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Mebane is the fastest-growing city in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad, census data reveals
(WGHP) — New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday revealed that Mebane is the fastest-growing city in the Piedmont Triad, growing by more than 10% since 2020. The newly released U.S. Census data outlines population estimates for cities all across the state for 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. For the Triad, the […]
With smaller budget surplus, NC House looks for other funding for private school vouchers
A lower-than-expected revenue surplus could delay extra funding for a private school voucher program. State House leaders are looking for other sources of money before taking action on the issue. Late last week, state budget officials announced that personal income tax collections in April weren't as high as they'd predicted....
Vacant, city-owned lots to be flipped to affordable housing in Durham
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Several vacant lots owned by the City of Durham will soon be transformed into affordable housing. The city is now in the process of transferring a dozen city-owned lots to be under the ownership of nonprofits at work to build affordable housing throughout the city. Habitat for Humanity Durham, Durham Community Land Trustees and Black Lamb Development Corporation will take over the lots once the deal is finalized.
Driver crashes into Apex fire station after hitting several light posts
A car crashed into a fire station overnight in Apex. Authorities said a car hit multiple light posts before losing control and crashing into Fire Station 1. The driver was unconscious and was taken to Wake Medical Center Apex, according to authorities. WRAL News is working to learn the cause...
UNC-Chapel Hill to 'take action' against protesters who participated in recent campus demonstrations
UNC-Chapel Hill will be “pursuing action” against protesters who’ve held pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus in the past month. During a Board of Trustees meeting Thursday morning, Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts said the university is reviewing information collected during the protests. “No one has the right to disrupt...
Chapel Hill ISD announces new high school principal
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Chapel Hill ISD announced Regnal McGowan as the new Chapel Hill High School principal on Tuesday. According to a statement, McGowan has worked for Chapel Hill ISD for five years, and 18 total years in education. Chapel Hill ISD said that McGowan previously served as the assistant principal and the freshman […]
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