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The gunman who killed five people, including a prominent doctor in South Carolina, his wife, and two grandchildren, was former NFL player Phillip Adams, according to the AP.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis decided against impaneling a grand jury after reviewing the evidence and considers the case closed.

Since more people are rolling up their sleeves to get the COVID vaccine, traveler’s confidence to take trips has grown as summer approaches. According to an AAA survey, nearly half of North Carolinians (48%) are more willing to fly and stay in hotels. Whereas in January only 26% of travelers were comfortable. The top reasons […]

Johnson C. Smith University introduces a new course that explores the history of Black women dating back to the 19th century. The new hip-hop course being offered has gained national attention, JCSU announced. It was inspired by Grammy-nominated rapper and North Carolina’s very own Rapsody, and her 2019 critically acclaimed album, “Eve. This Hip-Hop Feminist […]

Disciplinary action was handed down after an Asian American woman was assaulted during a vicious, hate-fueled attack last week in New York City.

Hastings was one of Florida's most senior members in Congress and represented majority Black communities outside of Miami.

The review comes as progressive lawmakers and various constituent groups call for the president to forgive up to $50,000 of student loan debt.

Black Floridian lawmakers served as the voice of the community in a new report by "60 Minutes," detailing vaccine equity concerns in Florida.

North Carolina wasted no time finding a new head coach for the UNC Men’s Basketball program. The Tar Heels hire longtime assistant Hurbert Davis to replace Roy Williams,  GOHEELS.com announced. The university’s board of trustees called a meeting Monday morning to approve the hire and a team meeting at 4 pm to introduce Davis as […]

Coronavirus cases are back on the rise in the Charlotte area, according to new data from Mecklenburg County Public Health Department. The county numbers were declining progressively for a few months but the rate of coronavirus cases is on the rise in nearly every Mecklenburg County neighborhood, The Charlotte Observer reports. Health officials say the […]

Arradondo's testimony, which opened week two of the trial, took the stand against Chauvin to examine his training as an officer and his use of excessive force.

Fans and supporters are planning a Monday prayer vigil to lend support to rapper DMX, who was placed on life support after suffering from a heart attack on Friday.