SALISBURY, N.C. — A Salisbury firefighter said staffing shortages are straining crews and contributing to increased overtime for workers, while city leaders said they take staffing concerns seriously…
Read more Salisbury officals, firefighters respond to staffing worriesCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Colleges and universities across North Carolina are preparing for potential winter weather that could disrupt travel, classes and campus operations statewide. What You Need To Know…
Read more N.C. campuses preparing for potential winter weather impactsCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Elon University is deepening its footprint in Charlotte with the launch of a full-time law program in the middle of plans to merge with Queens University…
Read more Elon University plans full-time law program in CharlotteCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina university is giving surplus food a second life, repurposing it into meals for students and neighbors across the Charlotte region. Johnson & Wales…
Read more JWU Charlotte providing excess food to community partnersCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A national nonprofit supporting families, children and young adults facing serious obstacles is receiving a major boost in the south. Youth Villages is a leader in…
Read more Foundation awards $100K for foster care youth in N.C.CHARLOTTE, N.C. — According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, employment is a key part of long-term recovery for people overcoming substance use disorders. What…
Read more Workforce training in Charlote helping people in recovery find stabilityCHARLOTTE, N.C. —A record number of Americans are expected to be traveling this holiday season. According to AAA, over 122 million people will journey at least 50 miles…
Read more TSA urging preparation and patience ahead of holiday rushCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg parents and volunteers said they’re staying vigilant, amid conflicting reports about border-enforcement operations coming to an end. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said federal…
Read more Volunteers staying vigilant amid operation uncertainityDAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — Data shows food insecurity continues to affect college students across the country, an issue heightened by the federal government shutdown. A Government Accountability Office report…
Read more N.C. college helping students affected by shutdownCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Uptown Charlotte was filled with chants, flags and handmade signs Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings 2” rallies, protesting policies under President Donald Trump’s…
Read more ‘No Kings’ marchers united in Charlotte, calling for changeCHARLOTTE, N.C. — In-person early voting is underway across North Carolina, and election officials are expecting turnout to be strong, despite it being a municipal cycle rather than…
Read more N.C. election official urges patience in early votingLOCUST, N.C. — October marks Mental Health Awareness Month for many wellness organizations, aligning with World Mental Health Day and National Depression Screening Day. At Stanly Community College, staff…
Read more N.C. campus creating spaces to promote student wellnessCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police is calling attention to violent crime in the city, pointing to what it says is a nearly 200% spike in…
Read more Community leader denouncing calls for troops in CharlotteCHARLOTTE, N.C. — For nearly a century, the smell of barbecue signaled the arrival of election season in the Tar Heel State. But after 93 years, organizers of…
Read more Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church ending barbecue eventCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charitable giving and volunteerism are on the decline nationwide, but one nonprofit in North Carolina is finding ways to grow despite the challenges. Gallup reports…
Read more Grant helping boost tech training for N.C. residentsFLAT ROCK, N.C. — Blue Ridge Community College is trying to fill gaps in the workforce while helping speed up recovery from Helene. What You Need To Know An North…
Read more N.C. school preparing students for construction careersASHEVILLE, N.C. — Nearly a year after Helene disrupted life across western North Carolina, UNC Asheville students are still rebuilding with help of resilience grant funds. What You…
Read more Grants help UNCA students stay in school after HeleneSWANNANOA, N.C. — Nearly a year after Helene swept across western North Carolina, Warren Wilson College has made progress in recovery on its student-run farm and garden that were…
Read more Warren Wilson farm experiencing comeback after HeleneCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A research team supporting LGBTQ+ people is facing uncertainty after funding awarded by the National Institutes of Health was revoked. Annelise Mennicke is an associate professor…
Read more Grant funds revoked for UNC Charlotte researchersCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Millions of Gen Z-ers could end up shaping this presidential election, particularly in swing states like North Carolina. What You Need To Know Millions of…
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