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Carolina Journal
Published September 29NC education commission OKs literacy plan, 2028 pay target
The Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education approved its first set of recommendations Sept. 28, including calls for new K-3 reading curricula and state-funded literacy coaches.
Applications Are Open for Street Tree Replacement Program
Interested in applying to receive funding to replace a dead, dying, or diseased street tree, or plant additional trees? Applications are now open for the Holly Springs Street Tree Replacement Program.
Carolina Journal
Published September 29Elias-linked groups seek injunction in mail-in ballot case
Activist groups working with Democratic operative Marc Elias’ law firm are seeking an injunction to block new state guidance for North Carolina election officials handling mail-in ballots.
Carolina Journal
Published September 28Cooper Holds 11-point lead according to AARP poll
Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper leads Republican nominee MIchael Whatley 53% to 42%, according to the poll, released Sept. 28.
Carolina Journal
Published September 28DEI prohibitions for community colleges take effect Thursday
New rules barring DEI offices at NC's 58 community colleges take effect Thursday. The State Board adopted them Sept. 18 over one member's abstention, and colleges have already filed compliance certifications the system office has not released.
Carolina Public Press
Published September 28Places to stay. Western NC housing recovery continues 2 years after Helene.
Federal funding woes have made housing recovery uneven after Helene. But state and nonprofit programs helping create success stories. Places to stay. Western NC housing recovery continues 2 years after Helene. is a story from Carolina Public Press , an award-winning independent…
Carolina Journal
Published September 28NC welcomes Supreme Court ruling on voter citizenship checks
The Supreme Court gave the Trump administration the go-ahead on Friday in a 6-3 vote to use a revised federal database to verify voters’ citizenship ahead of the November General Election.
Clayton Puts People at the Heart of Workplace Security
For Risk and Safety Officer Jerome Parker, workplace safety comes down to one goal: every Town of Clayton employee should leave work the same way they arrive. “You are dealing with a person’s life,” said Parker. “They have a family. They have kids...
Transit Detour Notice - Apex High School Parade
On Friday, September 25th, 2026, GoCary Route 9 and GoTriangle Route 305 will operate on a detour due to the Apex High School Homecoming Parade.
Carolina Journal
Published September 25Wake school library policy draws warning from NC House leader
House Majority Leader Brenden Jones, R-Columbus, is promising an “immediate legislative response” after the Wake County Public School System stopped accepting challenges seeking the removal of library books that are not being used for classroom instruction.
Carolina Journal
Published September 25Bar owners take argument for Cooper deposition to NC Appeals Court
North Carolina bar owners seeking to question former Gov. Roy Cooper about his decision to keep their businesses closed during the COVID-19 pandemic are asking the state’s second-highest court for help.
Carolina Journal
Published September 25Judge agrees to delay Comey arraignment to January
A federal judge has agreed to delay until January former FBI Director James Comey’s scheduled arraignment on federal charges that he threatened President Donald Trump with a social media post.