Volunteer chainsaw operators stepped up to clean the mess of fallen trees and restore road access. It inspired more people to learn how to use the tool.

Randy Bridges calls himself a lifelong educator, and has held multiple interim leadership positions since retiring in 2013. But he doesn't view himself as a placeholder.

North Carolina public schools spent more than $6.6 million last school year to repair broken computers. Most don't have a reliable funding source to refresh laptops bought with pandemic-era funds.

North Carolina A&T State University attendees spoke out at a student civic rally Wednesday. Many addressed barriers they feel they face in terms of voting.