Governor Roy Cooper has lifted North Carolina's COVID-19 state of emergency.

As Hurricane Irma makes her way towards South Florida and The Carolinas, there are some tips you may need in order to get ready before the storm hits. Here are some tips to consider before the storm: To get ready for a hurricane: Build an emergency kit. Make a family communications plan. Know you’re the […]

A state of emergency is in effect today starting at 8 am. Due to the uncertainty of the storm Triangle residents are encouraged to plan ahead.

Ferguson

Missouri State Rep. Maria Chappelle-Nadal spoke with Roland Martin and the “NewsOne Now” Straight Talk panel on Tuesday to discuss Gov. Jay Nixon declaring a…

Ferguson

Civil rights icon, Rep. John Lewis joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to discuss what is currently happening in Ferguson, Gov. Jay Nixon declaring a…

The City of Richmond advises metro-area residents to prepare for the potential impact from Hurricane Sandy, in a release sent out late Thursday afternoon. Just…

VIA WASHINGTON POST As Hurricane Earl’s powerful winds barreled toward the Outer Banks, more than 35,000 people were ordered to evacuate parts of the N.C. Coast. Emergency officials ordered evacuations of communities in Ocracoke and Hatteras islands. Gov. Bev Perdue declared a state of emergency. The hurricane’s wind gusts have ranged from 130 mph to […]