Kiara Jacobs

Charlotte

Online Editor at Urban One

@QueensUniv alum | social & digital at Radio One Charlotte | former: @sbj, @buzzer, @wcnc

Articles

Trump Doubles Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum to 50%

1 month ago | woldcnews.com | Kiara Jacobs

CLOSE President Donald Trump announced on social media that he is doubling tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%, citing rising electricity prices from Ontario as a key factor.
Trump Doubles Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum to 50%

1 month ago | wbt.com | Kiara Jacobs

President Donald Trump announced on social media that he is doubling tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%, citing rising electricity prices from Ontario as a key factor.
25 Gospel Moments That Shaped Black History: 2000-2025

1 month ago | woldcnews.com | Kiara Jacobs

CLOSE Black gospel music has always been a cornerstone of cultural expression, spiritual resilience, and community celebration. From the soul-stirring hymns sung during the Civil Rights Movement to the modern anthems of faith and triumph, gospel continues to reflect the heart of Black history.
UNC hires longtime NBA agent Jim Tanner as basketball GM

1 month ago | wfnz.com | Kiara Jacobs

North Carolina has hired NBA agent Jim Tanner as its men’s basketball executive director and general manager to work with head coach Hubert Davis on modernizing the program’s infrastructure, including recruiting and name, image, and likeness efforts. Tanner, a UNC graduate with extensive sports management experience, will also be responsible for hiring new scouting and analytics staff.
Lester Holt stepping down from 'NBC Nightly News'

1 month ago | wbt.com | Kiara Jacobs

Longtime NBC anchor Lester Holt announced his departure as anchor of “NBC Nightly News” this summer after over a decade in the role. Holt, 65, will continue as the primary anchor for “Dateline,” a position he has held for nearly 15 years. “A smile comes to my face when I think that with Nightly News, and Dateline, I have now anchored two of the most successful and iconic television news programs in broadcast history,” Holt wrote in a note Monday to “Nightly” and “Dateline” staffers.
Panthers will not re-sign LB Shaq Thompson

1 month ago | wfnz.com | Kiara Jacobs

The Carolina Panthers have decided not to re-sign linebacker Shaq Thompson, making him a free agent this offseason. Thompson, who has been with the Panthers since being drafted in 2015, has accumulated impressive stats during his time with the team. His 752 tackles are fourth in franchise history, trailing only Davis, Kuechly, and Mike Minter. However, injuries have plagued him in recent seasons, including a torn Achilles tendon in 2024 and a broken fibula in 2023.
New York Yankees End Facial Hair Policy, Will Allow ‘Well-Groomed’ Beards

2 months ago | wbt.com | Kiara Jacobs

The New York Yankees have announced a significant change to their facial hair policy, now allowing players and staff to have “well-groomed beards.”The decision came after discussions with former and current Yankees players, leading to a shift from the team’s longstanding grooming regulations.
Trans 'Euphoria' star Hunter Schafer says she was issued a male passport

2 months ago | mix1079.com | Kiara Jacobs

Hunter Schafer, known for her role in “Euphoria,” shared her distress after discovering her passport listed her gender as male without her consent due to a new executive order. “I’m sure most of us remember on I think the first day of Trump’s presidency, he signed an executive order to declare only two genders recognized by the state, male and female assigned at birth,” Schafer said in a video posted to social media.
Coca-Cola Launches Prebiotic Soda

2 months ago | mix1079.com | Kiara Jacobs

Coca-Cola is entering the prebiotic soda market with Simply Pop, a lineup of drinks packed with health-boosting nutrients like prebiotic fiber, Vitamin C, and Zinc. The company aims to attract wellness-focused Gen Z-ers and Millennials who are interested in healthier soda options by offering a balance of innovation and trust in a familiar brand like Simply.
Winter Road Conditions Cause Multiple Crashes in NC

2 months ago | wbt.com | Kiara Jacobs

A series of crashes on Interstate 85 in Salisbury has led to the closure of all four lanes near exit 76 for East Innes Street and U.S. 52. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reported four separate incidents in a 2-mile span, with crashes also occurring at mile-markers 74 and 75. North of Charlotte in Huntersville, five people were injured in a multi-vehicle accident on Thursday morning.