Roderick Virgil is a lifelong resident of Hoke County. In 2022 he was elected as the Hoke County Sheriff. His professional career is one of commitment to the community and service in many capacities including volunteering with the Hoke County Rescue Squad and Hillcrest Fire Department since 1999. He has also served on the Hoke County Sheriff’s…… MORE
Celebrating Black History: Damien Mathis
Painter and sculptor, Damien Mathis, is a Fayetteville, North Carolina native and resident. E E Smith and Fayetteville State alumni. Damien Mathis is listed under marquis WHOS who biographical listing as a career Artist. He is also a member of Detroit fine Art breakfast club, National Alliance of Artist from historically Black Colleges and Universities…… MORE
Celebrating Black History: Zairis TéJion Miles, Sr
Zairis TéJion Miles, Sr.’s creativity, photography and musical expertise enables people to see from a perspective that transcends the ability of the natural eyes. As a military child, Zairis landed in Fayetteville, NC in 2007 and now calls FAYNC his home. Zairis was recruited to Fayetteville State University for a band scholarship due to his…… MORE
Celebrating Black History: Dr. Toni Stewart
Dr. Toni Stewart is the Chairwoman of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners. Dr. Stewart is an Ohio native where she graduated from the nation’s oldest private HBCU, Wilberforce University. Dr. Stewart was elected to the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners in 2020. In 2022 she served as the Vice-Chairwoman and was elected in 2023…… MORE
Celebrating Black History: Tiffany Ragin
On the first day of kindergarten an artist was born. Tiffany Ragin from Raeford, NC learned how to draw box cars and animals from her father and decided to debut her skills on the first day of kindergarten when she perfectly drew a duck for her mother. Her mother was absolutely stoked at how perfect…… MORE
Celebrating Black History: Omega Jones
You can’t talk about radio in the Cape Fear Region without saying the name Omega Jones. Her voice is as distinctive as her name. This Lumberton, N.C. native has dominated the airwaves in the region for over 25 years on many stations. She has also received numerous broadcasting awards and accolades. Omega was raised by…… MORE
Celebrating Black History: Brenden Slocumb
Brendan Slocumb graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a degree in music education, with concentrations in Violin and Viola. For over twenty-five years, he’s been a public and private school music educator for grades K-12. Brendan was named Teacher of the Year for Robert E. Lee High School in 2005 and…… MORE
Celebrating Black History: Swan Davis
Swan Davis was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Mr. Davis is a graduate of Fayetteville State University. He completed his Masters at Webster University in Human Relations Administration. While at FSU, he served as the President of several organizations to include The Society for the Advancement of Management (S.A.M.); It’s My Time (a mentoring program);…… MORE
Celebrating Black History: Cheris Hodges
CHERIS HODGES was bitten by the writing bug at an early age and always knew she wanted to be a writer. She wrote her first romance novel, Revelations, after having a vivid dream about the characters. She hopped out of bed at 2 A.M. and started writing. She is a 1999 graduate of Johnson C. Smith University…… MORE
Celebrating Black History: Keem Jones
Rakeem “Keem” Jones is a father of 3 sons and a freelance documentarian from the Shaw Road/Bonnie Doone section of Fayetteville, North Carolina that uses his words and pictures to tell the stories of those that he encounters throughout his daily life. Capturing those moments in time is very fulfilling. Direct action, education, community outreach,…… MORE