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Your guide to taking action on May Day in North Carolina
Across North Carolina, communities are organizing in support of workers rights and fair wages. We’ve put together a list of May Day events taking place across the Tar Heel State. In every region of North Carolina, communities are gathering in support of workers as part of International Workers Day, or May Day. May Day commemorates…
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SNAP cuts and ICE raids leave North Carolina children hungry
As federal raids swept immigrant neighborhoods and Republicans praised changes to SNAP, a small Charlotte nonprofit watched hunger spike among the children it serves.
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Opinion: Here’s why North Carolina teachers are marching
As North Carolina teachers prepare for a May 1 rally, a local educator says public education has been systematically dismantled by Republican lawmakers.
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Lindsey Prather knows what it’s like to be a teacher. That’s why she fights for them.
North Carolina teachers are among the worst paid in the country, a reality that drives more and more teachers out of the classroom.
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What to know about each of NC’s historically Black colleges
Discover key stats and dive into the history of each of North Carolina’s 10 historically Black colleges and universities.
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NC fights back after Trump team cuts $50M in rural education funding
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson says the decision to end the funding mid-stream violates federal law and threatens critical rural education services for more than 23,000 students statewide.
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‘I feel robbed’: Veteran NC teachers buckle under medical bills
As the NC State Health Plan faces a $507 million deficit, veteran NC teachers say shrinking benefits and rising out-of-pocket costs are driving them out of the classroom.
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Fight continues for justice over PCB exposure at NC State
Members of the North Carolina State University community are still seeking justice over cancer-causing toxins which caused the closure of one of its buildings.
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One year after Helene, NC program teaches students resilience
As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene’s devastating landfall approaches, a program in western North Carolina schools is helping students cope with the tragedy.
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11 bizarre traditions North Carolina colleges keep alive
From racing for cake to streaking and screaming to blow off steam during finals, discover the bizarre traditions of North Carolina colleges.
