Raleigh's Holiday Inn, built in 1969, once faced demolition. Now its owners want to get it designated as a historic landmark.

Juneteenth is all about celebration, no matter how, where, or with whom the festivities take place. The holiday, observed on June 19, commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston ...

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Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19. This year, it falls on Thursday. It is a day soaked in memory, resistance, and celebration. For many, the day is all about reclaiming a history that ...

What’s open and closed on Juneteenth? While Juneteenth is now a federal holiday, people employed in the private sector are not legally required to recognize or observe the holiday.

Why did the Juneteeth federal holiday survive Trump’s war on DEI? Surprisingly, Trump pledged to recognize the holiday commemorating the end of slavery back in 2020. A year later, Biden signed ...

A 65-year-old man from Calabash is facing serious charges after he allegedly stabbed a man during a family dispute, ending in a dramatic police chase through town.

Juneteenth, a more recent federal holiday, is dedicated to celebrating the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people. Events take place across the country on June 19 to commemorate the day in … ...

Juneteenth traces its origins back to Galveston, Texas where on June 19, 1865 Union soldiers, led by Major Gen. Gordon Granger landed in the city with news that the Civil War had ended and slaves ...

As the Upstate celebrates the holiday, here’s what to know about Juneteenth in the United States. When is Juneteenth? The annual Juneteenth holiday will be celebrated this year on June 19, 2025.

Juneteenth is considered a bank holiday, according to the Federal Reserve. The United States Postal Service, schools and government offices will also be closed on June 19.