Violence erupts and hundreds arrested as college protests continue; Columbia, UCLA and more cancel classes

College protests continued across the country, resulting in escalating violence between pro-Palestinian encampments and counter-protesters. The movement calling for universities to divest financial support for Israel, which has affected dozens of campuses across America, has gone on
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates steady noting ‘lack of further progress’ on inflation

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve voted to keep interest rates steady and postponed anticipated rate cuts stemming from elevated inflation across the U.S., which remains above the central bank’s 2% threshold. The Federal reserve’s Federal Open Market
Over 90 Percent of North Carolina Educators Indicate their School is a Good Place to Work and Learn, According to Statewide Working Conditions Survey Results
RALEIGH, NC More than 102,000 educators across North Carolina shared their opinions in this year’s Teacher Working Conditions Survey, and more than 90% of them indicated that they believe their school is a good place to work
Dulci kicks off Sails Original Music Series
HICKORY – The City of Hickory’s 2024 Sails Original Music Series begins in May with a returning favorite, Dulci. The performance begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3, at Union Square in downtown Hickory. Dulci Ellenberger is