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NC State University warns about dangers of ‘room tours’ trend

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A new social media trend spurred a warning from a North Carolina university — this time over video “room tours” popular on social media. The trend involves campus dorms or near-campus apartment residents giving a video tour of their apartments or rooms — as the name implies. A search of “room […]

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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Whiteville advances with big win over Northwood, 42-18

WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — Whiteville continued its undefeated season Friday night with a 42-18 win over Northwood in the high school football playoffs. The Wolfpack took a 14-6 lead into halftime after sophomore quarterback Luke McLean connected with senior tight end Jayden Todd for a touchdown. Northwood running back...

Whiteville, NC · 20h

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This North Carolina College Was Quietly Crowned The State’s Hidden Gem Heading Into 2027

Some of the calmest acres in Raleigh sit just a few minutes from the busy downtown core, and plenty of North Carolinians drive right past them without a second look. Behind the campus gates is a small school with a big reputation for close-knit classes, friendly faces, and athletic fields worth a stroll.

Raleigh, NC · 13d

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Matchups set for round 2 of state playoffs tonight; five Alamance teams still in the hunt for state championships

The second round of the high school football playoffs will be held Friday night. Here’s a look at match-ups for Alamance County teams:. Southern (8-2), the No. 6 seed in the East Region, has won four in a row. Its two defeats came by three-point margins. No. 11 seed...

Alamance, NC · 1d

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UNC-Chapel Hill breaks ground on new residence hall, named after trailblazing Black faculty members

UNC-Chapel Hill broke ground on its first new residence halls in two decades this week, including one named after two trailblazing Black faculty members. One of the two buildings will be named Jackson Hall, after Blyden and Roberta Jackson. The husband and wife were the first two tenured Black professors at the university, with Blyden first in 1969, and Roberta in 1974.

Chapel Hill, NC · 3d

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CCP offering new college pathways after high school

For Green Hope students aiming for the UNC system, Wake Tech’s Career and College Promise offers a fundamental difference advantage over the traditional four year route. Through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA), Wake Tech CCP courses classified under the Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) are guaranteed to transfer to UNC institutions as direct general education courses, provided the student gets a C or better in the course.

Chapel Hill, NC · 2d

National Enquirer

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Community College Professor Faces 30 Years in Prison for COVID Relief Fund Scheme That Netted $150,000

A North Carolina woman is facing a potential sentence of three decades in prison for trying to defraud the federal government to secure COVID relief funds. On Monday, November 2, the United States Attorney’s Office East District of North Carolina announced in a press release that Pamela Humphrey, a Fayetteville Tech Community College Professor, had […]

Robeson County, NC · 9d

NC Newsline

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Conservative group sues UNC-Chapel Hill over access to course materials

A conservative group is suing UNC-Chapel Hill, accusing the university of violating state public records law by failing to provide reading lists and other instructional materials for 29 courses. Defending Education filed the lawsuit this week in Orange County Superior Court. The group says the university failed to properly respond to two public records requests, […]

Chapel Hill, NC · 2d

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Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School’s Inaugural Hall of Fame Class

Raleigh, NC - Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School (SRMHS) held its inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony recently. This historic occasion recognized individuals whose dedication, leadership, athletic achievements, and commitment to student development that help shaped the legacy of the schools athletics. The milestone event spanned a full weekend, featuring a special homecoming football game, a formal induction ceremony, a star walk, and a permanently installed digital monitor on campus showcasing inductee biographies.

Raleigh, NC · 2d

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NCCU Receives Historic $1.5 Million Bequest From Distinguished Alumnus Dr. Norman Anderson

DURHAM, NC — North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has received a historic $1.5 million bequest from distinguished alumnus Dr. Norman B. Anderson, marking the largest bequest in the university’s history and creating a lasting legacy of educational opportunity for future generations of psychology students. Anderson, a 1977 NCCU...

Durham, NC · 1d

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It’s time to focus on fixing education problems

Leadership in Raleigh will look a bit different when those elected to the General Assembly this year are sworn in January. After years of Republicans controlling both the state senate and the state house, the Democrats will now be the majority in the house. As for the senate, the Republicans still hold a majority, but a much closer one than they had before.

North Carolina · 1d

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NC State chancellor talks accountability as hazing investigation proceeds: 'There is an expectation'

The Wake County District Attorney's Office is working with investigators as it prepares to file charges in the Sigma Nu fraternity case

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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Historic win sends Green Hope Football to second round of 8A playoffs

The Green Hope football team has built a postseason history that spans more than two decades, with its first recorded NCHSAA playoff appearance dating back to 2003. Since then, the Falcons have made 10 playoff appearances, earning seven victories and reaching the third round in 2004 and 2017. The 2017 season was particularly memorable, as Green Hope advanced three rounds into the postseason.

Cary, NC · 1d

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Durham Public Schools Delays Vote On “Right-Sizing” Study

WUNC - The Durham Public Schools Board of Education had a lengthy debate Thursday night about whether to approve a contract for a consultant to conduct a "right-sizing and consolidation" study. The school board approved a request for proposals and scope for the study in June. Four new board members...

Durham, NC · 1d

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Digital footprint: denying new applicants to colleges year by year

Over the past few years, digital footprint has begun to affect students’ likelihood of being admitted to top universities across the country. In 2025, 30% of college admission offices verified students’ social media profiles and 57% found that digital footprint has a negative effect on applicants’ ability to be taken seriously.

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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Wake County schools prepare facility repairs after $680 million bond approval

Leaders in Wake County schools are gearing up to address facility upgrades following the approval of a $680 million bond by voters.

Wake County, NC · 1d

WRAL News

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Judge appoints business professional to make decisions about St. Aug’s future

A new man is in charge of the future of Saint Augustine’s University. Just as the deadline arrived for school leadership to submit a formal, forward-looking plan to the court, they instead decided to hire a business professional to take the lead. The troubled HBCU filed for Chapter 11...

Raleigh, NC · 3d

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A Golden Ticket Opens Doors For Princeton Elementary Student

PRINCETON, N.C. – Third-grade student Lillie Conway received a surprise visit at Princeton Elementary. She won the Johnston County Education Foundation’s (JCEF) Golden Ticket $5,000 Scholarship. Although Conway has a few years before heading off to college, she already has a clear vision for her future. She plans...

Princeton, NC · 1d

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Northwood storms back to advance while Jordan-Matthews exits NCHSAA football playoffs

Pittsboro, NC – Northwood spent most of Friday night, Nov. 6, chasing Kinston. Then the Chargers caught the Vikings when it mattered most. Northwood erased an 18-point first-quarter deficit and a 30-6 second-half hole to defeat Kinston 34-30 in the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association football playoffs, extending its season with one of the most dramatic victories of the year by a Chatham County team.

Pittsboro, NC · 4d

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REMC awards Bright Ideas grants to 13 area teachers

ASHEBORO — Randolph Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) recently honored educators by awarding $14,000 in Bright Ideas grants to 13 area teachers. More than 2,600 students at schools in Randolph, Moore, Montgomery and Chatham Counties will benefit from the grants, which support classroom projects in science, art, physical education and more.

Randolph County, NC · 4d

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