North Carolina to gain more than $1B in affordable housing development
Fifty projects across the state were approved for financial awards including three developments in Winston-Salem and two in Greensboro.
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The presidential campaigns brace for an intense sprint to Election Day
After a summer of historic tumult, the path to the presidency for both Kamala Harris and
North Carolina community colleges look to Raleigh for help
Community colleges in North Carolina are experiencing record enrollments, but due to a stalled budget in Raleigh, many are dealing with financial shortfalls.
RFK Jr. sues North Carolina elections board as he seeks to remove his name from ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suing the North Carolina State Board of Elections in a last-ditch attempt to get his name removed the state’s ballot ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Yadkin Riverkeeper monitoring water quality after major wastewater spill
People should keep an eye out for swimming advisories from the local government and the riverkeeper organization.
After diversity pushback, some faculty feel left in the dark at North Carolina's flagship university
Several programs of diversity, equity and inclusion are at risk of elimination at North Carolina's flagship university after the University of North Carolina Board of Governors voted to scrap a previous diversity policy in May and replace it with a new one. Sept. 1 marks the deadline for implementing the new policy at UNC-Chapel Hill and 16 other public institutions.
Piedmont nonprofit warns residents about potential natural gas pipeline construction in multiple counties
A nonprofit is informing residents on the risks posed by a proposed pipeline project set to run through the Triad.
Budget shortfall hits NC community colleges
The General Assembly failed to pass budget amendments supporting community colleges which has led to shortfalls.
RFK Jr. can't get off ballot in North Carolina, can't get back on it in New York
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has lost twice in his battles to stay on the presidential ballot in some states and get off of it in others. North Carolina's elections board refused to take him off that state's ballot Thursday, with a majority saying it was too late for him to withdraw.
Surry County Schools to use metal detectors at athletic events
The announcement comes about eight months after the district implemented a clear bag policy for sporting events.