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Lawmakers Returned To Raleigh To Nearly $1 Billion COVID Relief Bill

The North Carolina legislature ed the Coronavirus Relief Act 3.0 Thursday, which allocates the nearly $1 billion left of federal CARES Act money. One…

Business & Economy

Landlord Evicting You? ‘You’ve Got Six Minutes To Make Your Case.’

Grant Holub-Moorman

As of this Monday, Aug. 24, tenants in federally-subsidized housing are facing eviction, homelessness and increased vulnerability to COVID-19. More than…

Education

During COVID-19, Some Student Loan Borrowers Find Temporary Relief

Stacia Brown

Over one million North Carolinians have student loan debt, and the average borrower owes about $25,000. Even under normal circumstances, education debt…

Education

During COVID-19, Some Student Loan Borrowers Find Temporary Relief

Stacia Brown

Over one million North Carolinians have student loan debt, and the average borrower owes about $25,000. Even under normal circumstances, education debt…

Education

What Do NC Schools Need Now? Computers and Connection, Say Education Leaders

Liz Schlemmer

As North Carolina education officials plan for how to spend the millions of dollars they expect to receive in state and federal aid, two related needs are…