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‘The opportunity to do better’: EdNC hosts national conversation about early childhood policy
In July 2024, EdNC hosted the annual conference of the Governmental Research Association (GRA) in Asheville. The GRA consists of 28 member organizations in 17 states that conduct public policy, governmental, and civic research into issues facing municipalities, regions, and states. At this year’s conference, researchers came together to talk...
Report challenges Harris' assertion higher food prices equal corporate greed
(The Center Square) – Rising grocery store prices over the last few years aren’t the fault of farmers or “greedy” corporations, a conservative North Carolina research organization concludes in a new documentary series and report. Instead, higher energy prices and more regulations are the culprit, according to the John Locke Foundation documentary series Sowing Resilience. It recommends a list of changes including streamlining the zoning and permitting process, and building...
State says no to Clayton hospital expansion
SMITHFIELD — UNC Health Johnston has gone 1-for-2, so far, in bids to expand its Smithfield and Clayton hospitals. The state’s Certificate of Need Section, which decides if hospitals can add beds, said yes in July to Johnston’s plan to add 12 acute-care beds to its Smithfield hospital. But the CON Section said no to Johnston’s bid to add a […] The post State says no to Clayton hospital expansion first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rocky Mount mother and daughter remembered after murder-suicide
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — Family and friends are still wrapping their minds around the tragic deaths of Kiera Massenburg and her six-year-old daughter Zoey. Massenburg and Zoey’s lives were cut short earlier this month when investigators say they were murdered by Dequan Jones, Massenburg’s boyfriend and Zoey’s father. Jones is also accused of shooting and injuring two others before taking his own life.
Road safety worker dies after being hit by two drivers while crossing I-40 in Wake County
A man was hit and killed Friday morning on I-40 eastbound in Wake County. It happened around 4 a.m. near mile marker 307 south of Clayton Bypass.According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP), the man was identified as Kevarus N. Bowens, 45, of Lumberton, NC.NCSHP said Bowens was standing in the median along I-40 where he had been removing a lane closure sign, which previously warned drivers of an upcoming work zone and closed left lane. After removing the sign, he attempted to cross the eastbound lanes and was hit by a driver. Bowens was then hit a...
WCPSS announces Principal of the Year semi-finalists
2024-25 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year Semi-finalists! The Wake County Public School System as announced semi-finalists for 2024-2025 Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year. These Finalists include Carver Elementary School Principal Wenitra Merritt, Brentwood Elementary School Principal Melissa McKinley, Rolesville Middle School Principal Angela Cooper, Riverbend Middle School Principal Michelle Bell, Knightdale Elementary Assistant Principal Katrina Phifer, Joyner Elementary Assistant […] The post WCPSS announces Principal of the Year semi-finalists first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Video: NC State AD Boo Corrigan on changes to college sports
NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan had his first press conference with the local media since the day he got hired May 1, 2019. Corrigan answered a wide variety of questions concerning NC State sports, the ACC and college athletics in general.
Plamana’s first career goal gifts NC State men’s soccer 3-2 win in season opener
Senior midfielder Vusumzi Plamana’s first career goal couldn’t have come at a better time for NC State men’s soccer. With the score in the Pack’s season-opening match against High Point tied at 2-2 in the 88th minute, redshirt sophomore cornerback Isaac Heffess threw a pass from out of bounds into High Point’s box with a sea of Wolfpack and Panthers players waiting for it. After bouncing around in the box, a Panthers defender attempted to clear the ball with his head but couldn’t get enough power behind it, giving Plamana the opportunity to capitalize.
Camels defeat NC State, 2-1, for first-ever victory in series matchup
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell women's soccer defeated in-state foe North Carolina State, 2-1, for the first time in program history Thursday evening at Eakes Athletics Complex. In the previous 17 matchups against the Wolfpack (0-2-1), the Fighting Camels (1-1-1) had seen just two draws and 15 defeats, including...
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