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NCDOT adopts traffic signal policy for improving pedestrian safety
RALEIGH — As new pedestrian signals are installed or existing ones are upgraded, the N.C. Department of Transportation is programming them with an enhanced safety feature. NCDOT is adding what is called a “leading pedestrian interval,” or LPI, to its traffic signals, giving pedestrians a head start of three to seven seconds to enter the marked crosswalk before motorists on the parallel direction get a green light. This interval allows pedestrians to better establish themselves in the crosswalk to drivers who must yield to them...
School choice keeps changing, but it’s never been simple
This story first appeared in Ann Doss Helms' weekly education newsletter. Sign up here Sign up here to get it to your inbox first. When you listen to North Carolina’s lawmakers, it can seem like school choice is a starkly partisan issue: Democrats support public education, while Republicans value choice and competition.
Heat is back! 3 First Alerts in place as we get ready for a heat wave
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The severe weather threat clears out overnight and we’ll have dry conditions on your morning commute. However, be prepared for the possibility of patchy fog. Wednesday morning: Low 70s, patchy fog, partly cloudy. Wednesday: FA: Mid 90s, partly cloudy, stray shower/storm. Thursday: FA: Upper 90s,...
What to know about eligible items for SC tax-free weekend, 'relief for weary families'
It's almost that time of year again to shop until you drop. South Carolina's annual tax-free weekend is coming up, and with it comes a selection of sweet deals. This year, the event is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2 to Sunday, Aug. 4. ...
Best Upstate high school football juniors for 2024 SCHSL season
With the South Carolina high school football season approaching the first day of practice on Aug. 2 and Week Zero regular-season games on Aug. 23, here is a look at the Upstate’s top seniors in 2024. They are listed in alphabetical order. Torrean Davis Spartanburg | 6-1, 170 | Wide receiver ...
Dozens of South Carolina school districts adopt earlier start dates
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WBTV) - On Tuesday, students, teachers and staff within the Chesterfield County School District will kick off the new school year. This past school year marked the first time the district operated on a modified year-round calendar, something that has become a growing trend among South Carolina school districts.
NCAA Academy: Dakari Spear headlines top-12 eye-catchers at U16 USA Club Championship
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Last week's NCAA Basketball Academy was a strong showcase of talent to end July's third and final live period. We've already covered multiple standouts from both the individual and team pathways. To close out our coverage of the event, we are taking one last look at the team pathway where USA Basketball ran the USA Basketball Club Championships for teams in the U15 and U16 age divisions.
Here is how weather impacts clay tennis courts at the Olympics
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This year, Olympic tennis matches are on clay courts for the first time since the 1992 games in Barcelona. While playing tennis on clay can be a challenge, some might not realize weather conditions can impact their chances on the court too. The weather in Paris.
To increase retention, NC HBCUs are hiring student “success coaches”
A growing number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities are hiring student success coaches to increase retention. The initiative is part of a collaboration between the United Negro College Fund and a coaching organization called InsideTrack. The partnership currently has two student success training cohorts that include 25 HBCUs across the U.S.
Real estate changes coming in August
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The process of selling a house is going to look different starting next month. It’s all stemming from a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors, which it settled for $418 million earlier this year. It’ll affect North Carolina’s 54,000 realtors. Starting August...
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