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Court ruling keeps Riggs-Griffin case alive another 30 days

Republican state Appellate Court Judge Jefferson Griffin did not win, but he did not lose either…yet. Last week’s 4-2 decision by the N.C. Supreme Court in the only ongoing and …

Community organizer Terrill Dungee speaks during a Hands-Off Rally on the steps of the Old Guilford County Courthouse, Greensboro.

Hands-Off Protest Rally

Intense political messages on thousands of primarily hand-lettered signs encapsulated the anger, rage and betrayal felt by more than 3,000 Guilford County residents, who participated in the Hands-Off …
Carolyn Logan

Democratic bills seek to raise minimum wage to $22/hr

It’s been 15 years since North Carolina’s minimum wage has been raised for the state’s grassroots workers, even though the cost of living has steadily gone up. If House Democrats …

Standing on Business

This week in the U.S. Senate Chambers, Democratic New Jersey Senator Cory Booker spoke on the Senate floor, beginning Monday night and going till Tuesday night for a record 25 hours and five minutes, …

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A&T running back Cameren Dalrymple (#23) tries to break loose during this year’s “Spring Game.”

A&T keeps it simple during annual 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, …

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.
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 …
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Aggie outfielder Katriel Williams (junior) makes an acrobatic catch at the fence on Saturday, March 29 during a home game against Towson State.
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 …
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N.C. State sophomore Ashley Knight (Southern Guilford Alumna) leaps during her floor exercise performance at the ACC Championships held at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro.
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. …
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Smith Head Coach Derrick Partee is all smiles with team captains Micah Cowan (#2) and Tayshawn Mann (#5).

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.

The A&T women’s basketball team are Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) champions.

Aggies secure outright CAA regular-season title by beating UNCW

Jordyn Dorsey scores 23 points in her final regular-season game at Corbett Sports Center
A&T Bowling Seniors (L-R): Chloe Newberry, Maya Avilez, Laura Garcia and Grace Stull.

A&T bowling finishes third at Stallings Invite

Grace Stull makes the all-tournament team at the Stallings Invitational
Ajia James (#12) connects for one of her four 3-pointers in A&T’s win over Delaware on Sunday (Feb. 23).

A&T women defeat Delaware, 71-55

North Carolina A&T remained in first place in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). There are many reasons why that’s the case after Sunday afternoon’s game at Corbett Sports …

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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

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Columnists

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 …

Defend the Department of Education — Our children’s future depends on it

Defend the Department of Education — Our children ’ s future depends on it By Marc Morial. Esq. President Carter’s words, upon signing the bill to create the U.S. …
Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr

Black Press and Black Church in unity targeting Target

For over 198 years, the Black Press and the Black Church have joined together for causes of freedom, justice, equality, equity and empowerment. Today, more than ever before, there is renewed urgency …

Killing the MBDA will weaken America

The Trump administration’s efforts to rewrite American history under the guise of fighting a mythical “anti-White” racism took a dangerous turn last week as the White House issued …

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Education

Bessemer Elementary educators instill success in youth with Career Day

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.
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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L-R: North Carolina A&T State University Chancellor James Martin II and King Ababio of Adukrom, Ghana.
Nana Otutu Ababio V, King of Adukrom, Ghana, visited North Carolina A&T State University on February 28 as part of a Black History Month program hosted by the university’s Liberal Studies …
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L-R: Bernard Bell, C. Cunningham, representing N.C. A&T; Dr. Benita Bell, and Dr. Calvin A. Bell.
The College of Agriculture at North Carolina A&T State University recently held a dedication ceremony for the Arthur P. Bell Conference Room at the A&T Farm Pavilion on McConnell Road in …
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Healthy living
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, …
When it comes to time, springing forward or falling backward affects people in a variety of ways. Be cautious as the body adjusts to the new time.
Daylight Saving Time can affect one’s health
When it comes to time, springing forward or falling backward affects people in a variety of ways. Be cautious as the body adjusts to the new time.
Flossing is a good and easy first step to better health. Flossing regularly will lower the risk of developing an oral infection.
A solid health routine begins with good oral hygiene
Many times, when people try to make changes in their lives that impact their health, they look at making a change as a monumental event. They believe that a major change will be daunting and require …
The study participants were also asked, “How happy did you feel in the past week?” “How satisfied have you been with your life?” and “To what extent have you felt the things you are doing are worthwhile?”
‘Everything will be better in the morning’
Well, for those of us who watched the Super Bowl, depending on which team you were rooting for, the night was long, and you might have ended the experience by saying, “Everything will be better …

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Bishop Barber Joins Tennessee State University Student Leaders to Sound the Alarm About Extremist Republicans

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