Aurora Quietly Pulls Plug On Kids' College Cash Pilot
Aurora has shut down its Aurora's Promise child savings pilot after low enrollment and budget concerns, ending a program that gave kindergarteners a $50 starter deposit. City officials say staffing and financial limits made the pilot unsustainable.
Narcan On Board: Nash County Loads Every School Bus With Overdose Kits
Nash County Public Schools put Narcan and ONEbox overdose kits on all 115 buses, funded with opioid‑settlement dollars and backed by driver training. The rollout aims to protect 7,000+ daily student riders.
New Hyde Park Mosque Slaps Town With Federal Suit Over Blocked Expansion
Hillside Islamic Center says North Hempstead blocked a code‑compliant rebuild and expansion, and has filed a federal suit alleging discrimination and obstruction. The dispute joins similar Long Island fights over mosque expansions.
UNC Asheville Rolls Out No‑Tuition Lifeline For Local Families, Caps Costs For Neighboring States
UNC Asheville expanded Access Asheville to guarantee tuition relief for qualifying NC families and cap out‑of‑state tuition at $10,000 for nearby states.












