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Education

Rural schools hit by Trump's grant cuts have few options for making up for the lost money

Rural schools hit by Trump's grant cuts have few options for making up for the lost money

  • ANNIE MA Associated Press

Many rural school districts around the United States are having a hard time making up for federal grant money that's been cut by the Trump administration.

See what questions U.S. Supreme Court justices had during St. Isidore arguments

See what questions U.S. Supreme Court justices had during St. Isidore arguments

  • Andrea Eger Tulsa World

Justice Samuel Alito questioned whether Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond's opposition to the Catholic charter school might be "motivated by hostility to religion."

'Everyday Oklahomans' oppose St. Isidore plan, plaintiffs say ahead of Supreme Court arguments

'Everyday Oklahomans' oppose St. Isidore plan, plaintiffs say ahead of Supreme Court arguments

  • Tim Stanley Tulsa World

"I have spoken with thousands of everyday Republican Oklahomans. Overwhelmingly, they oppose this," said Erika Wright, among a group that has sued to block St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School.

Second-grader lauded for actions during fire at NC elementary school

Second-grader lauded for actions during fire at NC elementary school

  • LISA O’DONNELL Winston-Salem Journal

Reed Cuccio saw flames in a restroom and alerted his teacher. "I just saved the whole day," he told his mom. Now he has a plaque to remember his bravery.

'The Grounds': Wake Forest gives new name to area around Joel Coliseum, Allegacy Stadium

'The Grounds': Wake Forest gives new name to area around Joel Coliseum, Allegacy Stadium

  • RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal

An area along Deacon Boulevard will be called The Grounds and will have retail, dining and residential space. 

NC community colleges face $69M shortfall after lawmakers fail to update state budget

NC community colleges face $69M shortfall after lawmakers fail to update state budget

  • SCOTT SEXTON Winston-Salem Journal

“I don’t think it was intentional,” Forsyth Tech President Janet Spriggs said. “I don’t think they left Raleigh knowing this would happen.”

Carolina University spends $9 million to purchase new campus

Carolina University spends $9 million to purchase new campus

  • RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal

HanesBrands will relinquish one of the two buildings that are a combined 500,000 square feet, while leasing the other for the rest of 2024.

Ryan Walters announces Bible directive for Oklahoma public schools

Ryan Walters announces Bible directive for Oklahoma public schools

    The state superintendent cited a statute directing the Oklahoma State Board of Education to adopt academic standards that include the study of important historical documents. #oklaed

    Photos: Ryan Walters announces Bible directive in OSDE meeting

    Photos: Ryan Walters announces Bible directive in OSDE meeting

      Scenes from the monthly Oklahoma State Board of Education monthly meeting at the Oliver Hodge Building on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Okla.

      NC superintendent's race: Former Guilford schools leader? Or Cary education activist? The stakes are high.

      NC superintendent's race: Former Guilford schools leader? Or Cary education activist? The stakes are high.

        He's a lawyer who led a school system and recently ran a foundation. She's a nurse who became a homeschool teacher and then an education activist.

        N.C. A&T names its next chancellor, James R. Martin II

        N.C. A&T names its next chancellor, James R. Martin II

          The UNC Board of Governors voted to approve James R. Martin II, who previously served as the vice chancellor for STEM Research and Innovation at the University of Pittsburgh.

          Science/math student reprograms clock tower at NC School for the Deaf that was broken for 7 years

          Science/math student reprograms clock tower at NC School for the Deaf that was broken for 7 years

            The clock tower over the North Carolina School for the Deaf was only right twice a day. But a recent collaboration between NCSD and NCSSM fixed that. 

            No-confidence effort fails at Wake Forest. President was criticized over handling of protests

            No-confidence effort fails at Wake Forest. President was criticized over handling of protests

              A vote of no confidence among faculty on the leadership of Wake Forest University President Susan Wente during the pro-Palestinian protests failed by a vote of 87 to 150.

              UNCSA settles sexual abuse lawsuit for $12.5 million. Money to be paid to 65 plaintiffs over 4 years

              UNCSA settles sexual abuse lawsuit for $12.5 million. Money to be paid to 65 plaintiffs over 4 years

                The UNC System, UNC School of the Arts and the attorneys for plaintiffs announced a $12.5 million settlement agreement Friday that will resolve claims and lawsuits by 65 alumni.

                Local News

                Cabarrus Healthcare Foundation to 'Illuminate' the community at its 29th annual gala

                Cabarrus Healthcare Foundation to 'Illuminate' the community at its 29th annual gala

                The Cabarrus Healthcare Foundation will host its 29th annual black-tie gala, “Illuminate,” on Saturday, April 18, at 601 Milestone event venue in Concord to raise funds for Atrium Health Cabarrus.

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 30

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 30

                Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 29

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 29

                Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 28

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 28

                Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

                State & Regional

                Traffic camera shows moment two vehicles fall into Pacific Street sinkhole in Omaha

                Traffic camera shows moment two vehicles fall into Pacific Street sinkhole in Omaha

                Traffic camera footage shows moment two vehicles fall into Pacific Street sinkhole in Omaha. Video provided by Omaha Police Department.

                Two vehicles fall into sinkhole on Pacific Street in Omaha

                Two vehicles fall into sinkhole on Pacific Street in Omaha

                Two vehicles fall into sinkhole on Pacific Street in Omaha.

                Photos: Two vehicles fall into sinkhole at 67th and Pacific in Omaha

                Photos: Two vehicles fall into sinkhole at 67th and Pacific in Omaha

                See photos of the two vehicles fall into sinkhole at 67th and Pacific in Omaha

                69 Wisconsin schools have closed in the past two years. More could follow.

                69 Wisconsin schools have closed in the past two years. More could follow.

                Within the past two years, 69 public schools in Wisconsin shut down. More will close in coming years.

                Nation & World

                Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade

                Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade

                "We have a tanker out there. We don't mind having somebody get a boatload because they need … they have to survive," Trump told reporters as he flew to Washington.

                ‘They have to survive’: Trump allows Russian oil into Cuba despite sanctions

                ‘They have to survive’: Trump allows Russian oil into Cuba despite sanctions

                Trump says he has no issue with a Russian oil tanker delivering fuel to Cuba, and the administration signaled it has no plans to stop it.

                TSA pay may be coming, but airport delays could persist and ICE agents may not leave soon

                TSA pay may be coming, but airport delays could persist and ICE agents may not leave soon

                Major U.S. airports continued to recommend Sunday that passengers arrive several hours early.

                Healthiest & Unhealthiest Cities in America (2026)

                Where you live can have a major impact on your health. Some cities encourage wellness by improving access to fresh, nutritious food and recreational spaces. Others focus on keeping health care affordable or maintaining clean, safe parks for residents. When these essential factors are overlooked, maintaining good health becomes much more challenging.

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                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 30

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for March 30

                Friday Five: Caleb Wygal's life story is as good as his books

                Friday Five: Caleb Wygal's life story is as good as his books

                Food Lion Feeds gives grant to help hungry Rowan-Cabarrus students

                Food Lion Feeds gives grant to help hungry Rowan-Cabarrus students

                Shopping

                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

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                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy top crypto presales and what to look for when researching. 

                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the newest meme coins. 

                Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the next big crypto coins before they explode.

                Crime

                Kannapolis offering CPR classes

                Kannapolis offering CPR classes

                The Kannapolis Fire Department is offering free, non-certified CPR classes in 2026 — and you’re invited to attend.

                Who killed Peter Jordan? Reward upped in Lake Norman cold case murder.

                Huntersville police are offering a reward of up to $14,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the 2014 killing of Peter Jordan. Jordan was 19 when someone shot and killed him in The Landings at Northcross Apartments on Feb. 19 of that year, police said. The apartments are on Landings Drive, off Sam Furr Road (N.C. 73) and Interstate 77 exit 25 in the Birkdale area. ...

                Suicidal woman sent to suffer in silence of solitary confinement. Then she killed herself.

                Suicidal woman sent to suffer in silence of solitary confinement. Then she killed herself.

                Illinois jails continue to struggle with the mental health needs of their inmate population, particularly when detainees are unfit to stand trial.

                Defense counters prosecutors' 'blind hatred' of Bongiovanni in seeking milder punishment

                Defense counters prosecutors' 'blind hatred' of Bongiovanni in seeking milder punishment

                Defense lawyers have asked for a short prison term, if any time in custody is required at all, for the first Drug Enforcement Administration agent in Western New York convicted of protecting drug traffickers.

                Politics

                Concord launches Click-2-Fix tool to report non-emergency issues

                Concord launches Click-2-Fix tool to report non-emergency issues

                The city of Concord is introducing a new way for residents to easily report non-emergency issues like potholes, street sign damage, streetlights that are out and more. The new Concord Click-2-Fix is a free online reporting tool that replaces the former Concord Mobile Care application.

                Commissioners Notebook: Grants and tax notices discussed

                Commissioners Notebook: Grants and tax notices discussed

                Cabarrus County Commissioners will hold their monthly regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Cabarrus County Government Center in downtown Concord.     

                Gov. Hochul proposes law to keep police from working as deputized ICE officers

                Gov. Hochul proposes law to keep police from working as deputized ICE officers

                Citing "unspeakable acts of violence" committed by federal immigration officers, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday proposed a state law to ban local police across New York from working with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on immigration raids.

                Financial health of the city of Kannapolis recognized

                Financial health of the city of Kannapolis recognized

                The city of Kannapolis recently received two indicators that recognize the financial health of the municipality. 

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