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Dean’s List: In a first, UNC System board officer roles to be held entirely by women
The News & Observer· 4 hours agoFor the first time in its 50-plus-year history, the UNC System Board of Governors will be led by an officer team composed entirely of women. The ...
We’ll get a busy hurricane season, NOAA agrees. Here’s what NC & the East Coast might see
The News & Observer· 4 days agoWe’ll get a busy hurricane season, NOAA agrees. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects the 2024 Atlantic hurricane ...
North Carolina Observer: RDU airport expansion, a special scholarship & triplets
The News & Observer· 3 days agoHere’s a closer look at the big stories of the week.
NC budget talks stall. Senate leader blames too much ‘pork’ spending sought by House.
The News & Observer· 5 days agoSenate leader blames too much ‘pork’ spending sought by House. The state has about a $1 billion revenue surplus this year, which is less than what was projected in the spring, but still significant.
After crashes kill dozens in NC work zones every year, a plea on behalf of workers
The News & Observer· 5 days agoVon Seggern left behind six children, seven grandchildren and co-workers who feel a special void,...
Can the public fight for police body cam footage? NC high court ruling adds clarity
The News & Observer· 4 days agoThe state Supreme Court’s ruling will likely ease the process of obtaining law enforcement recordings, which for almost a decade has been subject to an uncommon carve-out in North Carolina law.
UNC Board of Governors votes to repeal DEI mandates for North Carolina public universities
Fox News· 5 days agoAt least two protesters were arrested after the vote, as a crowd of approximately 50 students and...
18-year-old hits $1 million lottery jackpot — and eyes luxury car. ‘Had a huge smile’
The News & Observer· 5 days agoAn 18-year-old scored a $1 million lottery prize — and hopes to splurge on a luxury car. “I feel like the luckiest guy in the universe ...
Planning to shop on Memorial Day? Triangle spots that are open or closed on Monday
The News & Observer· 4 days agoMany large retailers will stay open on the holiday, but there are a few notable exceptions.
Middle class and wealthy NC families are those waiting for private school voucher funding
The News & Observer· 7 days agoState Republican legislative leaders have said it’s their intention to fund all 55,000 families who are on the waiting list for receiving a private school voucher for this ...