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Leader of N. Carolina protest seeks recommitment at 10 years

11:06am April 25, 2023

Several hundred people gathered Monday to commemorate the 10th anniversary of a protest movement against Republican legislative policies in North Carolina, with its top leader asking them to commit

Wilkes Community College President Jeff Cox, right, speaks to Gov. Roy Cooper

Education

North Carolina community college head aims to fight poverty

10:57am April 25, 2023

by Gary Robertson, Associated Press

The incoming president of North Carolina's community college system pledged Monday to work to advance people toward economic success through post-secondary education that will also meet employers' needs for high-skilled labor.

Environment

Two new species of crayfish have been revealed by a team of North Carolina scientists

10:24pm April 24, 2023

by David Ford

The recently revealed Stony Fork and Falls crayfish bring the state's current species total to 51.

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Politics & Government

Conservative Robinson joins race for N. Carolina governor

9:45am April 23, 2023

by Gary Robertson, Associated Press

Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson formally entered next year's gubernatorial race at a rally Saturday, with the sharp-spoken social conservative saying North Carolina needs a leader like him who can relate to the challenges and desires of working people.

Economy

North Carolina unemployment rate falls to 3.5% for March

4:00pm April 21, 2023

by Associated Press

North Carolina's unemployment fell again in March, the state Commerce Department announced Friday, as the number of additional people working surged.

Education

WS/FCS teachers tasked with searching student bags say it will harm their relationships

3:59pm April 21, 2023

by Amy Diaz

“A lot of times, I am the counselor, the nurse, you know, whatever I can do to help these kids. We're helping feed them and take care of them," Meredith Wooten said. "I don't want to police them too.”

Image is a head shot of High Point Market Authority President and CEO Tammy Nagem

Business

New president of High Point Market Authority prepares for first event under her leadership

3:34pm April 21, 2023

by Aria Heyneman

The High Point Furniture Market that begins Saturday will be the first under the leadership of Tammy Nagem.

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State health department greenlights additional COVID-19 boosters for high-risk adults

2:13pm April 21, 2023

by April Laissle

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is greenlighting additional COVID-19 booster shots for older adults and others at high risk for severe illness.

Crime

Man wanted in NC shooting waives extradition from Florida

2:05pm April 21, 2023

by Curt Anderson, Associated Press

A North Carolina man accused of shooting and woun

Politics & Government

North Carolina speaker: Abortion restriction consensus forming

1:07pm April 21, 2023

by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

North Carolina Republican state lawmakers are converging on a proposal to prohibit abortion in nearly all cases after the first trimester of pregnancy, a top legislator said on Thursday.