A Democratic ‘Blue Wave’ sweeps midterms

Former Gov. Cooper, who hasn’t lost an election in 40 years, beat former National Republican Committee Chair Whatley in unofficial results 59 percent to 39 percent. Cooper becomes the first North Carolina Democrat to win a U.S. Senate seat since the late Kay Hagan of Greensboro won 2008.

2026 Midterm Elections: Drumwright, Democrats win key Guilford County races

A total of 218,058 ballots were cast among Guilford County’s 396,577 registered voters, or about 55 percent. Complete but unofficial results were not available until well after midnight as precincts finished reporting.

Faith and civic coalitions mobilize the vote across N.C.

Even though Sunday early voting was eliminated in at least 20 North Carolina counties this year, faith-based and grassroots civic coalitions across the state mobilized by the thousands last weekend. From traditional church caravans to broad interfaith marches, the statewide push aimed to bolster turnout heading into the final stretch of early voting before the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

The Blue and Gold Marching Machine participates in every A&T Homecoming Parade.

A&T celebrates 100th GHOE with tributes to Aggie history

A century after North Carolina A&T’s homecoming began as a gathering for students and alumni, the university opened its 100th celebration this week with a tribute to the people, traditions and history that have made it known as the Greatest Homecoming on Earth (GHOE).

Displaced by state and local Boards of Elections, students take democracy into their own hands

As early voting begins, Black voters urged to ‘use your power’

Voter engagement rally ahead of early voting

N.C. NAACP conference calls for political action and economic power

N.C. A&T State University named America’s No. 1 Public HBCU

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Bishop William Barber: All Power Derives From the People

MAGA extremists are trying to steal a Congressional seat in North Carolina. It could end up costing them more than the House.

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A&T linebacker Donovan Frederick (freshman, #9) makes one of his seven tackles against Elon

A&T powers past Elon to cap GHOE weekend, 13-10

A house was defended, pride was restored and now a resurgent A&T football team enters the final three games on their schedule with the wind at their back and a slim yet still feasible chance to earn a postseason berth.

A&T coaches to players: ‘Defend the house’

As A&T becomes the center of the HBCU universe this week, its surging football team has quietly emerged as one of the hottest teams in the Coastal Athletic Conference.

Grimsley running back Ty Shoemake (2) scored 4 touchdowns against Page

Whirlies blast Pirates, 43-12 to remain unbeaten

In the most anticipated chapter of Greensboro’s premier high school football rivalry, the Grimsley Whirlies unleashed a relentless second-half surge to defeat the Page Pirates 43-12 on Friday night. The showdown marked the first time both programs entered the rivalry battle undefeated, but it was Grimsley that walked away alone atop the Metro 6A/7A Conference standings.

Asher Holland (31) booted a 34-yard game-winning field goal in overtime vs New Hampshire

Aggies reignite optimism after OT win against UNH

Aggies win on a 34-yard field goal in overtime.

Movie Review: Atonement

Remorse has no expiration date. That’s why Marine Second Lieutenant Lou D’Alessandro (Boyd Holbrook) can’t get past a moment frozen in his head. Inner torment haunts him and shadows …

Guilford County Parks and Recreation hosts Annual Fall Fest at Bur-Mil Park

More than 100 vendors and exhibitors will showcase their wares at this week’s Fall Festival.

Members of the Omicron Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. gather during homecoming at UNCG’s 1953 statue of Minerva, the Roman Goddess of Wisdom. Minerva is also the sorority’s official emblem and symbol of wisdom, strategic thought and scholarship.

Spartan Alumni Return for UNCG’s Homecoming

Rejoicing alumni returned to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro for a festive Homecoming celebration. The warm glow of UNCG’s Oct. 2 bonfire—often recognized as the largest in North Carolina—set the tone for the two-day Spartan family reunion.

The Roots will star at NC Folk Festival

The Roots will headline this year’s NC Folk Festival, which runs Sept. 18-20 in Greensboro.

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Bring on the Positive Calvary

Like Amy Acton, candidate for Governor in Ohio and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan, the Positive Calvary really is coming soon! Aren’t we all tired of the negative past two years …

The first Columbus Day was declared in the shadow of a lynching

This month we mark Columbus Day. The first one was a Chicago story. In the Windy City, Frederick Douglass and Ida B. Wells spotlighted what Washington wanted forgotten. In the fall of 1892, the nation celebrated four hundred years since Columbus reached the Americas. Chicago was its grandest stage. The city dedicated the grounds of the World’s Columbian Exposition.

Bennett College Celebrates its Centennial

Bennett College alumnae, board members view a new tribute to the pathfinding Belles who organized and participated in Civil Rights protests from the 1960 through 1964. Names of Bennett College alumnae, who participated in the Greensboro Sit-ins for Civil Rights during the 1960s and some members of Bennett’s Board of Trustees. L-R: Jewel Johnson, Betty Jo Wilson, Marilyn Mackle, Nannie Grafton, Joyce Huey, Linda Brown, Desertta McAlister Harper, Iris Morton, Beatrice Soublet Board Chair Cassandra Jones Havard, Acting President Dr. Ronald L. Carter, Robert J. Brown, honoree; Tammi McCall, honoree; Trustee Goldie Wells and Trustee Melba McCallum. Standing-back row: Trustee Rev. Rodvegas Ingram.

Bennett College celebrated its Centennial as the nation’s oldest historic academic institutions for African American women founded in 1873. The college honored distinguished community and alumnae and concluded with the annual Founders Day Convocation.

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Martin shares life and leadership lessons at UNC Greensboro

Demond T. Martin has traveled an unlikely path from White House aide and hedge fund partner to wellness entrepreneur and philanthropist. During a September 22 visit to UNC Greensboro, he drew on that journey and his new book, “Friends of the Good,” to urge students to embrace opportunity, build meaningful relationships and believe they belong in rooms that may initially intimidate them.

Happy students with school supplies alongside members of Tabernacle International Church at Peeler Recreation Center.