Shortages of teachers, infrastructure and technology workers will hamper schools' ability to provide the best education, facilities and tools to children, Superintendent Robert Taylor said Thursday.

Higher employee pay will be key to running Wake schools smoothly, superintendent says

Wake County Public School System Superintendent Robert Taylor speaks to the League fo Women Voters of Wake County, April 18, 2024

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

<b>RALEIGH</b> — The Centennial Authority has chosen HenselPhelps Construction to oversee the construction of Raleigh's new sportsand entertainment arena. The facility will be home to the brand newCarolina Hurricanes hockey team and North Carolina State Universitybasketball.

The Colorado-based construction company promises to have the $120million arena ready for the 1999 opening deadline.

Centennial Authority Selects Builder for New Arena

The Storm Prediction Center has the Triangle under a Level 1 risk for severe storms Friday. Over the weekend, the Triangle will feel a cooldown due to an incoming cold front.

Level 1 risk brings possibility of severe storms ⛈️; cooldown coming this weekend

Level 1 risk for severe storms Friday 

NEW YORK -- A man set himself on fire Friday afternoon near the lower Manhattan courthouse where jurors were being chosen for the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump.

Former UNC-Chapel Hill student sets himself on fire near courthouse where Trump is on trial

Trump Trial Enters Fourth Day With Opening Arguments Next Week

One man was rescued and another died Friday at Harris Lake after a boat crashed into a cement pole, officials say.



Boater killed, another rescued from Harris Lake after boat crashes into cement pole

Person pulled from water at Harris Lake, search continues for other boaters

NEW YORK (AP) — A full jury of 12 people and six alternates was seated Friday in Donald Trump’s hush money case, setting the stage for opening statements next week in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president.

Opening statements set for Monday in Trump's hush money case after judge rejects latest bid to delay

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On Friday, April 19, Durham police said three men and one woman were charged in connection with Barbour's murder, which police said happened in October.

4 charged in October homicide of Durham 19-year-old

4 charged in Durham homicide from fall 2023

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Gov. Roy Cooper joins United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm to make a clean energy announcement.

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The Carolina Hurricanes are no stranger to playoff hockey. They're in the postseason for the sixth-straight season and are regarded as a Stanley Cup contender.

Chaotic Canes hope late-season surge continues into playoffs

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Game 1 is Saturday night in Raleigh. Game 2 is Monday at PNC Arena.

Make your plans: Complete Hurricanes-Islanders first-round schedule

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The No. 15 Tar Heels have now beat No. 25 Duke in 15 consecutive games. Both teams now prepare for the ACC championship next week.

Women's Lacrosse: North Carolina pulls away in the third quarter, beats Duke

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Brandon Butterworth picked up his first hit of the game with a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth to beat No. 11 North Carolina.

NC State beats UNC with walk-off homer in first game of baseball series

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Mark Mitchell announced he has committed to the University of Missouri in a post to his Instagram post.