Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Approve 2026-27 Budget After Tense Debate
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board approved a $2.1B budget after weeks of debate, ensuring key changes.
May 13, 2026
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board approved a $2.1B budget after weeks of debate, ensuring key changes.
The NC Child Fatality Task Force’s 2026 report urges stronger car seat laws and more support for youth mental health.
“When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Kyrylo Gencho’s life in Kharkiv changed overnight. Losing his business, he fled.”
At NC State’s May 8 commencement, Anil Kochhar announced he would pay off student loans for Wilson College graduates, easing their financial burdens.
The military shifts from the “Golden Hour” policy as drones redefine battlefield dynamics, delaying evacuation times.
The Saluda Grade Trail project aims to convert an old rail line into a trail, boosting local recreation and growth.
FEMA approved 142 buyouts in Buncombe County, total 189. $59M allocated for properties in nearby counties.
Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina is advocating for increased investment in the state at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s SelectUSA Investment Summit. Participating in the “Governors Attracting Global Investment” panel, Governor Stein emphasized North Carolina’s advantages for foreign investment. These advantages include a strong workforce, innovative industries, and strategic
Experience 36 Shakespeare plays in 90 minutes with “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” in Asheboro!
North Carolina leaders call to repeal data center tax exemptions, citing economic shifts and potential revenue loss.
A group of students urges lawmakers to regulate vaping sales. House Bill 430 aims to protect youth from addiction.
Forsyth County proposes a 1.68-cent property tax hike to maintain services amid slow revenue growth and reduced funding.
