Top 10 10. Student-led encampment for Palestine at UNCA; chancellor says peaceful protest allowed On Saturday, a group of around 30 students from campus coalitions began an encampment for Palestine at UNCA. The student-led...
Top 10 1. NC Chamber of Commerce pushes against DEQ’s proposed PFAS water standards The state’s most influential business association is urging the Department of Environmental Quality to delay its efforts to introduce new...
Top 10 2. Do new rental units free up affordable ones? Not really For the past decade, the lack of affordable housing has been one of the thorniest challenges in Haywood. It’s most...
Top 10 3. UNC shares letter, FAQ page with students regarding response to campus protests Members of the UNC administration shared a letter with students and the campus community Friday evening detailing the university’s response...
Top 10 4. President promises to help NC get the lead out President Joe Biden announced $3 billion in funding nationally to replace toxic lead pipes during a speech in Wilmington on...
Top 10 5. New federal rule to boost pay for home health workers Under a new federal rule, home health care providers in North Carolina will be required to put most of the...
Top 10 6. Galey agrees to ‘pause’ legislative investigation into ABSS finances Senator Amy Galey, who represents Alamance County in the General Assembly, announced late Wednesday afternoon that she has agreed to...
Top 10 7. Three higher education trends to watch The higher education landscape has been changing for years. From transfer and retention woes to a forecasted enrollment cliff among...
Top 10 8. State bill would end key planning control Municipal leaders were stunned Thursday after learning of a late addition to proposed state legislation that would eliminate their ability...
Top 10 9. Person County residents suing commissioners over rezoning for Dominion LNG plant The Tomato Lady. An amateur astronomer. A doctor-turned-organic farmer. Eight Person County residents have sued their county commissioners over an...
Top 10 10. Plans move ahead for ‘critical’ 23rd Street widening project Plans to widen 23rd Street will move forward following a vote of support from local leaders. Wilmington International Airport officials...
Top 10 7. The U.S. may be missing human cases of bird flu, scientists say Officially, there is only one documented case of bird flu spilling over from cows into humans during the current U.S....
Top 10 1. NC Senate votes to force sheriffs to work with ICE, as immigration emerges as top political concern A bill to require sheriffs to work with federal immigration officials passed the North Carolina Senate along party lines Thursday,...
Top 10 2. North Carolina Senate OKs $500 million for private school vouchers, student accounts North Carolina Senate Republicans pushed legislation through their chamber Thursday to set aside roughly $500 million more for now for...
Top 10 3. A $465,000 frat party? Effort to honor UNC Greeks after flag protest raises questions. A group of UNC fraternity brothers photographed protecting an American flag as it was being pulled from its pole during...
