Shortages of teachers, infrastructure and technology workers will hamper schools’ ability to provide the best education, facilities and tools to children, Wake County Public School System Superintendent Robert Taylor said Thursday. Pay increases will help, he said, but a full reversal of the trends could take years and a much bigger effort than incremental raises.

 Wake superintendent: Teacher shortage trend could take years to reverse

Compared to pre-pandemic prices, ground beef is up 35%, chips are up 45%, bread is up 57% and a 12-ounce can of soda is up 66%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks trends on common grocery store items.

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

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Investigators combed through the wreckage, while firefighters put out hot spots inside Hunter and Co. Painterswork in Raleigh on Sept. 22, 2008, a day after a massive fire ripped through the building. The building houses several businesses, including a few woodworking shops, and owners came to salvage what they could.

Warehouse fire likely started in living quarters