50 NC counties and 1 VA county are under alert, including Wake, Cumberland, Durham, Johnston, and Orange counties.

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

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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The Champion Men's Long Mesh Shorts with Pockets are on sale for only $11.47 (54% off) at Amazon right now! The Champion Men's 9" Jersey Shorts and 10 Inch Core Training Shorts are also on sale for only $12 (40% off)!

Champion Men's Long Mesh Shorts with Pockets only $11.47 (54% off)

Champion Men's Mesh Short (photo couresy Amazon)

The newly released novel 'Bewilderment' by Richard Powers is on sale for only $17.88 (reg. $27.95) at Amazon right now!

Oprah's Book Club selection 'Bewilderment' by Richard Powers only $17.88 (reg. $27.95)

"Bewilderment" by Richard Powers (photo courtesy Amazon)

The Hanes Ultimate Men's Control Crew Neck Undershirt 3-Pack is on sale for only $14.10 (46% off) at Amazon right now!

Hanes Ultimate Men's Control Crew Neck Undershirt 3-Pack only $14.10 (46% off)

Hanes Ultimate Men's Control Crew Neck Undershirts (photo courtesy Amazon)

The Gildan Men's Ultra Cotton T-Shirts 2-Pack is on sale for only $7.99 at Amazon right now! 

Gildan Men's Ultra Cotton T-Shirts 2-Pack only $7.99

Gildan Men's Ultra Cotton T-Shirt, Style G2000, 2-Pack (photo courtesy Amazon)

Men's Microfleece and Flannel Sleep Pants are on sale for only $9.99 (reg. $24) in multiple colors, patterns and themes including plaids, camo, dogs, coffee & bacon, football, skulls, polar bears, Christmas trees and more!

Men's sleep pants only $9.99 (reg. $24) at Kohl's

Men's Croft & Barrow® Microfleece Sleep Pants (photo courtesy Kohl's)

The Big & Tall Sonoma Goods For Life Supersoft Sweater Fleece Zip Jacket is only $22.49 (reg. $58) after the sale and coupon at Kohl's! It comes in multiple colors and you'll earn $10 Kohl's Cash for every $50 you spend!