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Students thinking about alternatives to a four-year degree should keep those college applications, University of North Carolina President Margaret Spellings says
Students thinking about alternatives to a four-year degree should keep those college applications, University of North Carolina President Margaret Spellings says
 
Soccer promoters in North Carolina's two biggest cities have pursued public and private financing in their bids to build stadiums and attract major league clubs, but questions in Raleigh over a proposed stadium built on public land and hits to Charlotte's public funding
Soccer promoters in North Carolina's two biggest cities have pursued public and private financing in their bids to build stadiums and attract major league clubs, but questions in Raleigh over a proposed stadium built on public land and hits to Charlotte's public funding
 
The battle between the Republican-led General Assembly and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper intensified Tuesday
The battle between the Republican-led General Assembly and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper intensified Tuesday
 
It's entirely possible for people to commit a crime in North Carolina without even realizing it
It's entirely possible for people to commit a crime in North Carolina without even realizing it
 
There's been a lot written about this year's state budget, and there will be more
There's been a lot written about this year's state budget, and there will be more
 
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson's first few months in office have been anything but boring
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson's first few months in office have been anything but boring
 
State senators are asking Gov. Roy Cooper's administration to answer more than 20 questions in the next five days, as they consider his request for an extra $2.58 million to deal with concerns about a chemical discharge in the Cape Fear River
State senators are asking Gov. Roy Cooper's administration to answer more than 20 questions in the next five days, as they consider his request for an extra $2.58 million to deal with concerns about a chemical discharge in the Cape Fear River
 
Ten years ago - July 26, 2007 - one of North Carolina's most spectacular economic development boondoggles hosted its first performance
Ten years ago - July 26, 2007 - one of North Carolina's most spectacular economic development boondoggles hosted its first performance
 
During the 2016-17 academic year, nearly one out of five North Carolina children were educated in settings other than district-run public schools
During the 2016-17 academic year, nearly one out of five North Carolina children were educated in settings other than district-run public schools
 
During the recently completed legislative session, the Republican-led North Carolina General Assembly overrode a veto by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper to enact a new budget for state government
During the recently completed legislative session, the Republican-led North Carolina General Assembly overrode a veto by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper to enact a new budget for state government
 
Two longtime employees of the N.C. Department of State Treasurer are overseeing government retirees' investment funds
Two longtime employees of the N.C. Department of State Treasurer are overseeing government retirees' investment funds
 
With bone marrow donors in short supply, thousands of cancer patients die every year waiting for a match
With bone marrow donors in short supply, thousands of cancer patients die every year waiting for a match
 
As legislators sharpen their pencils for another round of electoral mapmaking, now seems like a good time to revisit North Carolina's redistricting "scorecard."
As legislators sharpen their pencils for another round of electoral mapmaking, now seems like a good time to revisit North Carolina's redistricting "scorecard."
 
The way teachers are paid may soon change as several school districts begin experimenting with different models
The way teachers are paid may soon change as several school districts begin experimenting with different models
 
We have something like an official philosopher, as well, although no legislation has confirmed it
We have something like an official philosopher, as well, although no legislation has confirmed it
 
This year, lawmakers passed a controversial law protecting campus speech. Now it's up to the UNC Board of Governors to move things forward
This year, lawmakers passed a controversial law protecting campus speech. Now it's up to the UNC Board of Governors to move things forward
 
Carl Bernstein, a curmudgeon who became immortal because of Watergate, has said the United States has found itself in yet another cold war
Carl Bernstein, a curmudgeon who became immortal because of Watergate, has said the United States has found itself in yet another cold war
 
Since No Child Left Behind became law in 2002, state and local educators have tried to square the figurative circle: letting students learn at their own pace while also making sure they meet rigorous standards
Since No Child Left Behind became law in 2002, state and local educators have tried to square the figurative circle: letting students learn at their own pace while also making sure they meet rigorous standards
 
Students in North Carolina who are failing core classes are still getting high school diplomas
Students in North Carolina who are failing core classes are still getting high school diplomas
 
State Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, was named to the 2017 Executive Committee of the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee, a Thursday press release said
State Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, was named to the 2017 Executive Committee of the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee, a Thursday press release said
 
North Carolina is a model for ending state sales tax holidays in favor of better policy, a Tax Foundation study finds
North Carolina is a model for ending state sales tax holidays in favor of better policy, a Tax Foundation study finds
 
The University of North Carolina has no business entering into lawsuits against cities, counties, and the state, Steve Long, a member of the UNC Board of Governors, has said for months
The University of North Carolina has no business entering into lawsuits against cities, counties, and the state, Steve Long, a member of the UNC Board of Governors, has said for months
 
The Rev. Mark Harris, a Baptist minister and former Republican candidate for Congress and U.S. Senate, announced Monday he again would seek the GOP nomination for the state’s 9th Congressional District
The Rev. Mark Harris, a Baptist minister and former Republican candidate for Congress and U.S. Senate, announced Monday he again would seek the GOP nomination for the state’s 9th Congressional District
 
North Carolina has a new security detail to ensure public university campuses stay true to the First Amendment
North Carolina has a new security detail to ensure public university campuses stay true to the First Amendment
 
A three-judge federal panel has denied a request to force a special N.C. legislative election before regularly scheduled 2018 contests
A three-judge federal panel has denied a request to force a special N.C. legislative election before regularly scheduled 2018 contests
 
The term “efficiency gap” generates a buzz among those who want the federal courts to scrap partisan electoral gerrymandering
The term “efficiency gap” generates a buzz among those who want the federal courts to scrap partisan electoral gerrymandering
 
A state of emergency in Dare and Hyde counties puts into effect a state law protecting people from price gouging
A state of emergency in Dare and Hyde counties puts into effect a state law protecting people from price gouging
 
A new state grant program seeks to make fresh produce available in underserved communities, but research suggests the government's tactics won't make people healthier
A new state grant program seeks to make fresh produce available in underserved communities, but research suggests the government's tactics won't make people healthier
 
Governor Roy Cooper today pressed for faster action to restore power to Hatteras and Ocracoke islands
 
If you believe the political debate in North Carolina and the rest of the country has grown coarse, predictable, and unproductive, you're not alone
If you believe the political debate in North Carolina and the rest of the country has grown coarse, predictable, and unproductive, you're not alone
 
The 2017 legislative long session is over. Kind of. In the wee hours of June 30, on the eve of the new fiscal year, the General Assembly adjourned, only to schedule encore sessions in August and September
The 2017 legislative long session is over. Kind of. In the wee hours of June 30, on the eve of the new fiscal year, the General Assembly adjourned, only to schedule encore sessions in August and September
 
The University of North Carolina's governing body may provoke national backlash if it bars the UNC Center for Civil Rights from entering into lawsuits, said UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Carol Folt
The University of North Carolina's governing body may provoke national backlash if it bars the UNC Center for Civil Rights from entering into lawsuits, said UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Carol Folt
 
Attorneys for legislative Republican leaders endured a barrage of questions and comments from a three-judge federal court panel over lawmakers' failure to remap 28 unconstitutionally drawn legislative districts
Attorneys for legislative Republican leaders endured a barrage of questions and comments from a three-judge federal court panel over lawmakers' failure to remap 28 unconstitutionally drawn legislative districts
 
After two decades, the parties involved in the landmark Leandro v. North Carolina lawsuit have filed a joint court motion asking an independent consultant to help enforce a state Supreme Court order guaranteeing a quality education to every North Carolina student
After two decades, the parties involved in the landmark Leandro v. North Carolina lawsuit have filed a joint court motion asking an independent consultant to help enforce a state Supreme Court order guaranteeing a quality education to every North Carolina student
 
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