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25 St. Augustine’s seniors graduate, highlighting resilience amid HBCU’s challenges

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May 3, 2025

www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-05-03 23:05:37

SUMMARY: Despite ongoing financial struggles and accreditation challenges, 25 seniors graduated from St. Augustine’s University, marking a moment of resilience. Among them was Lamonte Corals, a 54-year-old legacy student, who, after a 25-year career in corrections, earned a degree in criminal justice. He was relieved when a Virginia church donation cleared his balance. Tia Liry, the Student Government Association president, will pursue her master’s at Ball State. Family members, including those from the Bahamas, attended. The university honored its golden class, reaffirming commitment to preserving the historic HBCU’s legacy despite an uncertain future.

Amid financial and accreditation challenges, the Saint Augustine’s University community gathered Saturday to honor 25 seniors graduating with their degrees.

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Gas station employee killed, customer assaulted in Harnett Co. robbery

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May 4, 2025

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-05-04 18:25:34

SUMMARY: A gas station employee, Alfredo Escalano Mars, was shot and killed during a robbery in Harnett County around 11:15 p.m. last night. Surveillance footage shows a masked man entering the store, assaulting a customer with a gun, and fatally shooting Mars after demanding money. The suspect then fled the scene. The assaulted customer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized. Many local customers knew Mars and described him as friendly and helpful. Authorities are still searching for the suspect and encourage anyone with information to come forward. The investigation is ongoing.

The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after a robbery turned deadly Saturday night.

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Trump budget puts clean-energy spending in crosshairs

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May 3, 2025

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ncnewsline.com – Jacob Fischler – 2025-05-03 08:41:00

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s 2025 budget request proposes cutting $21 billion from unspent funds of the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law aimed at renewable energy, electric vehicle charging, and climate-related initiatives. The plan shifts focus from climate change efforts to boosting fossil fuel production while cutting climate research, diversity programs, and environmental justice funding. It calls for a $163 billion reduction in non-defense spending but maintains defense funding at $893 billion. The budget also targets National Park Service funding, proposing a $900 million cut mainly by transferring smaller parks to state control. Critics say the budget prioritizes political rhetoric over detailed planning.

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NC State graduates reflect on time on campus, future plans

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May 2, 2025

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-05-02 22:42:08

SUMMARY: At NC State’s graduation, Lily Vaughn, a political science major, shared her pride in overcoming challenges and is now focused on job hunting and pursuing a master’s in public health. Romesh Sha, a civil engineering major from India, plans to stay in the area for work due to the growing tech hub. Dean Peabody, a mechanical engineering graduate, already secured a job and reflected on his personal growth during his college years, emphasizing resilience and confidence gained throughout his time at NC State. Graduates highlighted both their academic achievements and future aspirations in their reflections.