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Report: NC teacher pay and per-pupil funding are in a dismal place
In a dismal new report, a libertarian think tank finds that NC teacher pay and per-student public school funding ranks near the bottom of the nation.
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NC funnels $50 million to Helene repair projects that don’t qualify for FEMA
Many Helene repairs did not qualify for FEMA funds, so North Carolina leaders are expected to spend $50 million through 80 grants in western NC.
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NC Democratic primary challenger has history of racist remarks, lawmaker says
Michael Wray, a former 10-term state Representative running for his old seat in 2026, faces claims that he once told a fellow lawmaker to “watch out for the Blacks.”
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Meet Queen Suzie, the Bible Belt’s biggest ally
From the Bible Belt to New York City, Suzanne Graydon chronicles a decades-long allyship that reshaped her understanding of faith.
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NC father set to be released after being detained by ICE and suffering medical emergency
David Cardenas was detained in Charlotte last week, but was hospitalized due to severe medical issues and blocked from seeing his family.
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Stein reverses Medicaid cuts, but warns of ‘devastating’ consequences if Republicans fail to fund the program
The governor cited court rulings that blocked some of the cuts, but said the state’s Medicaid fund would still run out of money in the spring if Republicans failed to resolve their 6-month dispute over funding it.
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Tips to avoid scams during the holiday season
Scammers are kicking their operations into high gear for the holidays and consumers in North Carolina and across the country should be on high alert.
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NC Republicans face criticism from the right as they slap each other over a stalled budget
Republicans control both chambers of the NC legislature, but have failed to pass a budget 6 months after it was due. Even conservatives are losing their patience. As a winter storm shut down schools across the Triangle this week, Republican leaders in the General Assembly were still bickering over the state budget that was due…
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New Trump EPA rule would drastically curb protections for NC wetlands
If a new Trump EPA rule goes into effect, NC wetlands would be in more jeopardy, increasing the risk of flooding during major storms, environmental groups say.
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NC to launch Helene housing repair and rebuilding program in early 2026
Helene housing repair programs in NC will focus on single-family housing, multi-family housing, and workforce housing beginning in early 2026, Gov. Josh Stein says.
