestyle & Travel State News

NC Museum of History Announces November Events, Including 31st Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration

Phyllis Coley @phyllis_coley
Featured Lifestyle & Travel National News

Social Security Administration Corrects Millions of Records in Historic Database Cleanup

Phyllis Coley @phyllis_coley
Howard and Lillian Lee beside a conceptual sign announcing the future Chapel Hill park and street named in their honor.
Featured Lifestyle & Travel State News

Chapel Hill Honors Trailblazers Howard and Lillian Lee With New Park and Street Naming

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Biz & Tech

James H. Sills III, president and CEO of M&F Bank, pictured with Optus Bank Chairman Paul Mitchell as their institutions announce a proposed merger to expand Black-owned banking.
Business & Technology Featured National News

M&F Bank, Optus Bank Merger Could Reshape Black Wealth and Economic Opportunity Across the Carolinas

Phyllis Coley @phyllis_coley
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein speaks with transportation officials and construction workers wearing safety vests and hard hats during a visit highlighting the S-Line rail project.
Business & Technology Featured State News

North Carolina’s S-Line Rail Project Gets $550 Million Boost to Connect Raleigh and Richmond

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MICHELIN Guide 2026 feature graphic showing Durham's Ideal's Sandwich & Grocery and highlighting restaurants in Durham, Raleigh, Cary, Knightdale and Pittsboro.
Business & Technology Featured Lifestyle & Travel State News

Durham’s Ideal’s Earns MICHELIN Honor as Raleigh and Triangle Restaurants Shine in 2026 Guide

Dawn Mikayla
Business & Technology Featured National News

Black Household Wealth Plunges 25% While Other Americans Gain, New Federal Reserve Data Reveals

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Health & Fitness

Hot dogs representing a nationwide Kayem Foods recall involving more than 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.
Featured Health & Fitness National News

More Than 1.5 Million Pounds of Hot Dogs, Bacon and Deli Meats Recalled Nationwide

Phyllis Coley @phyllis_coley
North Carolina juvenile justice and behavioral health officials participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the new PIVOT mental health treatment unit at C.A. Dillon Juvenile Detention Center in Butner.
Featured Health & Fitness State News

NC Opens First Mental Health Treatment Unit for Youth in Juvenile Detention, Addressing Critical Care Gaps

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An older Black woman wearing a pink breast cancer awareness ribbon stands in a rural farming community, illustrating research into breast cancer disparities in North Carolina.
Featured Health & Fitness

NCCU–UNC Study Reveals Troubling Breast Cancer Disparities Among Rural, Low-Income and Black Women

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Generic drugs representing a $96.5 million settlement that could provide payments to eligible North Carolina consumers.
Health & Fitness State News

Bought Generic Prescription Drugs? North Carolinians Could Be Owed Money From $96.5M Settlements

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Beauty & Fashion

Gorgeous Faces Beauty will host a Cancer Charity Fashion Show Sept. 12 in Durham
Beauty & Fashion Featured State News

Fashion With a Purpose: Durham Charity Fashion Show to Benefit Cancer Patients

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Ultimate Hair Show
Beauty & Fashion

Ultimate Hair Show Returns to Atlanta with Star Power and High-Energy Style

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Dr. Opal Lee honored with Barbie Inspiring Women doll celebrating her role in making Juneteenth a federal holiday and preserving Black history.
Beauty & Fashion Featured Lifestyle & Travel National News

Mattel Honors Dr. Opal Lee With Barbie Doll Celebrating Juneteenth Legacy

Ari Davis
Smiling woman in sleek black sports bra adjusts her ponytail in a modern gym, symbolizing confidence and balance between beauty and fitness
Beauty & Fashion Featured Health & Fitness

5 Essential Beauty Trends to Boost Your Fitness Routine

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