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Griffin concedes after Federal Judge orders ballots remain unchanged

Jefferson Griffin, the Republican N.C. Appellate Court judge, who legally challenged the double-recount results of the November 2024 election in which his opponent, incumbent N.C. Supreme Court …

Sounding The Alarm

Hands off Our History plans more protests like the Saturday Washington D.C. rally, where several organizations banded together to draw attention to attempts to remove artifacts from the National …
A stool on display at the NMAAHC. The picture in the background was taken on the second day of the Greensboro Lunch counter Sit-ins, Feb. 2, 1960. In the background photo above are A&T students Franklin McCain, Billy Smith and Clarence Henderson. In the original photo, Joseph McNeil is next to McCain on the far left.

Greensboro’s historic sit-in artifacts remain on display at the Smithsonian

For those looking to connect with the origins of this pivotal moment in civil rights history, the original lunch counter remains on view at the former Woolworth’s building in downtown Greensboro, which is now home to the International Civil Rights Center and Museum.

Barber begins ‘Moral Mondays at the Capitol’ to combat Trump, GOP

The Christian social activist was also arrested by Capitol Police for peacefully praying for the nation in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. He was later released.
Sports
North Carolina A&T State University  track and field seniors celebrate Senior Day.

A&T Track & Field celebrates seniors and Aggie Classic wins

The North Carolina A&T outdoor track and field teams won five of the eight field events on Friday, May 2 as they hosted the first day of the Aggie Classic at North Carolina A&T’s Marcus …

JT Taylor of A&T Baseball is the Male Rookie of the Year.
Monday night served as a night where North Carolina A&T Athletics got an opportunity to celebrate their very best on the playing surfaces, in the classroom, and the community at the annual Aggie …
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HPU freshman Dominiq Northington (right) edges out teammate Atonio Votour (sophomore) for first place in the Men’s 110 Meter Hurdles.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Wake Forest University and its track & field program welcomed 56 collegiate track and field programs, April 17-18, for the university’s third-annual Wake Forest …
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A&T running back Cameren Dalrymple (#23) tries to break loose during this year’s “Spring Game.”
On Saturday (April 12), North Carolina A&T got what it wanted from its 2025 Blue vs. Gold Spring Football Game at Truist Stadium. With pregame festivities, tailgating, and a well-attended game, …
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High Point women’s 4x100 team set a new school and meet record clocking 45.21 and earning first place. (L-R): Ashari Pearson, Dae’Nitra Hester, Gianna Paul and Quiana Williams.

High Point University has eventful final day at VertKlasse

The High Point University men’s and women’s track and field teams hosted the 18th edition of the VertKlasse Meeting at Vert Stadium during the weekend of April 4-5. The Panthers …

Glover’s walk-off homer leads A&T to first CAA win

Why not add a little flair to North Carolina A&T’s first Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) softball win? Sophomore Trinity Glover took her bat and answered with a “Why …

Greensboro native Ashley Knight vaults to All-ACC Team

The 2025 National Collegiate Women’s Gymnastics Championships regional selections were announced on Monday, March 24, by the NCAA with No. 6 California, No. 13 Stanford, No. 19 N.C. State, No. …

Ben L. Smith Crowned 3-A Basketball Champs

The Ben L. Smith Golden Eagles outlasted Southern School of Energy and Sustainability in overtime on Friday night at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum to win its first NCHSAA Basketball Championship in school history.
Entertainment
Jewell Noel, Sam McLellan and Diego Enrico in The Book of Mormon.

Book of Mormon” returns to Tanger Center

“The Book of Mormon,” one of the most popular Broadway shows of recent years, returns to Greensboro this month.  Returning as part of the cast is Kemari Bryant, a 2021 graduate of …

Artist’s rendering of Miss Evers’ Boys.

N.C. A&T Theatre Arts Program Presents Miss. Evers’ Boys

The Theatre Arts Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University tackles the true story of the Tuskegee Syphilis medical research atrocity, conducted by the U.S. Public Health …

High Point Museum hosts Oakwood Cemetery book signing and discussion

The High Point Museum will host a book signing and conversation with the authors of “The Book of Ancestry: The Forgotten Ones of Oakwood Cemetery” on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. at 1859 …
Jocelyn Smith-Lee, a big winner on game show Wheel of Fortune, right, joins family, husband C.J. Lee and daughter Cypress Rose, at their home during a watch party of the popular television game show.

Greensboro local wins Wheel of Fortune

Poised and thoroughly prepared, Greensboro’s Jocelyn Smith-Lee spun, spelled and successfully minded her p’s and q’s, while taking many vowels of insight to win more than $57,000, as an ebullient contestant on the immensely popular television game show, Wheel of Fortune
Columnists

100 days of chaos meets 100 days of resistance

The first 100 days of President Trump’s second administration have been an unrelenting assault on civil rights, civil liberties, economic justice, the constitutional separation of powers and …

Pope Francis was an advocate for Black America

His Holiness Pope Francis made his transition on the morning after Easter Sunday, after he delivered an Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, and after he toured St. …

The new ‘Great Dying’ deserves our attention and action

My childhood growing up in Pacific Grove, California was blessed with the kind of exposure to and immersion in nature that all kids deserve. We played among towering redwood trees that seemed to …

Eliminating Women in Power

In 2024, four women held the rank of four-star general or admiral. One year later, in 2025, there are none. This is just one example of how individuals and groups who believe in social equity and …
Education

Award-winning actress and Bennett Belle Tammi Mac  is Bennett College’s Commencement Speaker

Bennett College announced Tammi Mac, acclaimed broadcaster, actress, playwright, and proud Bennett Belle from the Class of 1994, as the 2025 Commencement Speaker. The ceremony will take place on …
The Graduate College at North Carolina A&T State University inducted exemplary alumni into its Graduate Alumni Hall of Fame, which acknowledges N.C. A&T graduate program alumni with outstanding professional, scholarly, and/or entrepreneurial achievements.
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Duke University Family Medicine physician Dr. William Bynum, right, meets with Bessemer Elementary students and Tanya Dixon, top right, a Bessemer Elementary school counselor and Career Day organizer
Career Day at Bessemer Elementary School enlightened students about careers as visitors representing more than two dozen public and private organizations, academic institutions and governmental agencies discussed their respective professions.
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Student Jalen McNairy explains a control board to N.C. Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt, center, with GTCC President Dr. Anthony Clarke, center left.
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt emphasized the vital role of community colleges in driving workforce development. On a hands-on tour of Guilford Technical Community College’s Advanced …
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Healthy living
As the amount of ultra-processed food consumed by a person increases, so does the risk of premature death.
Ultra-processed food is ultra-harmful to the body
Ultra-processed food (UPF) refers to food that many people consume regularly. You know it well. UPF refers to food designed to be convenient, tasty and affordable. It is not designed to be …
Seeing someone slowly dissolve in front of your eyes is emotionally devastating.
Save your brain and your heart by controlling your blood pressure
One of the most feared illnesses for anyone is the loss of their cognitive function/skills or dementia. Seeing someone slowly dissolve in front of your eyes is emotionally devastating. Seeing that …
Most people do not realize that plastics are in their personal care products.
Pay attention to the contents of personal care products
To say that plastics are everywhere is an understatement. Most people do not realize that plastics are in their personal care products. They are in such things as facial scrubs, bodywashes and even …
Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may experience difficulty organizing activities or prioritizing tasks that should be done.
What is ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It is characterized by excessive symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsiveness and emotional dysregulation. …
A good quality multivitamin may help extend one’s life.
Extending one’s life span through biohacking
Biohackers are the rage as they use medicine originally intended for another purpose to extend their life spans. Famous medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, that are used to control diabetes, …