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Carolina Journal Published September 25

Task force rejects DPI push to grade schools on absenteeism

Nearly a quarter of NC students were chronically absent last year. A State Board task force decided schools won't be graded on it, over DPI's objection.

Ramblewood Industrial, Type III Conditional Rezoning, 2026-046-CZM

September 28, 2026, 6:00 PM at 111 E Second St, Clayton, NC Pin #: 164900-79-1785, 164900-78-3824, 164900-69-6350, 164900-69-7332 Rezone 4 parcels from Conditional Rezoning (CZR) to Conditional Industrial (CZI) and Conditional Commercial (CZC).

Carolina Public Press Published September 25

Wrinkles remain in Atrium takeover of WakeMed

5-year sunset of price caps draws criticism. Atrium deal for WakeMed still needs approval from NC attorney general, Federal Trade Commission. Wrinkles remain in Atrium takeover of WakeMed is a story from Carolina Public Press , an award-winning independent newsroom. Our…

Carolina Journal Published September 25

Stein unveils long-term economic recovery plan for WNC

As the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene approaches on Sept. 27, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein and the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) have released details on a plan that promises to help rebuild and grow western North Carolina’s economy.

Carolina Journal Published September 24

NC House candidate faces scrutiny over use of Flock camera data

Hopkins’ remarks about accessing Flock camera data in family law cases are drawing scrutiny over how the information was obtained and used.

Carolina Journal Published September 24

NRSC calls Politico report on shifting away from NC, Georgia ‘fake news’

A Politico report indicating that NRSC plans to shift funding away from NC and Georgia was disputed by several NRSC sources.

Carolina Journal Published September 24

NC Ports targets refrigerated cargo in 5-year growth plan

Refrigerated cargo and cargo and infrastructure investment are primary growth opportunities for NC Ports.

Help Name Bass Lake Park’s New Ambassador Lizard!

Bass Lake Park is welcoming a brand-new ambassador animal to its environmental education team, and the Town needs your help picking the perfect name!

Carolina Journal Published September 24

Voting is underway: What’s on NC’s 2026 ballot

North Carolinians will choose candidates for Congress, the General Assembly and statewide courts, along with three constitutional amendments.

Carolina Journal Published September 24

State objects to sealing documents linked to Vinfast suit

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is objecting to Vinfast’s request to seal documents related to the state’s lawsuit against the auto manufacturer.

Ask Questions to Wake County Schools Superintendent at October's Communiversity!

Carolina Journal Published September 24

NC task force leans toward new way of measuring school growth

A State Board of Education task force wants to stop grading schools on how their students did compared with the rest of the state that year. It would instead measure each student against a target set before the school year, built from that student's own past test scores.