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Winter weather updates for NC: What to know

by Tom Sorrells, Analisa Sorrells Archer and Ben Humphries | January 22, 2026

Governor Stein has declared a State of Emergency ahead of this weekend’s winter storm. Freezing rain and sleet will make travel unsafe starting Saturday afternoon. Find weather updates and school closures here.

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by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | January 21, 2026

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Winter weather updates for NC: What to know

by Tom Sorrells, Analisa Sorrells Archer and Ben Humphries | January 22, 2026

$4 million pre-K investment in Forsyth County pays off, report says

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | January 22, 2026

NC to receive $213 million in federal funding to transform the state’s rural health care system

by Sophia Luna | January 22, 2026

North Carolina Education Lottery revenue up, but less money went to schools

by Ben Humphries | January 21, 2026

2026 Beginning Teacher of the Year finalists announced

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | January 21, 2026

NC Department of Adult Correction awarded up to $2.1 million to expand workforce pathways

by Ben Humphries | January 20, 2026

State Board of Community Colleges advances presidential search, discusses new strategic goals

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto and Analisa Sorrells Archer | January 20, 2026

Fayetteville Tech’s revamped course helps transitioning service members take flight

by Dasia Williams | January 19, 2026

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by Mebane Rash | January 19, 2026

EdNC’s Hurricane Helene Playbook: Lessons learned in emergency management

by Ben Humphries | January 15, 2026

Leaders gather to honor Gov. Hunt, celebrate 25th anniversary of The Hunt Institute

by Mebane Rash | January 14, 2026

Community college student parents need child care. Here’s how colleges can help

by Liz Bell | January 12, 2026

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Perspective | Reframing ‘learning loss’ to reveal the true value of teachers

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The Hunt Institute

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by Rachel Hunt | January 14, 2026

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