20+ hour, 10+ min ago   (234+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte physician is investing in the future by launching a summer camp designed to encourage more Black students to pursue careers in medicine. The program gives middle and high school students hands-on exposure to the healthcare field through…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (460+ words) North Carolina’s public high schools reflect the state’s growing cultural mosaic, and the 2026 Niche diversity rankings highlight schools where students learn alongside classmates from every background imaginable. Diversity shows up in campuses of every size. From military-adjacent communities like Hoke…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (209+ words) With the first day of school just weeks away, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is ramping up efforts to hire 150 school bus drivers before students return to the classroom. District leaders say filling those positions is critical to providing reliable transportation for thousands…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (171+ words) Josh Stein has signed North Carolina’s new $34 billion state budget, putting new investments into education, public safety and other statewide priorities. A key part of the spending plan includes teacher pay raises, with educators across the state set to receive…...

3+ week, 23+ min ago   (189+ words) A major financial boost is on the way for families hoping to send their students to college. Davidson College has announced that beginning with future incoming students, households earning $175,000 or less annually will qualify for free tuition through the school’s…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (216+ words) Charlotte’s run as the nation’s fastest-growing market for office jobs has slowed, reflecting a changing economy and evolving workplace trends. After years of leading the country in office employment growth, the Queen City has slipped from the top spot as…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (152+ words) Johnson C. Smith University says it plans to emerge stronger as it works through the second phase of its accreditation probation. JCSU officials say the new measures are designed to improve financial operations and ensure long-term compliance ahead of a scheduled…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (180+ words) Supporters of the policy say it reinforces students’ First Amendment rights while providing clearer guidelines for how expression is handled on school campuses. The measure includes protections for student speech while maintaining limits on conduct that disrupts learning, threatens safety…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (245+ words) North Carolina has another young star to celebrate after a Raleigh student earned a top finish on one of the nation’s biggest academic stages. Thirteen-year-old Ayaan Maan finished fourth in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, representing North Carolina against some…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (191+ words) Smith, who won NBA titles with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers, will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies during the university’s 2026 commencement ceremonies, according to school officials. (WFMY News 2) The 40-year-old enrolled at the historically…...