On January 16, 1865, Union General William Tecumseh Sherman issued Special Field Order No. 15 which ordered the ...

Though some worry over the federal pushback against DEI, community members say there is a renewed focus to recognize Black ...

Like most federal holidays, expect your local banks and credit unions to be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Postal ...

Juneteenth is the longest-running African American holiday, and it became a federal holiday a few years ago. Here's what's open and closed Thursday.

Juneteenth – which was recognised as a federal holiday in 2021 – now more widely represents the emancipation of enslaved ...

The Leroy James Farmers Market of Pitt County is set to host a Summer Solstice Market this Saturday, inviting the community ...

In 2022, the state relaxed its regulations on setting off fireworks on private property, allowing residents to ignite fireworks on certain holidays.

N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recognized outstanding workplace safety achievements by Asheville-area employers and employees during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet, ...

As we gather to celebrate Juneteenth, our Freedom Day, we commemorate the moment when enslaved Black people in Texas were finally told they were free, two and a half years after the Emancipation ...

Some organizers see the rallies as a gauge of shifting sentiment against President Trump and his aggressive policies.

Several events are being held in the Houston area to commemorate the day slaves in Galveston learned that they had been freed ...

To be eligible, homebuyers must use the homes as their primary residences, meet income requirements based on Maine median ...