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1+ hour, 57+ min ago  (1696+ words) FAYETTEVILLE -- With the city estimating a project to build an aquatic center could cost $12 million more than originally expected, it now wants the School District to consider chipping in to cover the cost. That could mean the district paying for…...

7+ hour, 19+ min ago  (74+ words) Wilmington City officials and family members are calling for transparency from police and the release of body camera footage following the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner. Skinner was shot three times in the back. Wilmington City officials and family…...

1+ hour, 42+ min ago  (341+ words) Senior Vice President of Research, John Locke Foundation At long last, a budget proposal has been presented by the North Carolina General Assembly. Ours was the only state to go the entire fiscal year of 202526 without a comprehensive budget bill,…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago  (172+ words) Within-district open enrollment is a form of school choice that lets parents choose any traditional public school within their child's resident school district if there are open seats. The following model policy can be adapted by school districts to implement…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago  (77+ words) The following represents model legislation for North Carolina to establish within-district and cross-district open enrollment. The post Open enrollment model legislation appeared first on John Locke Foundation. by Dr. Robert Luebke Director of the Center for Effective Education, John Locke…...

8+ hour, 40+ min ago  (175+ words) Wilmington City Council members held a press conference to address the fatal police shooting of Kadir Skinner. Local leaders and residents demand transparency and answers. 'Teen Mom' star advocates for daughter Carly's privacy, asks public to stop causing '" Princess Diana's…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago  (561+ words) On a recent personal trip to Rome, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley presented Pope Leo XIV with a custom Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup championship jersey commemorating the team's historic title and the Order of the Tar Heel, during a…...

4+ hour, 49+ min ago  (241+ words) FAYETTEVILLE -- Fayetteville has announced a two-day avenue closure downtown as the city celebrates America's 250th birthday and hosts the BITE at the Ramble. North West Avenue between West Dickson and West Spring streets will be closed at 8 a. m. in preparation for the…...

3+ hour, 33+ min ago  (616+ words) Several personal care products could be less expensive in North Carolina starting April 1, 2027." The North Carolina House on Tuesday evening gave final approval to House Bill 1200, the "Tax-Free Family Essentials Act," which would exempt diapers, baby wipes, and feminine hygiene…...

4+ min ago  (223+ words) According to Spectrum News, prison records show Helms was sentenced in April to two years of probation for drug paraphernalia and has prior convictions for possessing stolen goods, driving while intoxicated and simple assault. The state Department of Adult Correction…...