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On Friday, April 25 from 7-9:30 p.m., the site hosts “The Promise of Peace: Slavery’s End in North Carolina,” which explores how Civil War surrenders helped ensure the end of slavery. Visitors learn more about the Bennett Place surrender negotiations and the experiences of enslaved women, men, and children who experienced freedom with the close […]
What to Expect: Agenda Time Title Description 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Getting Started: Company Formation, Tax and Best Practices – Smith Anderson This session will provide a primer on the fundamentals of choosing the appropriate entity for your business and basic tax effects of each. In addition to learning about differences between corporations, limited liability […]
Discover why Raleigh, NC ranks as the 22nd happiest U.S. city in 2025, showcasing well-being, career opportunities, and community spirit.
Chatham County Public Libraries will offer two free classes at Wren Memorial Library and Chatham Community Public Library for community members to learn about growing vegetables from seed. These programs are free and open to the public. Participants will explore the basics of vegetable gardening, including where, what, when, and how of growing vegetables from […]
Explore Roberta Flack's deep North Carolina roots, from her Black Mountain birthplace and teaching career in Farmville to her celebrated legacy as a Grammy-winning music icon.
There’s a way to vote early without standing in long lines. Several area counties have wait time trackers that allow you to see how long the wait is at each early voting location. The wait times can vary based on the size of the location or available parking. Durham County Wait Times Wake County […]
Your Countdown to College begins here: College Application Week. College Application Week is when many North Carolina colleges and universities waive their application fees, allowing students to save hundreds of dollars as they apply to college. This year, students can access free applications from Monday, Oct. 21 (7:30 a.m. ET) to Sunday, Oct. 27 (11:59 […]
In-person early voting for the 2024 general election begins Thursday and ends at 3 p.m. Nov. 2 in all 100 counties. The following are 10 tips for voters as early voting begins: Early voting locations. Eligible voters may cast a ballot at any early voting site in their county. For sites and hours in all 100 […]
Join us for engaging session designed specifically for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Cyber threats aren’t just a problem for big corporations and governments – small businesses can be targets too. In fact, there is evidence that small businesses are more vulnerable to cyberattacks, not least because they sometimes lack the resources to protect themselves effectively. […]
As we deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we take a look at the current power outages & death toll numbers in North Carolina.
Beyoncé is using her voice to amplify a possible hate crime and send condolences to a slain fan. The Renaissance entertainer posted a message on her website honoring O’Shae Sibley, a dancer killed at a gas station in Brooklyn, New York, this past weekend. As details of the investigation into Sibley’s death continue, Queen Bey’s […]
Months after the brutal murder of #ShanquellaRobinson, her family and supporters are demanding justice as they sent pink letters to Mexico.