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NC saw a record influx of new residents in 2023

North Carolina is emerging as a top destination for young professionals and families, with more than 110,800 new residents arriving in 2023 alone, according to the latest report from StorageCafe. This represents the state’s highest level of net migration in a decade and secures its place as the third most popular relocation destination in the...

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DPI report shows decline in school crime and dropouts, but challenges remain

Crime in North Carolina public schools dropped 7.7% during the 2023-2024 school year compared to the previous year, according to new data from the NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). The report, presented to the State Board of Education on Feb. 6, also highlighted the lowest high school dropout rate in the past decade, at...

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Homeschool, private school students could play sports at public schools under new bill

The bill would allow students attending private or homeschool to play sports or other extracurricular activities at their local public school. It also would allow public school kids to play at a different public school if their school does not offer the specific activity.

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NC History Museum closed for up to 3 years during America’s 250th celebration

The museum closed in early October last year and will remain closed while undergoing its first renovation since 1994. North Carolina plays a significant role in the founding of America, being the home of historical events like the Edenton Tea Party, the Halifax Resolves, and the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge. 

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New report uncovers bias against faith-based pre-K providers

Despite recent United States Supreme Court rulings affirming religious neutrality in public education, a new Manhattan Institute report reveals that many publicly funded pre-K programs across the United States continue to exclude faith-based providers. The practice violates the Free Exercise Clause of the Constitution and undermines the Supreme Court’s clear mandate for government neutrality toward religion, the...

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