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New pilot program seeks to increase college access for North Carolina students

WPTF StaffSep 5, 2024
New pilot program seeks to increase college access for North Carolina students

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – The University of North Carolina System today unveiled NC College Connect, a streamlined college application program designed to simplify the process for high school seniors. The initiative will allow qualifying students…

Republican Liz Cheney endorses Kamala Harris at Duke University event

Republican Liz Cheney endorses Kamala Harris at Duke University event

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney on Wednesday said she would support Kamala Harris for president, ending weeks of speculation about how fully the member of a GOP dynasty-turned-Trump critic…

North Carolina court reverses contempt charge against potential juror who wouldn’t wear mask

North Carolina court reverses contempt charge against potential juror who wouldn’t wear mask

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina judge wrongly found a potential juror in criminal contempt for refusing to wear a mask in 2022 due to COVID-19, a state…

Wake County libraries unveil new library card designs

WPTF StaffSep 3, 2024
Wake County libraries unveil new library card designs

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Wake County Public Libraries are introducing a fresh new look for their library cards, replacing the current bright yellow design with updated options. The new cards are available at all 23…

Ready or not, election season in the US is about to start. The first ballots will go out within days

Ready or not, election season in the US is about to start. The first ballots will go out within days

It might feel like the presidential election is still a long way off. It’s not. Election Day on Nov. 5 is only about two months away, and major dates, events and political developments will make it fly…

AI in N.C. schools

WPTF StaffAug 31, 2024
AI in N.C. schools

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – With the introduction of artificial intelligence into many schools across the state, teachers and students are figuring out how to navigate the new technology in the classroom. Generative AI is being…