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Teacher pay, school funding are top of mind in WRAL News questionnaire
Teacher pay and school funding top the list of priorities collected as a part of a new WRAL News questionnaire. The results suggest high interest in a classic issue in education: whether resources are sufficient for schools. The results aren’t surprising, said Lance Fusarelli, professor of education leadership and policy...
Mark Robinson unveils public safety plan in race for NC governor
North Carolina Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson announced on Wednesday a public safety plan should he be elected billed as focusing on building up police, fighting violence and drugs and keeping criminals behind bars.Robinson's campaign said 30 sheriffs stood with the lieutenant governor at a Statesville news conference as he unveiled his proposal."We stand behind law enforcement and law and order in this state," Robinson said, WSOC-TV reported.The plan in part attempts to fight what Robinson labels left-leaning efforts to scale back police funding and reduce cash bail for people accused of violent crime so they can more easily be...
Swimming advisory lifted for most sound-side sites on NC coast two weeks after Tropical Storm Debby
Two weeks after Debby hit North Carolina as a tropical storm, a precautionary swimming advisory that was put in place on Aug. 7 has been lifted for several sites. It is still in place, however, for eight areas, including two in popular Wrightsville Beach.
NCAE demands superintendent candidate stop using apple-shaped campaign materials
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — A North Carolina Association of Educators has sent a candidate a cease-and-desist letter over the use of an apple shape in campaign materials. According to a release by the NCAE on Thursday, the association has asked Republican nominee Michele Morrow’s campaign to stop using apple-shaped campaign materials in her campaign for […]
UGA’s Great Pollinator Census Taking Place Today and Saturday
This weekend, Georgians across the state will be making a difference in pollinator conservation by participating in the fourth annual Great Georgia Pollinator Census, you can be part of it. The Pollinator Census takes place today and Saturday, and it’s open to residents of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina....
Rising Waters: How can beach towns prevent more houses from falling into the ocean?
This reporting project was made possible by a grant from the Fourth Estate Fund. Over the past couple of decades, many North Carolina beachfront houses have been lost to the Atlantic Ocean. Some have been torn down by owners. Others were destroyed in storms. And some have collapsed spectacularly — as seen on viral videos. It's not a new problem, but as climate change brings rising sea levels, the search for solutions becomes more pressing.
NC politicians, historians planning how to celebrate 250th anniversary of American independence
July 4, 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, an anniversary that’s expected to be widely celebrated across the nation. Already in North Carolina, state politicians and historians are working to prepare for the event. One of the original 13 colonies, North Carolina was home...
NC State launching new program impacting safety of food you eat
NC State partners with the FDA to launch new public health inspection course. North Carolina State University is trying to get more people interested in protecting the food you eat. This week, they launched a unique new course focused on health inspections. 5 On Your Side reports weekly on restaurants...
Poll: Stein up 14 points, Harris and Trump dead heat
(The Center Square) – Democrat Josh Stein’s summer polling surge continued with Thursday’s newest release putting him 14 points ahead of Republican Mark Robinson in the race for North Carolina governor. The High Point University/Survey USA Poll of 1,200 adults – inclusive of 1,053 registered voters – conducted Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in the first three days of the Democratic National Convention is the largest difference in the race to date. Stein led 48%-34% with 18% undecided. The credibility interval is +/- 4% “for the...
Armyworms ravage lawns in North Carolina, experts advise quick action
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. (WBTV) - Homeowners across the region are battling a destructive insect infestation - armyworms. These green worms, in their larval stage, can devour lawns in a matter of days. Heather King, a resident of the Crismark community in Indian Trail, discovered the brown patches characteristic of armyworm...
1889 Impact Grants application process open Sept. 1-30
Western Carolina University’s Division of Advancement and the WCU Foundation are seeking applications from faculty and staff interested in obtaining funding for projects through the fourth annual 1889 Impact Grants Program. The application process will open Sunday, Sept. 1, and close Monday, Sept. 30. A total of $40,000 is...
Catamounts Push Late but Drop Midweek Non-Con Matchup with Queens
Charlotte, N.C. – A late-game push culminating in a Becca Campbell goal in the 86th minute gave Western Carolina a chance to erase a two-goal deficit in the final moments. However, the Catamounts were unable to finish off the comeback, falling to the Queens Royals 2-1 on Thursday night in nonconference action at the Queens Sports Complex.
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