05/12/2026

NC Teacher Pay Bills Clash as Republicans, Democrats Battle Over Funding

North Carolina lawmakers are deadlocked over competing teacher pay proposals, with Democrats pushing a 7% raise funded by voucher cuts while Republicans propose 8.7% increases. The stalemate threatens to leave districts like Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools scrambling to finalize budgets without knowing what the state will fund.

May 12

N.C. Coastal Commission Updates Erosion Rules for High-Hazard Areas

May 12

NC Senate Passes Budget with Teacher Raises, School Funds

May 12

NC Highway Patrol Busts I-95 Fentanyl Ring, 12 Arrested

North Carolina Highway Patrol troopers and local deputies shattered a sprawling fentanyl trafficking network along the deadly I-95 corridor, arresting 12 suspects and seizing massive hauls of lethal drugs. The operation targeted speeders and smugglers on the state's busiest highway, yielding pounds of fentanyl, cocaine and cash. Authorities hail it as a major blow to East Coast drug pipelines.

May 12

Raleigh Police Nab Suspect in Downtown Robbery Spree

May 12

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 12

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 12

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 12

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 12

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 12

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 12

Traffic Delay Expected on Old NC 86 Near Arthur Minnis Road

Hillsborough motorists should expect traffic delays on Old NC 86 near Arthur Minnis Road on April 29, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM due to crossline pipe replacement.

May 12