
North Carolina Teachers Protest Low Funding, Demand Budget Approval
Teachers statewide consider protests over low funding and lack of state budget. Unions encourage alternative actions.

Teachers statewide consider protests over low funding and lack of state budget. Unions encourage alternative actions.

Western North Carolinians using LIEAP may face halted payments as the federal shutdown affects program funding.

The NC Department of Health says full SNAP benefits for November may be distributed as early as this weekend.

Federal regulations now require U.S.-made solar panels for tax credits, boosting demand. Boviet Solar expands to meet it.

Winston-Salem seeks nonprofit partners to renovate Crystal Towers, needing over $40M for senior housing improvements.

Davidson County officials reviewed ballots in a close mayoral race, with Mayor Raleigh York Jr. leading by 17 votes.

Forsyth County allocates $500K for Ashley Elementary, including $50K for land acquisition to cut construction costs.

School districts are preparing for potential teacher sick-outs to protest funding issues, as unions discourage this action.

Federal relief of $155M is set for NC after Hurricane Helene, aiding state agencies and counties like Henderson and Buncombe.

The federal shutdown’s impact grows, disrupting SNAP benefits and air travel. Rep. Edwards works to aid recovery efforts.

North Carolina joins a lawsuit against FEMA, alleging $17.5M grant withholdings. New terms are deemed “unlawful.”

North Carolina students achieve record AP exam scores, with 72% scoring 3+ for college credit, a 21% increase.