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Video: How much student debt are North Carolina students left with?

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In the latest episode of Cardinal & Pine's "Charlotte Costs," we take a look at student debt's impact on buying homes, starting families, or saving for the future in North Carolina. 
camping on duke university is one of nc's 11 bizarre university traditions

11 bizarre traditions North Carolina colleges keep alive

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From racing for cake to streaking and screaming to blow off steam during finals, discover the bizarre traditions of North Carolina colleges. 
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Trump administration freezes $108M at Duke amid inquiry into alleged racial discrimination

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Duke is the latest school to have its funding held up as the government investigates allegations of antisemitism and diversity, equity and inclusion policies the administration says are unlawful.
Photo of President Donald Trump, left, holds up a signed executive order as young people hold up copies of the executive order they signed at an education event in the East Room of the White House in Washington

Trump signs order to eliminate US Department of Education, raising questions for North Carolina public schools

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With an executive order signed, President Trump’s move to dismantle the US Department of Education could strip North Carolina public schools of critical federal funding—raising questions on how the state will fill the gap.
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I’m helping my college-age kid fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here’s what to know.

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If the financial aid fiasco last year had you, like me, coming up with creative alternatives for the FAFSA acronym, you can take a big, deep breath. This year, the process is so much easier.  Or maybe you’re a FAFSA newbie, and you have no knowledge of 2023’s drama—you just want the quick ‘n’ easy […]