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The latest federal education cuts affect school building repairs in Halifax, Lenoir, Richmond, and Robeson Counties. New threats are coming to Title 1 schools across NC.

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The announcement comes after lawmakers voiced concern about whether top national security officials discussed classified information on Signal about a military strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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The administration revealed how they calculated the tariffs. Buried in that math is a straightforward answer to a question Trump has long refused to answer: How much will his tariffs raise prices?
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The Atlantic Coast Conference women's basketball tournament will move from its longtime home in North Carolina to the Atlanta area in 2026.
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Duke Postdoctoral Associate Javier Wallace talks about his class "Race, Sport & Education: Duke Men’s Basketball" and the story of CB Claiborne, the university's first Black athlete.
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Raleigh’s major music festival Dreamville, put on by NC native J. Cole, makes the City of Oaks a party for one last weekend.
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A new statewide report shows teacher turnover is improving after hitting a recent high, but vacancies continue to rise after years of teacher pipeline issues.
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The bill is meant to help families who want to adopt foster children maintain custody, establishes DHHS review in potential abuse and neglect cases involving children in foster care.
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The North Carolina State Board of Education has reservations about a pilot program with a politically connected company that uses a video game to teach kids science, technology, engineering and math concepts.
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J. Cole grew up in nearby Fayetteville and uses this music festival as an opportunity to shine a light on the place that helped shaped him as an artist.
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When Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina, it downed power lines, leaving tens of thousands of residents without electricity for days, even weeks.
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Due South: Latest Story
Duke Postdoctoral Associate Javier Wallace talks about his class "Race, Sport & Education: Duke Men’s Basketball" and the story of CB Claiborne, the university's first Black athlete.
Embodied Radio Show: Latest Episode
For decades, trans people have responded to the needs in their community with technological innovation. One researcher explores the possibilities, limitations and future of trans tech.