1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1655+ words) This includes the title, byline, content, and tracking pixel required for republishing this story. North Carolina public schools showed progress on school and student performance during the 2025-26 school year, according to new data released by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (199+ words) (The Center Square) – Four-year cohort graduation of North Carolina’s public school students for 2025-26 is 88.8%, up from the previous year’s record 87.8%. Seeking to reach a “Best in Nation Measure” as identified in the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s strategic plan,…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (342+ words) North Carolina's first Buc-ee's location now has a 2026 date set for its construction site groundbreaking. Originally founded in 1982 in Texas, Buc-ee's convenience stores are known for clean restrooms, a wide range of food offerings and massive store sizes. While most…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (252+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — North Carolina tourism spending hit a new high in 2025, with visitors spending more than $37.2 billion on trips to and within the state, Gov. Josh Stein announced Thursday. This total surpasses the previous record of $36.7 billion set in 2024. "Even…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (372+ words) (The Center Square) – As North Carolina’s economy grows, the number of jobs are increasing faster than the people needed to fill them, according to a new study by the state’s public university system. By 2034, the number of jobs is projected…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (148+ words) We're getting a first-hand look at the impact of this drought on Falls Lake, and what that means for *your* lawn. For the first time in decades, water restrictions are going into effect for Raleigh water customers. Water restrictions to…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (195+ words) New U.S. Census Bureau data shows North Carolina led the nation in attracting new residents from other states. Governor Josh Stein highlighted the findings, which show Brunswick County as the fastest‑growing county in North Carolina and the sixth fastest‑growing…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1033+ words) Multiple "No Kings" protests are coming back to Asheville and Western North Carolina on Saturday, March 28, and there are things to keep in mind while protesting. Thousands gathered for the "No Kings" protests held in the Asheville area over the…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (655+ words) Voters may get to decide if North Carolina puts a cap on local property tax increases, if a state House proposal gains traction. Republican Rep. Erin Paré of Wake County said a constitutional amendment would mean that voters tell lawmakers…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (354+ words) (The Center Square) – In just seven years, North Carolina could reach a demographic milestone: more deaths than births, according to new projections by the state’s demographer Michael Cline. “Unless fertility or life expectancy rise significantly, future population growth will depend…...