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Religious instruction, public schools and the NC budget: 5 things to know
North Carolina budget packages school funding with policy shifts including weekly religious instruction release, K-8 license expansion, increased teacher supplements.
Charlotte region lands 80 jobs and new HQ from German manufacturer’s $19.5M deal
Goldhofer AG will build an 80,000 sq ft Hickory plant at Trivium Corporate Center with a $19.5M investment, creating 80 jobs, establishing a North American HQ.
Raises for teachers, police and state workers in NC budget. Here’s the breakdown
The new NC budget raises starting teacher pay to $48,000, gives average teacher raises of 8%, 3% for most state employees, and sizable law enforcement increases.
NC public schools lost money due to vouchers. How lawmakers are responding
State lawmakers plan to return voucher 'savings' to public schools, funding new math curriculum, middle school literacy professional development and staff bonuses.
Man and woman found dead after home break-in, NC sheriff says. Suspect arrested
Welfare check leads to discovery of 2 bodies in home and investigators suspect they were killed during a burglary. Suspect arrested in nearby yard, sheriff says.
Daily heat indices exceeding 100 degrees will broil Charlotte for days, NWS says
Dangerous heat arrives July 1 in the Charlotte region and will linger through the holiday weekend, forecasters say. How hot will get it get?
NC budget draft gives Charlotte last chance to change I-77 toll vote before payback
The proposed North Carolina state budget released Tuesday includes amendment to make Charlotte, others on CRTPO who opposed I-77 South tolls pay back NCDOT.
Luxury townhomes to rise on Lake Norman peninsula. Prices start at $2.5 million.
A luxury townhome community will soon rise on a Lake Norman peninsula in the eastern Lincoln County community of Denver, its listing agent said Tuesday.
Blake Lively Seeks $8.04 Million in Legal Fees From Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively is requesting millions from Justin Baldoni to cover her legal fees amid their It Ends With Us battle.
Raleigh materials giant plans to buy limestone producer for $13.5 billion
Martin Marietta to combine with Lhoist North America for $13.5 billion as Raleigh, North Carolina heavy building materials company seeks limestone expansion