Education
North Carolina’s Average Teacher Pay Ranking Dropped, New Reports Finds
According to a new report, North Carolina fell two spots in annual teacher salary rankings, dropping to 38th in the nation.
May 20, 2024
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Education
NC Gubernatorial Candidates Offer Two Different Visions For Public Schools
Gubernatorial candidates Josh Stein and Mark Robinson addressed educators and community leaders from across North Carolina at the Public School Forum of North Carolina’s annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast earlier this month.
May 20, 2024
Politics
NC Republicans’ Fast-Tracked Anti-Semitism Bill Would Define Their Own Gubernatorial Nominee As An Anti-Semite
Earlier this month, a group of Jewish, Muslim and Christian activists gathered outside the North Carolina General Assembly to protest a bill that would codify a controversial definition of antisemitism into law.
May 20, 2024
Health
The Biden Administration wants to reclassify marijuana, what this means for North Carolinians
Last year the Department of Health and Human services recommended a reclassification of Marijuana to the Drug Enforcement Administration at the request of President Biden.
May 13, 2024
Health
Some North Carolina Abortion Restrictions Ruled Unlawful
Some of North Carolina government’s restrictions on dispensing abortion pills, such as requiring that doctors prescribe and provide the drug to the patient in person, are unlawful, a judge ruled on Tuesday.
May 13, 2024
Health
President Biden Announces Investment Into Clean Water In Wilmington
In his first visit to Wilmington, North Carolina, President Joe Biden highlighted the importance of clean water infrastructure.
May 13, 2024
Politics
Criminal Justice Advocates Lobby For “Second Chance” Bills At NCGA
North Carolinians from around the state gathered in front of the General Assembly on April 30 for the annual Second Chance Lobby Day to draw attention to the hurdles that previously incarcerated people can face when trying to re-enter society.
May 13, 2024
Health
Proposed Bill Would Allocate $50 Million To Remove PFAS From Fayetteville Drinking Water
A bill introduced in the state senate recently proposes allocating $50 million in state funds to the Fayetteville Public Works Commission.
May 13, 2024
Environment
Durham Officials Testing For Possible Lead Contamination At Playgrounds In Five Parks
Just months after 35 Durham park areas were fenced off due to possible lead contamination, Durham Parks and Recreation is temporarily closing 5 playgrounds to conduct further tests for lead contamination.
May 13, 2024
Politics
NC Democratic Leader Warns Of Further Abortion Restrictions
The North Carolina General Assembly’s short session officially began on April 24, with big budget ticket issues at the top of mind.
May 13, 2024