USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
Latest from USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
-
School choice programs grow in popularity — and cost
States like NC are scrambling to meet rising demand for newly expanded school choice initiatives, pouring more money into the programs as waiting lists — and budget concerns — grow.
-
When can North Carolina residents expect their tax refunds? What to know
It’s tax season and many in North Carolina want to know when they might get their tax refunds. Here’s what to know.
-
Army considers Fort Bragg for massive data center project
The Army has selected Fort Bragg as one of four sites where commercial data center development is being considered. The growth of data centers in NC comes with concerns about power, water consumption, and climate change.
-
NC receives $75.8M for childcare recovery from Helene. How to apply
The money will support childcare recovery after more than 230 childcare facilities were impacted by Helene and more than 100 childcare facilities were impacted by Debby.
-
Here’s which western NC towns landed among 6 most ‘idyllic small towns’ in NC
A new list of six “idyllic small towns” in North Carolina included several in the state’s western region. Here’s what to know about them.
-
Asheville won’t be getting a CostCo after all—at least for now
Asheville residents have been eagerly awaiting a CostCo, but a proposed plan to build one in the western NC city has been withdrawn.
-
Will it be a warm spring in NC? See NOAA 2026 long-range forecast
Just over a month before the official start of spring, here’s what weather forecasters are predicting for NC.
-
A new Helene documentary premieres in North Carolina this weekend
A new Helene documentary, “Air Angels: Flight Helene,” tells the story of North Carolina residents who used their private planes and resources to help out after Helene devastated western NC.
-
Street newspaper lets Asheville homeless people tell their stories
A groundbreaking street newspaper is made and distributed by Asheville homeless people and other folks experiencing deep poverty. This is the story of The Intersection.
-
Controversial Wilmington Harbor deepening project paused by feds
A billion-dollar deepening of Wilmington Harbor is necessary to keep the port competitive, but it comes with economic and environmental concerns for North Carolina’s wetlands.
