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Thursday, May 16, 2013

RALEIGH – A Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln is now on exhibit at the N.C. Museum of History. Lincoln issued the document on Sept. 22, 1862, after the Battle of Sharpsburg. The seven-page Proclamation, on loan from the National Archives, will be on display through June 16. Admission is free. “We feel very fortunate

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

All throughout elementary school, Taylor Tabb says she was self-conscious of her delayed speech, which was the result of being born with a cyst on her brain. "As a result of my speech impediment, I did not talk much to other kids," said Taylor, now a senior at Holly Springs High School. Despite having years of intense speech therapy, Taylor said "I was

Graduation celebrates personal triumphs

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

DURHAM – TROSA held its spring graduation ceremony on Mother’s Day at the William Mack Senior Center. Twenty-one residents received certificates for completing an intensive two-year residential substance abuse treatment program. Graduates also received rings during an emotionally-charged ceremony. “This is a celebration. A program like this is unique to

St. Aug’s changes direction on St. Paul’s College

Monday, May 13, 2013

Saint Augustine’s officials announced last week that it will not move forward with the proposed acquisition of Saint Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, Va. Last November, the university made the announcement that it was exploring the option of acquiring Saint Paul’s as it struggled to maintain its accreditation. Founded in 1888, SCP is one of three

NCCU presents 400 masters and law degrees

Sunday, May 12, 2013

DURHAM — N.C. Central University awarded graduate and professional degrees to more than 400 students on Friday in ceremonies at McDougald–McLendon Gymnasium. In a spirited commencement address, Johnnie C. Taylor Jr., president and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, urged the graduates to take charge of their careers, and provided some personal

Friends of Old Westview Cemetery

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Rose Sturdivant Young, president and founder of a Friends of Old Westview Cemetery, Inc., and Cora Floyd of Washington, D.C., visited Senator Kay Hagan’s office. Each week North Carolinians residing or visiting Washington are invited to attend “Carolina Coffee” with Hagan and her staff. Meeting with the senator provides the opportunity to briefly discuss

A new direction at Shaw

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

RALEIGH – With the new construction, updates and new campus initiatives, Shaw University is beginning a new chapter and moving towards a new direction. Along with all of the other changes, there are also new courses being offered in the mass communications program. Mass communication has become one of the standout programs among all other college programs,

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