North Carolina A&T inducts 10 into Hall of Fame
North Carolina A&T State University celebrates its sports legacy by inducting 10 new members into its Hall of Fame.
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Guilford County aims to boost awareness of juvenile crime prevention programs
Guilford County's Juvenile Crime Prevention Council intensifies outreach to connect families with resources, aiming to curb juvenile crime and repeat offenses.
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Macklemore announces concerts benefiting Palestinian aid organizations
The tour kicks off in Europe next month, with additional dates and artists to be announced soon.
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$14.3M gift honors two teachers and invests in UNCG’s future educators
A record $14.3 million gift to UNC Greensboro from the estate of two longtime teachers will fund scholarships, AI education research, and more.
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CMPD administrative employee arrested for embezzlement
Wilson Rivera Espinosa, 33, is accused of using money orders belonging to the city for his own use.
WCNC Charlotte
Is your smart home spying on you? | Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports reveals how smart appliances may compromise privacy, offering tips to secure personal data.
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NC task force leans toward new way of measuring school growth
A State Board of Education task force wants to stop grading schools on how their students did compared with the rest of the state that year. It would instead measure each student against a target set before the school year, built from that student's own past test scores. The post NC task force leans toward new way of measuring school growth appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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This N.C. College Leader Thinks Two-Year Schools Can Save the Middle Class
Monty Sullivan, the new president of the N.C. Community College System, talks like an evangelist for the schools.
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Queens University to become Queens College after merger with Elon University
Queens University will return to the name Queens College after it merges with Elon University.
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State Auditor investigating possible financial irregularities in CMS
The state auditor is taking a closer look at what he calls “financial irregularities” within Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. The announcement comes one day after the stunning move by the School Board to fire Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill.
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Taylor and Tay Lautner welcome baby girl. Did they name her Taylor?
The couple welcomed their first child on Sept. 16, they announced on Instagram.
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Lanes blocked on I-85 near University area of Charlotte due to crash
I-85 near exit 48 is backed up due to what appears to be a flipped truck.
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NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip steps back from public life for serious health concerns
Waltrip and his family announced that he has been diagnosed with Frontotemporal Degeneration, possibly complicated by Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.
WCNC Charlotte
CMS community divided after school board votes 5-4 to fire Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill
Parents and former board members split on the sudden move, but many agree the district needs stability and a way forward
WCNC Charlotte
Dolly Parton's estate granted temporary restraining order against singer's nephew
Bryan Seaver owns a company that provided Parton’s security detail and was handpicked by the star to announce her death from cancer last month.
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What is Say Something? Ragsdale principal urges families to report concerns after sexual assault investigation
The anonymous reporting system connects students with crisis counselors.
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Fraternity brothers, classmates plan student-led memorial for Dorian Jackson on NC A&T's campus
Jackson, 21, died over the weekend after saving his sister from drowning on Lake Norman.
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Human remains found at crash site identified as Texas State student who went missing nearly 6 years ago
Jason Landry was last seen in December 2020 after leaving his college apartment to drive home to Missouri City, Texas. His vehicle was found crashed and abandoned.
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Childcare workers struggle to afford care for their own kids. NC communities are testing solutions.
DURHAM — At Kate’s Korner, the day begins early – children arriving, classroom doors opening, small voices calling for teachers, parents saying quick goodbyes before heading to work. For the childcare center’s staff, the morning comes with one less worry: they don’t have to figure out how to pay for care for their own children. […]
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Nearly $23M in Helene loans headed to western NC
Nearly $23 million in interest-free cashflow loans is being distributed to communities across western NC that were devastated by Hurricane Helene in September 2024, NC Treasurer Brad Briner announced. The post Nearly $23M in Helene loans headed to western NC appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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