DURHAM - Human connection still matters. That was one of three “unshakeable truths” shared by Anne Sempowski Ward, chairwoman of CURIO Brands, during her speech to graduate and professional students at North Carolina Central University during its 146th commencement exercises on Dec. 12, the largest fall class in the history of the university.

ZEBULON – The town of Zebulon has appointed Catherine “Katy” Crosby as its new town manager, effective February. The appointment was approved by a formal vote of the Board of Commissioners during its Dec. 5 meeting. Crosby brings more than two decades of experience in municipal management, organizational leadership, and community and

The Town of Zebulon last month announced the recipients of its first Non-Profit Mini-Grant Program, awarding $20,000 to organizations whose work supports Vision 2030 and enhances services for residents. The inaugural grant cycle provided two $5,000 grants and five $2,000 grants. Applications were evaluated through a blind-review scoring process completed

DURHAM – Girls from the Triangle and beyond flocked to Durham Technical Community College last week, eager to get hands-on experience in STEM. “STEM goes Red,” an initiative by the American Heart Association, joined local middle school girls with STEM experts at Durham Tech to learn about the industry, education and future careers. The

North Carolina Central is one of 10 HBCUs in the state. In communities across North Carolina, efforts to uplift and empower Black youth are shaping our next generation of leaders. Young Black professionals throughout the Triangle need support and mentorship, and many local organizations are working to accommodate this need. Local Organizations’

DURHAM – For months, skate enthusiasts have been meeting in the parking lot of the Durham Scrap Exchange, tools in hand, working to put together a much-needed do-it-yourself skate park. The work is being organized by Triangle Skate Collective, a nonprofit that’s still in its genesis. Organizers Laura Gonzalez, an in-line skater; Case Cody, a

RALEIGH – On Nov. 1, the Hunter family invites the public to Black Farmers Hub at 1409 Cross St. for a powerful day of celebration. The five-year anniversary from 1 to 5 p.m. will honor North Carolina’s Black farmers, past, present and future. This milestone event will feature live ribeye steak tastings by Briarwood Cattle Farm and a hydroponic

Left to right: Duane Miller, Emerson Miller on dad’s shoulders, Victoria Scott-Miller, Langston Miller and Pamela Scott. Raleigh’s Liberation Station, one of few Black-owned children’s bookstores in the country, has been without a brick-and-mortar home for over a year. But owners Victoria Scott-Miller and Duane Miller are on their way