North Carolina Central University
A historically black university in Durham
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Durham Council 'confident' in gun violence action plan as NC Central students urge action
NC Central students ask Durham council to take action following a shooting near campus that injured two students. Durham Police are in the process of passing a gun violence plan. Members tell WRAL they are confident it will effectively lower violence.
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North Carolina Central University opens NC's first artificial intelligence building
There are currently 208 programs offering a bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence, and North Carolina Central University is the first North Carolina college to offer a dedicated AI building.
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Stein signs law blocking new property tax appraisals in some counties
Senate Bill 889 would temporarily prohibit a few counties from applying new reappraisals to property tax bills.
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Gaines brings championship pedigree to NCCU women's basketball
From playing under Dawn Staley at the University of South Carolina to leading a Division 1 program of her own, Olivia Gaines is ready to soar as the new head women's basketball coach at North Carolina Central University.
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North Carolina Central University athlete charged with rape
Alan Webster III, 19, is charged with one felony count of second-degree forcible rape.
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NC Central advances to MEAC title game,seeking first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2019
North Carolina Central will face Howard for the MEAC Tournament title and a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
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NCCU men advance to MEAC semis with overtime win
In the first overtime game of the season for North Carolina Central men's basketball, the No. 3 Eagles defeated No. 6 Maryland Eastern Shore 83-76, on Thursday evening at Norfolk Scope Arena.
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Durham County trooper killed in line of duty praised for leadership on and off the field
Fallen trooper Steven Perry's brother, Eli Clark, said that Steven was someone who didn't seek out praise and instead stayed behind the scenes while serving his community.
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NCCU preserves the sound of generations of Black history through historic radio broadcasts
The HBCU Radio Preservation Project works with radio stations and institutional archives at Historically Black Colleges and Universities to preserve the history of the stations. In October, nearly 400 hours of historic radio broadcasts were returned to NCCU on a hard drive.
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UNC System to consider $49M in tuition hikes across state universities
Out-of-state undergraduate students would see the largest increases under proposals submitted by leaders of the 16 schools across the UNC System.
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'I'm living my dream': NCCU interim police chief is also a current student
North Carolina Central University interim Police Chief Robert Gaddy has strong ties to Durham and NCCU's campus. In a unique combination, he's both the interim chief and a current master's student in criminology.
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Rep. Valerie Foushee cautions US Army against plan to relocate historic Duke-NCCU ROTC program
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee said that the reclassification of a Duke-hosted ROTC program as an extension unit under UNC-Chapel Hill would put NCCU cadets at a disadvantage of accessing necessary resources due to the distance from Chapel Hill.
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Talent in every ZIP code: Congressman wants to tap HBCUs for tech workers
North Carolina Central University and other HBCUs are training graduates for jobs in tech and AI but need help with networking to break into a field that often lacks in diversity, the U.S. Congressman for Silicon Valley said in a Durham stop.
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NCCU Campus Pantry faces uncertain future amid government shutdown
As the government shutdown continues, food deliveries have decreased. But with donations from Alumni and other outside donors, the campus food pantry is still up and running.
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NCCU campus pantry faces uncertain future amid government shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, the effects are reaching into unexpected corners of campus life -- including North Carolina Central University's Campus Pantry, which provides food and essential items to students in need.
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Beware of fake Labubus: Counterfeits found for sale at local universities, flea markets, fairs
North Carolina authorities seized nearly $860,000 in estimated value of counterfeit items, including fake luxury goods and more than 500 Labubu dolls.
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Person County speaks with property owner after massive college party
A massive, off-campus party in Timberlake celebrating North Carolina Central University's homecoming quickly became dangerously overcrowded with an estimated 5,000 attendees. It forced law enforcement to shut it down when first responders couldn't navigate the area.
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Organizer apologizes to Person County leaders after party gets out of hand
A massive North Carolina Central University homecoming party in Timberlake quickly became dangerously overcrowded with an estimated 5,000 attendees, forcing law enforcement to shut it down when first responders couldn't navigate the area.
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Four injured in car crash after Person County party, driver charged with DWI
The Person County Sheriff's Office will not press charges against organizers of a large, unsanctioned North Carolina Central University homecoming party held off-campus. The driver involved in a nearby crash is charged with DWI and reckless driving.
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No charges for unsanctioned university's homecoming party; driver in crash faces DWI charge
The Person County Sheriff's Office will not press charges against organizers of a large, unsanctioned North Carolina Central University homecoming party held off-campus. The driver involved in a nearby crash is charged with DWI and reckless driving.
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4 injured in crash connected to off-campus homecoming party for NC Central students
Four people were injured in a crash Wednesday night that was connected to a massive off-campus party that celebrates NC Central University's homecoming.
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4 injured in crash connected to massive off-campus party for NC Central students
Sky 5 flew over the scene and saw hundreds of people at the party, with dozens more walking along the side of the road and crossing in front of traffic to get to the party.
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Leaders talk about what's needed in the future of college sports in Durham
The McLendon Experience was held on Thursday at the Durham Convention Center. Former Duke athletic director Kevin White was the lead speaker.
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Aspiring sports professionals participate in McLendon Experience at Durham Convention Center
Aspiring sports professionals are gathering in Durham on Thursday and Friday as part of the McLendon Experience. It's inspired by the 1944 Secret Game, where Duke and NC Central played in a racially integrated basketball matchup that was illegal at the time.
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Charges dropped against four NC Central protesters after rally against school's housing conditions
According to lawyers representing the students, the state of North Carolina dismissed the charges against four students and a professor after a judge denied the state’s attempt to delay its case.
