North Carolina
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Parents, teachers voice concerns over rejecting federal funds for NC schools
From gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson to Superintendent of Public Instruction hopeful Michele Morrow, some Republicans running for office have …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
NC voucher bill sparks debate over public school funding, equity
Advocates for public education are reacting to the North Carolina House passing legislation to funnel millions of state dollars into private school vo…
NC project tackles opioid crisis with unified support network
In Robeson County, the opioid crisis is exposing the need for increased addiction support. The Southeastern Prevention and Addiction Recovery …
NC teachers spend big on classroom supplies amid low pay
Classroom supplies are taking a toll on teachers in North Carolina. A new survey showed despite earning around 5% less than they did a decade ago…
Leaders to gather in NC to tackle health impacts of pollution, climate change
Environmental leaders are set to gather in Durham to address how climate change is impacting human health and well-being. Emily Wolfe, health …
NC group offers virtual training to help residents advocate for clean air
The advocacy group CleanAIRE NC is offering a virtual training session Thursday to help North Carolinians tackle air quality issues in their communiti…
Beware election scams: BBB warns NC voters of fraud risks
Scammers are on the prowl this election season to target the emotions of voters to steal donations, seek polling information or gain their financial …
NC woman sheds light on medical mistreatment of Black mothers
By Kylie Marsh for the Charlotte Post, with support from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for North …
Report shows NC youth left behind despite sentencing reforms
Efforts to reform juvenile sentencing in the U.S. have made significant strides but a new report showed North Carolina is not keeping up. A study by …
Initiative aims to boost sustainability in underserved NC communities
A new project is set to help North Carolina communities address environmental justice and climate equity. The city of Charlotte, in collaboration …
North Carolina urged to end death penalty before Governor leaves office
North Carolina has not carried out an execution in 18 years and advocates are urging Gov. Roy Cooper to commute all death row sentences before he …
Advocates in NC address racial inequities in breastfeeding
Rates of breastfeeding in the U.S. have more than doubled since the mid-2000s but advocates pointed out racial inequities during Black Breastfeeding …