North Carolina lawmakers included a new $100 million fund in the state budget to increase teacher pay supplements in low-wealth counties that are unable to match higher salaries in wealthier counties.
Published: Thursday, December 9th, 2021 @ 1:32 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Since September, new COVID-19 cases have been increasing faster in rural counties, according to a new report by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Published: Friday, November 13th, 2020 @ 3:13 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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State Revenue Secretary Ronald Penny warns that some small municipalities in rural counties shedding residents and tax base might not survive
Published: Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 @ 9:52 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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