Democratic lawmakers say voter ID law was rushed
Two Democratic state representatives testified in federal court Thursday that the voter identification law passed in 2018 was rushed through the General Assembly by Republi
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Low starting pay makes it hard for early career teachers in NC to support families
The state House Select Committee on Education Reform met Monday afternoon to discuss teacher compensation in North Carolina. Experts say low starting pay leads to higher turnover rates for teachers early on in their careers.
Local education leaders discuss 'Parents' Bill of Rights' in roundtable discussion
Local education leaders came together for a roundtable discussion at the Forsyth County Central Library Monday evening to talk about how recent legislation will impact public schools.
LGBTQ educators in North Carolina grapple with political climate
Legislation targeting LGBTQ youth and public education has left some teachers in North Carolina with hard decisions to make. Educators across the state are questioning whether or not to come out in their schools or even stay in the teaching profession.
Officials break ground on new Belews Lake Park
Amid the faint sounds of construction and birdsongs, county and state officials donned hard hats and dug golden shovels into a pile of red clay to officially break ground on Belews Lake Park in For
Leader of N. Carolina protest seeks recommitment at 10 years
Several hundred people gathered Monday to commemorate the 10th anniversary of a protest movement against Republican legislative policies in North Carolina, with its top leader asking them to commit
WS/FCS officials say charter school bill could impact local district funding
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools officials say pending legislation would require the district to share more money with charter schools— and the proposed 2024 budget is already tight.
Newly veto-proof North Carolina GOP files transgender bans
On the heels of a Democratic state lawmaker's seismic shift to the Republican Party, North Carolina Republicans have filed a flurry of bills aimed at transgender youth as they look to capitalize on their newly attained supermajority.
Longtime North Carolina state Sen. Jerry Tillman dies at 82
Former North Carolina state Sen. Jerry Tillman, who served in the General Assembly for over 17 years with an emphasis on promoting school choice and tax relief, died Saturday at age 82.