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

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

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Roy Taylor for Sheriff Coverage

The Office of Sheriff makes an impact across Wake County, and unlike most law enforcement, citizens have the chance to vote for their choice of sheriff in a county-wide election. 

What is the Office of Sheriff? The responsibilities and impact of the Wake County Sheriff

Roy Taylor : Spotlight : Sheriff's Office Election

Through evidence-based policing, law enforcement departments leverage useful data to increase efficiency and transparency.

What is evidence-based policing?

Roy Taylor : Spotlight : Policing

Through increased training, officers can better understand how to properly handle mental health crises. 

Mental health and the criminal justice system

Roy Taylor : Spotlight : Mental Health

Through policy, training and data analysis, law enforcement officials are carefully examining what police reform looks like. 

Law enforcement reform and policing in the 21st century

Roy Taylor : Spotlight : Police Reform

Through introducing new partnerships and training, law enforcement officials can more effectively and compassionately help people experiencing houselessness. 

How law enforcement agencies can advocate for unhoused populations

Roy Taylor : Spotlight : Homelessness

A widespread implementation of body-worn cameras could help bring transparency and efficiency to law enforcement. 