A lower-than-expected revenue surplus could delay extra funding for a private school voucher program.
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Wake Forest University faculty consider vote of no confidence in President Susan Wente
Nearly 200 Wake Forest University faculty and staff members have signed an open letter condemning the administration’s handling of a recent student-led Pro-Palestine rally. They’re also considering a vote of no confidence against President Susan Wente.
Yadkin pilot program offers solution to child care shortages in rural counties
Yadkin County community leaders say the EarlyEd FlexPlex program offers child care options that fit the unique needs of rural families, many of whom aren’t on traditional schedules.
N.C. expands access to contraceptive services at pharmacies
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says residents statewide will soon be able to access certain contraceptive services at pharmacies without first consulting a doctor.
In second primary, Hal Weatherman bests Forsyth Co. DA Jim O’Neill in GOP lieutenant governor’s race
The question of who will represent the GOP in the race for lieutenant governor and state auditor on Election Day this fall has been settled.
Brad Knott, backed by Trump, wins Republican runoff for North Carolina congressional district
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Brad Knott has won the Republican primary runoff for the 13th Congressional District in North Carolina. Knott won the nomination over Kelly Daughtry on Tuesday. Daughtry had received the most votes among 14 candidates in the initial March 5 primary, but she didn't reach the threshold needed to avoid a runoff. Former President Donald Trump backed Knott in early April. Weeks later, Daughtry suspended her campaign, but it was too late to remove her name from the ballot. Knott now takes on Democrat Frank Pierce in November. The 13th is one of three seats the GOP expects to add to the U.S. House from North Carolina this fall, thanks to redistricting.
John Deere to expand in Kernersville, creating 150 new jobs
The company is investing $70 million in the new building, where it plans to build small excavators.
North Carolina bill to curb mask-wearing in protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have proposed a bill that would enhance penalties for people wearing a mask during a crime or intentionally blocking traffic during protests. The bill passed its first committee on Tuesday.
Guilford County Schools to host transportation registration events this week
Guilford County Schools is hosting several in-person events at high schools this week to register students for transportation. Changes in bus routes and transportation service zones go into effect next school year.
UNC board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees voted to cut diversity program funding for next year's budget starting July 1. Trustee Marty Kotis says the cut is much needed as the university has become the center of pro-Palestinian campus protests.