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Local investment empowers rural NC communities - Triangle News
Aug 1, 2024 · Research shows access to resources like transportation and safe housing is crucial for health, yet over one in five rural residents struggles with these needs. In West Marion, North Carolina, gaps in transportation, food distribution and health care were prevalent.
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Oct 11, 2024 · North Carolina’s gas prices have risen 7 cents in the past week, reaching an average of $2.96 per gallon. Despite this increase, prices remain significantly lower than last year, with experts predicting potential stabilization in the coming months. Read More ».
UNCG First-Time College Enrollment Rises After Falling
Sep 13, 2023 · A&T University, just two miles from UNCG, has seen an explosion of enrollment, new funding and construction as it has grown into not just the nation’s largest historically Black college or university (HBCU) but a national attraction for engineering and research. A&T reported 13,487 students enrolled for its fall semester — the highest ...
Lost Medicaid Health Coverage? Here’s What You Need to Know
Aug 11, 2023 · The nation’s health insurance system is undergoing tremendous upheaval as an estimated 8.2 million people will need to find new coverage since pandemic protections for Medicaid enrollees came to an end this spring.
3 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Help Students Learn - Triangle News
Jun 11, 2023 · Since ChatGPT can engage in conversation and generate essays, computer codes, charts and graphs that closely resemble those created by humans, educators worry students may use it to cheat.
Property Taxes on the Rise Across the Triangle - Triangle News
Jul 8, 2024 · Despite concerns over rising prices, every town and city in Wake County has adjusted their property tax rates above the “revenue-neutral rate” following the latest property valuations, leading to significant increases for homeowners.
North Carolina Schools Show Continued Improvement Across …
Sep 6, 2024 · Public schools across North Carolina are showing encouraging progress, with test scores and graduation rates improving in several districts. Statewide data from the 2023-2024 school year shows 54.2% of students proficient on state exams, up from 53.6% the previous year.
North Carolina Gas Prices on the Rise Amid Hurricane Milton’s …
Oct 11, 2024 · The current average gasoline price in North Carolina is $2.96, up 2.4% from last week but still 11.1% lower than a year ago. This uptick comes from Hurricane Milton, which recently battered Florida’s coast, causing widespread fuel shortages in the Sunshine State.
Haywood County Welcomes Visitors After Tropical Storm Helene
Oct 19, 2024 · Haywood County is welcoming back visitors after Tropical Storm Helene, with roads reopening and fall events in full swing. Travelers are encouraged to visit local businesses while remaining cautious of storm damage.