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The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has directed the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school board to provide a detailed explanation of how the district is mitigating its budget shortfall by May 15.

A proposed rule could put nearly 80,000 people at risk of eviction, many of them U.S. citizen children. Undocumented immigrants don't get rental aid but can currently live with family members who do.

Kindergarten through first-grade teacher assistants took the biggest hit, with a loss of 44 positions.

The district has already made more than $23 million in cuts, which include a reduction of over 200 positions. But it has another $13 million to go.

The Hatteras Island beachfront has eroded rapidly and caused the collapse of about 20 houses since last fall. The Army Corps of Engineers plans to repair broken jetties later this year, and Dare County is planning a beach renourishment project, but the fix will be too late for many homes.

The U.S. takes on Canada Thursday night for the women's hockey gold medal game.

An audit found that the district overspent its budget last year by about $16 million. To make up for the error, officials proposed reducing 81 central office positions.

The new interim superintendent, Catty Moore, has worked in public education for more than 30 years and is currently a member of the North Carolina State Board of Education. She also previously served as the superintendent of the Wake County Public School System.

In a matter of a few months, the district's shortfall ballooned, the state got involved and both the Chief Financial Officer and superintendent retired. The turmoil has caused anxiety and distrust in the community, leaving many wanting answers.

The reductions would affect exceptional children’s teachers, non-instructional support staff, assistant principals and central office positions. The district is also considering eliminating dental insurance for employees.