North Carolina Students Shatter Records in Advanced Placement Achievement and Participation
North Carolina's AP program sees a rise in student participation and scores, with 90,000 students taking 171,000 exams. 72.1% scored 3-5, surpassing the national average. Programs support teacher development and fund exam costs.
Ben Clapsaddle Wins Wake Forest Mayoral Race, Haseeb Fatmi and Keith Shackleford Elected to Board of Commissioners
Wake Forest elects Ben Clapsaddle as mayor with 70.6% of the vote, ending Vivian Jones' six-term run. Haseeb Fatmi and Keith Shackleford win commissioner seats, signaling demand for new governance. Results are unofficial but indicative of change.
North Carolina Local Government Commission Approves Over $370 Million For Affordable Housing and Infrastructure Projects
The North Carolina LGC, chaired by State Treasurer Brad Briner, approved over $370 million for housing and retirement home projects to address the state's affordability crisis.
Wake County Heads to the Polls as 13 Municipalities, Including Cary, Vote Under New Nonpartisan System
Wake County voters gear up for Election Day tomorrow for 13 municipalities. Polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Residents to elect mayors and council seats. Eligibility and polling locations can be checked online. Absentee ballots due by 7:30 p.m.
Wake County and Zebulon Ink Deal with Capitol Broadcasting for Five County Stadium Revamp
Wake County approved a lease for Five County Stadium's redevelopment with CBC, starting 2026, to transform it into a year-round venue, also involving the Town of Zebulon and financial investments for improvements.












