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1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (105+ words) The post Another North Carolina HBCU shatters enrollment record as Black colleges surge appeared first on HBCU Gameday. North Carolina Central University has crossed the 10,000-student mark for the first time, adding another major enrollment milestone to a growing list…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (345+ words) Youth mental health needs across the state remain acute. In the 2025 NC Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 16% of North Carolina high school students reported seriously considering suicide in the past year, and 39% reported feeling sad or hopeless (citation). At the same…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (288+ words) The Downtown Raleigh Alliance has recently released its newest series of “ARTivation” in the Warehouse District at Union Station Plaza. Public art display, Raleigh Rhythm, is on display through winter 2027 at 230 South West St. The colorful interactive experience invites the…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (520+ words) The Raleigh City Council will decide Tuesday whether to annex a piece of land in Southeast Raleigh where developers plan to build a 100,000-square-foot data center. The property at 3101 Jones Sausage Road is about 14 acres and owned by “B3-SFRE JSR…...

1+ mon, 16+ hour ago   (434+ words) Sandbox VR, the world's premier venue for virtual reality experiences, is set to open its first North Carolina location on August 14, 2026. Sandbox VR is working with Madison Bennett Corporation to bring the highly immersive experience to Downtown Winston-Salem. Guests can…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (28+ words) A Raleigh business owner is opening his doors to support a youth mentoring program. A Raleigh business owner is opening his doors to support a youth mentoring program....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (278+ words) A Raleigh business owner is opening his doors to support a youth mentoring program aimed at helping teens connect, develop leadership skills and engage in positive peer-to-peer conversations. The Athlete's Foot on Glenwood Avenue hosted a "Teen Talk " event Tuesday…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (655+ words) Explore North Carolina's "basecamp to the Blue Ridge," a small town that offers local crafts, waterfall hikes, water sports, and unbeatable mountain views. Editor's Note: Spruce Pine is recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Please check local reports…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (153+ words) June marks Pride Month, a time to celebrate and commemorate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer people and history. “People need to know we are their neighbors,” said P. Susan Mitchell, who helped organize the event, at the time. “Some…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (155+ words) June marks Pride Month, a time to celebrate and commemorate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer people and their history. “People need to know we are their neighbors,” said P. Susan Mitchell, who helped organize the event, at the time....