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The North Carolina School Superintendents鈥� Association surveys its members each fall about vacant positions at their districts. This year, vacancies for classroom teachers decreased, but vacancies for bus drivers and special education teachers have not improved.

The state's Environmental Management Commission voted Thursday to move forward with proposed groundwater standards for toxic chemicals known as PFAS. The public comment period is expected to start in November. The standards could be effective as soon as mid-2025.

In many subjects, the percentage of North Carolina public school students who were considered "on grade-level" based on 2024 state exams reached a three-year high. However, State Superintendent Catherine Truitt said the number of students who are still not on grade-level is "startling."

The plans she's outlining during a visit Friday to North Carolina would cut taxes for middle- and lower-income families, give incentives for builders of starter homes and provide federal support for down payments by first-time homebuyers.

As traditional sources for local news continue to shrink, some North Carolina lawmakers are getting into the media world themselves. They鈥檙e using their own radio shows and other digital platforms to connect directly with the public.

A popular Neuse River access point in Raleigh has been blocked off after a series of drownings there.

SAU鈥檚 accrediting agency voted to revoke its accreditation in December after the university failed to meet several financial criteria.

Randy Woodson will leave N.C. State after 14 years as chancellor.

YMCAs and Staples stores across Wake County are accepting donations of school supplies for Tools4Schools. The nonprofit program lets Wake County teachers pick out their own classroom supplies free of charge.

Fireflies can live in human spaces more easily when there鈥檚 less artificial light and more leaf litter.