NC Politics Now

North Carolina Political News & Analysis

Education

Education policy and school news

Could meals help keep older adults from returning to the hospital?

Key takeaways: By Ashley Fredde A hospital can treat an infection, stabilize blood sugar or care for a wound. But for an older adult heading home after a hospital admission, recovery can be affected by something far more fundamental — food. New research from Duke University suggests that getting people regular meals after a hospital […] The post Could meals help keep older adults from returning to the hospital? appeared first on North Carolina Health News.

NC Health News6d ago

New Charlotte teen curfew starts November 1

We are just days away from the city of Charlotte preparing to launch its highly debated teen curfew pilot program this Sunday, November 1.

WCCB Charlotte6d ago

Unlicensed teen accused of fatal hit and run that killed 6 year old

An unlicensed teen driver is accused in a deadly hit and run crash that killed a little girl who had just got off the school bus.

WCCB Charlotte6d ago

How safe is Alamance Crossing? What crime data shows

A man was injured in a shooting Saturday. Police data shows violent crime has been uncommon at the Burlington shopping center over the past year.

WFMY News 26d ago

1 person hurt in University City shooting

The shooting happened on North Tryon Street near Hampton Church Road.

WCNC Charlotte6d ago

2026 N.C. State Fair Draws More Than 900,000 Visitors

Organizers also announced the dates for next year's fair. The 2027 N.C. State Fair is scheduled to run from Oct. 14 through Oct. 24.

WFMY News 2October 26, 2026

7-year-old survivor of Bend, Oregon school shooting moved out of ICU

The 7-year-old girl who survived the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, has been moved out of the intensive care unit, her family said.

WFMY News 2October 26, 2026

Suspect arrested in University City homicide

The 25-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred near East W.T. Harris Boulevard.

WCCB CharlotteOctober 26, 2026

President Trump to hold midterm rally in Rock Hill

The venue has not been announced, but doors are expected to open at 9 a.m., with Trump giving remarks at 12:30 p.m.

WCNC CharlotteOctober 26, 2026

Jury convicts man of rape, murder 14 years after UNC student’s death

A man accused of killing a North Carolina college student 14 years ago was convicted Friday of first-degree murder, rape and other charges after prosecutors told jurors that forensic evidence was “screaming his name.”

WCCB CharlotteOctober 26, 2026

Librarian at North Carolina A&T archives 100 years of Homecoming history

James Stewart Jr., archives librarian at North Carolina A&T, tirelessly preserves the rich history of the university's homecoming.

WFMY News 2October 26, 2026

15-year-old arrested in Florida A&M shooting that injured 11 after homecoming game

A 15-year-old boy has been charged in a weekend shooting that injured 11 people at Florida A&M University after the school's homecoming football game, police said.

WFMY News 2October 26, 2026

WNBA Finals Game 6 venue remains uncertain amid scheduling conflict

The venue for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries remains uncertain due to a scheduling conflict at State Farm Arena.

WFMY News 2October 26, 2026

Immediate software updates recommended for consumers after identification of PHP security issues

While PHP vulnerability patches are up to developers, experts say software updates by consumers can help ensure your system's security is current.

WFMY News 2October 26, 2026

At least 12 people injured in shooting near college football stadium in Florida

At least 12 people, including six children, were injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University during homecoming weekend in Tallahassee.

WFMY News 2October 25, 2026

At least 12 people injured in shooting near a football stadium in Florida

At least 12 people, including six children, were injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University during homecoming weekend in Tallahassee.

WCNC CharlotteOctober 25, 2026

'Parent’s worst nightmare': 16-year-old recovering after being hit by school bus in Texas

Jakxon Kessler’s parents said he was riding his bike when a school bus hit him and dragged him for about 30 feet.

WCNC CharlotteOctober 25, 2026

Man injured in shooting at Alamance Crossing in Burlington, police say

Police said the scene has been secured, and investigators believe the shooting was an isolated event.

WFMY News 2October 25, 2026

NC State fires football coach Dave Doeren in his 14th season

Todd Goebbel, the Wolfpack’s running backs coach and special teams coordinator, will be interim head coach for the rest of the season.

WCNC CharlotteOctober 24, 2026

TONIGHT ON WCCB: Rugby: Wheeling University vs. Queens University @ 7pm!

More information to follow.

WCCB CharlotteOctober 24, 2026

PreviousPage 5 of 31Next