Sprawling districts, a shortage of bus drivers, and painful memories of bad calls have made school leaders more likely to close for wintry weather.
January 2026
Posted inWeather
‘The Sequel Nobody Asked For’: N.C. Prepares for Another Winter Storm
State emergency management officials are warning residents to be ready for another disruptive stretch of winter weather.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Morrisville Begins to Build a Downtown
This year, Morrisville residents will see the Town Center move from plans to reality as it rises out of the ground.
Posted inHigher Education
UNC-CH Plans to Close Area Studies Centers. Here’s What They Do.
University officials say they will “preserve the core activities of the centers wherever possible.” We wanted to know what those activities are.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Greg Bovino’s Last Stand
North Carolina native Greg Bovino was known for being theatrical and hyperaggressive. Those traits just cost him his job.
Posted inHigher Education
UNC System Board Advances Academic Freedom Policy, Despite Pushback
Lawyers for a faculty group said the policy would “effectively weaken the definition and historical scope of academic freedom.”
Posted inNews
A House District Divided
Incumbent Valerie Foushee and challenger Nida Allam present starkly different approaches to politics. Could it be a bellwether for Democrats?
Posted inBusiness & Economy
Cary Business Owner: Be Genuine With Each Other In 2026
“This year, I hope we show up with our distinct voices… to create a version of success that’s rooted in community.”
Posted inCourts & Justice
Fayetteville Videographer Loses Appeal of Pirate Ship Lawsuit
Rick Allen of Nautilus Productions sued North Carolina, alleging it misused his photos and videos of Blackbeard’s sunken pirate ship.
Posted inPolitics & Government
ICE Has Detained Some Native Americans. N.C. Republican Says ‘There Will be Mistakes.’
It’s unclear how many Native Americans have been detained by ICE, but it’s a recurring issue as the Trump administration carries out its mass deportation campaign.
