SCTCC has won FAA approval for a new Aircraft Maintenance Technician program, backed by state and federal funding and a hangar at Sky Central Airport due in 2027.

Students from 15 schools across four counties plan a statewide strike; organizers will gather at Madison's Cathedral Square Park on April 24. The call lists demands including opposition to ICE in schools and protections against retaliation.

Shawn King reached an unconditional settlement with her sister in the long-running dispute over Larry King's finances; court papers list no terms. The move narrows a lawsuit that once sought more than $100 million.

Hundreds gathered Saturday on Lamar Alexander Parkway for a "No Kings" rally organized by Indivisible Blount County. Police monitored the crowd while volunteers handed out water and food.

A new Atlanta Women27s Foundation report finds housing instability and rising costs are fueling mental-health struggles for women and youth across Metro Atlanta.

NYC turned common catcalls into bilingual ads and QR‑linked resources across transit and public spaces. The move follows a city survey showing harassment is widespread.

Patches of Psilocybe cyanescens have been spotted in wood‑chip beds at Google, Genentech and 23andMe — and local foragers say they sometimes harvest pounds during peak season. The finds sit inside a messy legal and safety picture.

The University Club of Durham closed on March 26, ending nearly 40 years of private dining atop University Tower.

Central Florida’s Cuban community is on edge after federal repatriations and local deportation notices. Lawyers and advocates warn longstanding protections are fraying.

A raccoon near Pullen Park has tested positive for rabies. Raleigh Animal Control and health officials urge pet vaccinations and reporting of unusual wildlife.

Rosemount Center, a 50‑year‑old bilingual preschool in Northwest D.C., needs roughly $1.2M by April 30 to unlock a city match and buy its Mount Pleasant campus.

Temple tapped Arizona State’s Libby Wentz as provost to lead academic strategy and help implement the Forward with Purpose plan. She’s set to start July 1, 2026.

The University of Pittsburgh pledged $5 million to boost neighborhood parks, Main & Main business corridors and public-safety efforts across Pittsburgh over five years.