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Raleigh News & Observer
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shelterforce.org
Duke Raised Its Wages, But Coalition Presses Duke to Invest More in Durham
“I live here in Durham. My rent went from $716 to $1,300,” Earl Bradley said at a rally calling on Duke University to raise its minimum wage. “It’s not just me facing the rent hike. It’s people working at Duke.” Bradley is a worker leader with the Union of Southern Service Workers (USSW) and a former Duke housekeeper. Duke is the largest employer in Durham and North Carolina’s second-largest private employer.
chathamjournal.com
Seaforth holds No. 1 as Chatham Central makes history and Northwood surges
Pittsboro, NC – Seaforth retained the top position in the Chatham County high school football power rankings after producing its most explosive performance of the season, but the most meaningful week belonged collectively to three programs: the Hawks scored 66 points, Chatham Central secured at least a share of its first conference championship, and Northwood defeated a six-win opponent to climb above .500 for the first time this fall.
FOX8 News
Lawsuit accuses ex-Rolesville High teacher, football coach of abuse
ROLESVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — The Wake County Public School System and a former high school football coach are facing a lawsuit. The suit, filed in Wake County Superior Court, claims a former Rolesville High School teacher and football coach sexually abused a student. The alleged victim is now seeking at least $25,000 from school system, […]
roaringbengals.com
Egging leaves FVHS students, staff scrambling for answers
On Tuesday, Oct. 22, students arrived at school expecting another normal school day, only to find the front door to their campus covered in the aftermath of an egging. What seemed like a funny prank left a stinky mess to clean up that raised concerns about school property and left students and staff questioning why their school was targeted.
WRAL News
NC State fraternity under investigation for hazing allegations
North Carolina State University said it is looking into reports of hazing at the university's chapter of the Sigma Nu fraternity. "NC State University does not tolerate hazing. The safety and well-being of our students is paramount," said an NC State spokesperson. "Fraternities are expected to provide a member experience that aligns with the University’s policies. The University takes this expectation seriously and encourages the reporting of any concerns."
ednc.org
NC Pre-K in action: Task Force gets a master class on this program with ‘positive outcomes for children and communities’
The bipartisan North Carolina Task Force on Child Care and Early Education met Monday at Vandora Springs Elementary School in Garner. Ahead of its meeting in the school’s media center, task force members visited a preschool classroom led by Jocelyn Shell. Shameka Rush (full time) and Lana Davis-Norris (part...
unearththevoyage.com
This North Carolina College Keeps Flying Under the Radar, and a New Hidden Gem Title Just Blew Its Cover
Some of the best finds in North Carolina hide in plain sight, tucked behind trees you have driven past a hundred times. I went looking for a quick stroll and a little quiet, expecting nothing more than a pretty lawn. What I found was a calm, friendly campus with a...