Religious instruction, public schools and the NC budget: 5 things to know
North Carolina budget packages school funding with policy shifts including weekly religious instruction release, K-8 license expansion, increased teacher supplements.
Years later, a Raleigh neighborhood remains divided on removing a slave-owner’s name
A neighborhood is split over changing Cameron Park to Forest Park after votes, lawsuits and debates about history, inclusion and…
Elon University is now in control of Queens in Charlotte, accreditor says
Elon University now officially controls Queens University of Charlotte after accreditor approval, beginning integration and federal review this summer.
A single mom in Durham needed help. Now, she offers free childcare to families.
The National Emergency Child Care Network was founded by a single mom of three boys in Durham. The group offers…
Canes prospect Charlie Cerrato leaning on hurdles as he seeks next-level success
After overcoming injuries and going undrafted twice, Penn State center Charlie Cerrato signed with the Canes and is focusing on…
NC budget includes UNC, NC State athletics for sports betting tax distribution
N.C. State and UNC join recipients of sports wagering tax revenue in 2027 under North Carolina's new budget, while the…
Fourth of July parade led by a four-legged hero who escaped an alligator’s mouth
North Carolina’s southeastern corner is habitat for alligators who sometimes attack, but this dog endured a deep bite before his…
Here’s a list of free food giveaways in the Triangle for the Fourth of July
Raleigh-area restaurants and doughnut shops are offering free and discounted food to celebrate the Fourth of July in 2026. Krispy…
Raises for teachers, police and state workers in NC budget. Here’s the breakdown
The new NC budget raises starting teacher pay to $48,000, gives average teacher raises of 8%, 3% for most state…
Why is healthcare so expensive? A bipartisan NC group will tackle rising costs
Gov. Josh Stein ordered a bipartisan Health Care Affordability Commission in Raleigh to examine rising health care costs, Medicaid funding…