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

(CNN) — El presidente de Argentina, Alberto Fernández, entró en aislamiento en su residencia oficial Quinta de Olivos el miércoles, según un comunicado emitido por la Casa Rosada.

<b>CNN ESPAñOL</b> — (CNN) — El presidente de Argentina, Alberto Fernández, entró en aislamiento en su residencia oficial Quinta de Olivos el miércoles, según un comunicado emitido por la Casa Rosada.

La medida se implementó por recomendación del Dr. Federico Saavedra, de la Unidad Médica Presidencial.

Según un comunicado emitido por Saavedra, el presidente Fernández continuará “desempeñando sus tareas habituales en su residencia y restringiendo al máximo posible el contacto interpersonal”.

El presidente de Argentina, Alberto Fernández (centro), el 23 de mayo con autoridades de Buenos Aires. (Photo by ALEJANDRO PAGNI/AFP via Getty Images)

Las reuniones presenciales solo se realizarán si son asuntos de vital importancia.

Según la Agencia Oficial Télam, el presidente Alberto Fernández no estará en Rosario el 20 de junio para participar en la ceremonia oficial del Día de la Bandera, pero sí se unirá de forma virtual.

Varios políticos argentinos han dado positivo por coronavirus, incluidos varios alcaldes que se suponía que se reunirían con Fernández la semana pasada.

Argentina actualmente tiene más de 35.500 casos confirmados de covid-19 y 913 muertes, según la Universidad Johns Hopkins.

El presidente de Argentina, Alberto Fernández, se pone en aislamiento como medida preventiva ante covid-19

The Storm Prediction Center has the Triangle under a Level 1 risk for severe storms Friday.

Level 1 risk: Severe storms, damaging winds & hail possible Friday⛈️

Level 1 risk for severe storms Friday 

A water rescue and search is underway Friday at Harris Lake in Wake County.



Water rescue, search at Harris Lake: Person taken to hospital 

Harris Lake Park offers a serene setting.(WRAL-TV5 News)

Armadillo Grill has closed its Glenwood Avenue location in Raleigh, owners announced Wednesday. 

Armadillo Grill closes after having alcohol license suspended

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Group of Seven foreign ministers warned of new sanctions against Iran on Friday for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides to avoid an escalation of the conflict.

The Latest | G7 warns of new sanctions against Iran as world reacts to apparent Israeli drone attack

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A local Hip-Hop artist and UNC-Chapel Hill educator died, the North Carolina Arts Council announced Thursday on Facebook.

NC Hip-Hop icon Kevin "Rowdy" Rowsey dies

Kevin "Rowdy" Rowsey

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After 22 years in business, Armadillo Grill on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh has closed.



Glenwood South staple Armadillo Grill closes

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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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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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Over the course of her career, Ashley Twichell has pushed through situations that might have otherwise been the end of it, including a recurring shoulder injury and the COVID pandemic.

Triangle-based Olympic swimmer finds new balance while embarking on motherhood journey

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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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If the Panthers want to start winning again, they're going to need a good -- maybe even great -- draft class. Here's an in-depth look on who Carolina should be targeting and when.