photo credit: AS Food studio // Shutterstock Villa Verde is offering free meals to federal employees who have been affected by the government shutdown. To get a free meal, an individual should bring valid identification to verify federal employment. This offer goes to anyone that lives in Pitt County until January 26. Written by Clarke Jones… read more »
photo credit: JStone // Shutterstock Rumors started yesterday that Nicki Minaj would be honored at the National Museum of African American History. After a picture from within the museum was tweeted by a visitor of Nicki in one of the many displays, the rumor was that Nicki would be presented with the “Pioneer of Hip Hop” award,…… read more »
photo credit: A 17-year-old in Ayden has been arrested after officials found 11 rifles, 1 pistol, over 200 rounds of ammunition, 105 grams of marijuana, .6 grams of heroin, 34 xanax, 10 vials or marijuana wax, four glass bongs, two digital scales and $640 during a search warrant. Christian Sugg has been charged with possession with…… read more »
photo credit: The NFL is trying to show the black community that they are changing with their new platform, “Inspire Change,” which will showcase the efforts of players, owners and the league to create a positive change in communities across the country. According to the NFL site, the league, along with the Players Coalition, and…… read more »
photo credit: Paul Brady Photography // Shutterstock On Wednesday, Donald Trump signed a bill that will guarantee the almost 800,000 federal workers who haven’t been paid since the government has been shutdown, will get back pay once the shutdown ends. All but federal contractors. This means, he expects everyone to go back to work. Without pay,…… read more »
photo credit: Imfot // Shutterstock The Jacksonville Police Department is still investigating the disappearance of a 78-year-old veteran who apparently walked away from his home on May 31, 2018. The police issued a Silver Alert for James Wilson Jr. after he apparently walked away from his home in the Country Club area. Police said Wilson appears to be…… read more »
photo credit: Featureflash Photo Agency // Shutterstock We all remember the famous “Piss on You” video Dave Chappelle did back in the day. During a performance on Wednesday, Dave Chappelle shared with Donnelll Rawlings that R. Kelly and his crew approached him in Chicago during a Common concert to tell him the were not fans of the…… read more »
photo credit: Paul Brady Photography // Shutterstock This government shutdown is affecting this country in so many negative ways. Its bad enough that if happening over a $5 billion WALL, but now many could be losing their homes if it continues much longer. Millions of Americans who rely on government funding to help pay a portion of…… read more »
photo credit: Jamie Lamor Thompson // Shutterstock This week the National Champion Clemson Tigers made a visit to the White House, as all champion teams are invited to do. Due to the government shutdown, White House staffers aren’t getting paid, therefore, there was no one to cook the meal for the visiting team. Leading the President to…… read more »
photo credit: hurricane hank // Shutterstock The line up for the 2019 Super Bowl happening in Atlanta on Feb 3rd has been set, Maroon 5, Travis Scott and recently added, Big Boi. Many have an issue with all 3 acts taking the stage after Colin Kaepernick was blackballed by the NFL for kneeling for social injustice during…… read more »