More than 21% of North Carolina's four-year-olds enrolled in the state's pre-kindergarten programs during the 2022-2023 school year, up from the prior year but still below the state's pre-pandemic highs, according to the National Institute for Early Education Research.

North Carolina ranks 29th in public pre-K enrollment, new report shows

Durham County budget increases funding for pre-K students

Consumer Reports surveyed more than 2,000 members who shared their experiences with pet insurance.

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Pet insurance

Outdoor retailer Bass Pro Shops plans to open a 105,000-square foot store on Harrison Avenue in Cary by early next year, creating 250 to 300 jobs. It will take over a Carolina Pottery location in a shopping center off I-40.

Bass Pro Shops location in Cary