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.

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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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FILE — The 90th Academy Awards, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, March 4, 2018. Alarmed by plunging television ratings, Oscars organizers announced on Aug. 8 the addition of a category for blockbuster films, and a shorter telecast with some some statuettes given out during commercial breaks. The former change quickly drew criticism from many quarters. (Patrick T. Fallon/The New York Times)

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