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Opinion: A child of immigrants, no longer alone in fear

by Beacon Media | Feb 13, 2026 | Immigration, North Carolina

Growing up as the daughter of undocumented immigrants, the author knew fear and uncertainty. Now, amid a federal crackdown aimed at Latino immigrants, she felt that again — until she saw her community respond. A protest in Wilson, N.C. Photo courtesy of Andressia...
Rose Hoban: Considering Artificial Intelligence for local news reporting

Rose Hoban: Considering Artificial Intelligence for local news reporting

by Rose Hoban | Jul 12, 2025 | Beacon Voices, News Media, North Carolina Community, Rose Hoban, Technology

The Editor-in-Chief at the local newsroom N.C. Health News considers the ethical use of AI in a local newsroom — and finds AI won’t soon replace humans in many respects.

Preston Blakely: My grandmothers couldn’t vote freely. I’m now the Mayor.

Preston Blakely: My grandmothers couldn’t vote freely. I’m now the Mayor.

by Preston Blakely | Jul 12, 2025 | Black Community, Elections, Local Organizing, Local Politics, North Carolina, Preston Blakely, Western North Carolina

Mayor Preston Blakely of Fletcher, N.C., reflects on his legacy and the struggle for Civil Rights that he inherited from his family. 

Kimberly Jones: Public education is a sacred obligation

Kimberly Jones: Public education is a sacred obligation

by Kimberly Jones | Jul 2, 2025 | Education, Kimberly Jones, Local Politics, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics, Reclaiming Rural

In a column based on a speech given as the outgoing N.C. Teacher of the Year, educator Kimberly Jones reflects on the importance of public schools.

Martin Henson: It’s time to address ‘church hurt’

by Martin Henson | May 28, 2025 | Faith, Martin Henson, North Carolina Community

The church can play an important role in American society again but both the church and those who might attend have a responsibility in addressing harms.

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