Wake County

Local Government Commission approves $135M for Holly Springs

March 28, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — At its March meeting, the North Carolina Local Government Commission approved a request for $135 million in revenue bonds for the fast-growing town of Holly Springs in Wake County. The town has nearly […]

Finalists named for 2026 NC Principal of the Year

March 6, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The finalists for the 2026 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year have been unveiled by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. Finalists from each of the state’s eight regions, plus one from a […]

CTE students in NC have ‘historic’ credentialing gains

February 14, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The dramatic increase in North Carolina student Career and Technical Education credentialing gains was highlighted during the State Board of Education meeting held last Wednesday. According to the Career and Technical Education (CTE) […]

4 schools named in first NC Blue Ribbon awards

November 15, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Four North Carolina schools have been recognized as inaugural statewide “Blue Ribbon” schools by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. “This recognition reflects the hard work of educators, students, families and communities working […]

Brockman, arrested on sex charges, won’t face House action due to resignation

October 30, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A select House committee to determine what, if any, actions can be taken regarding the arrest this month of Rep. Cecil Brockman (D-Guilford) will no longer be necessary as Brockman resigned on Friday […]

State Sen. Norman Sanderson arrested for DWI

October 25, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina state Sen. Norman Sanderson (R-Pamlico) was arrested on DWI charges last Saturday evening after being pulled over on Edwards Mill Road in Raleigh by the State Highway Patrol. Sanderson has been […]

Audit shows $83M in late SNAP benefits

October 23, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A performance audit by the Office of the State Auditor says $83 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits between 2021 and 2024 were delivered late to recipients. “In total, there were over […]

LGC OKs $200M for Charlotte street, traffic projects

October 18, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The Local Government Commission approved a $200 million bond for Charlotte’s proposed street and neighborhood projects during its monthly meeting on Oct. 7. The approval for Charlotte includes a short-term general obligation bond […]

Education Department awards $53M to charter school group

October 9, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A public charter school organization in North Carolina will be receiving a portion of the $500 million in charter school program grants announced earlier this month by the U.S. Department of Education. “A […]

Chantal relief bill signed by governor

October 4, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — As a full state budget has still not yet been agreed upon by the North Carolina House and Senate, a smaller spending bill with specific carve-outs for disaster relief for Tropical Storm Chantal […]