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New test results show U.S. high school students are struggling with core skills, raising concerns about the country’s educational and economic future. Scores for 12th graders in reading and math have dropped to their lowest levels in more than two decades. The drop continues a decade-long decline that accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to […]
Six co-workers who call themselves “The Money Team” are celebrating after scoring a $100,000 Powerball prize. The group includes Dwane Heyward of Georgetown, South Carolina; Keshia Gary of Southern Pines; Thomasine Hairston of Bennettsville, South Carolina; Saad Pressley of Rockingham; Genesis McLaurin of Hamlet; and Kaprise McLean of Laurinburg. They’ve made a tradition of pooling […]
A man is recovering in the hospital following a stabbing at a popular Raleigh bar early Wednesday morning, the Raleigh Police Department reported. Around 6 a.m., WakeMed staff notified police that a man had arrived with a stab wound. Officers responded to the hospital and then went to Dogwood Bar on Glenwood Avenue, where they […]
The North Carolina football program and head coach Bill Belichick will appear in a season-long series to be streamed on Hulu, Belichick announced to the team Sunday. “This is about the UNC football program,” said Belichick, who won six Super Bowls as head coach of the New England Patriots. “It’s going to feature the players […]
Wake County leaders are making student nutrition a top priority, starting with a healthy breakfast in the school cafeteria each morning. “If you see a Pop-Tart or chips, it’s not the same item that you see in the Walmart. It’s going to be a whole grain Pop-Tart,” said Tiffany Lawrence, director of child nutrition services […]
You’ve heard of getting an “F” on a report card, but what about an “FF”? In North Carolina, that grade was traditionally used for students who were both failing and frequently absent. Starting this school year, that’s no longer allowed. The current policy states that “FF” can only be used if a student is failing […]
A 60-year-old man was treated for bromide poisoning after following a recommendation from ChatGPT, according to a case report in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Hoping to cut salt from his meals, the man turned to the AI tool for advice. It suggested sodium bromide, a compound more commonly used in pesticides, as a substitute. […]
If you’ve found yourself breaking up your grocery bill into payments, you’re not alone. A new poll shows that most Americans are feeling pressure when it comes to the cost of food. Nearly half say grocery prices are a major source of stress. According to the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, only 14% […]
Local hospitals are experiencing a steady increase in heat-related illnesses as extreme summer temperatures persist in the region. WakeMed officials say they’ve treated more than 30 patients for heat exhaustion since Friday, including two new cases just yesterday. Doctors warn that the most vulnerable groups are children and the elderly, but anyone can be at […]
Central North Carolina is entering its fourth heat wave of the year, with dangerously high temperatures expected to persist through at least the middle of next week. The combination of sweltering highs in the 90s and near 100, along with oppressive humidity, will push heat index values or “feels-like” temperatures to a scorching 105 to […]
Speeding might feel like second nature to some drivers, but North Carolina officials are making it clear: it’s not worth the risk. This week, law enforcement across the state is stepping up patrols as part of a new traffic safety campaign called “Speeding Catches Up With You.” The push, which runs through Sunday, was launched […]
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is set to visit Chapel Hill this afternoon to assess flood damage. Governor Stein declared a state of emergency in response to Tropical Storm Chantal. Governor Stein’s emergency declaration covers 13 counties, including Wake, Chatham, Durham, Lee, Moore, Orange, Person, and Alamance. The declaration aims to help storm victims receive […]