Category Archives: February 2023

Celebrating Black History: Norma McLauchlin & her grandson, Eden.

Celebrating Black History: Norma McLauchlin & her grandson, Eden.

Dr. Norma ”First Lady” McLauchlin resident of Fayetteville has had an eventful productive life and career as a bestselling author, international speaker, educator, and publisher.  Mclauchlin met her husband Dr. Allen McLauchlin  while serving for the US Army.  Committed to the literacy of black males.  she started New Life Academy  to support her son’s and others   educational…MORE

Celebrating Black History: Mary Owens

Celebrating Black History: Mary Owens

Reverend Mary C. Owens earned her bachelor and master’s degrees from Fayetteville State University. As an educator she worked as an English teacher for 15 years. -Read MoreMORE

Celebrating Black History: Sheriff Roderick Virgil

Celebrating Black History: Sheriff Roderick Virgil

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

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

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

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

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

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

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