“Devastation in Asheville, NC after Hurricane Helene. Trees have fallen, and city water lines broken.”

Hurricane Helene: Impact on tourism in NC mountains

Madelyn Lynch, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene left people stranded and devastated in western North Carolina. Cities in the mountains have been suffering,...

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Saydi Bartolon, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

Bringing The Little Mermaid to life on stage is an exciting challenge that requires careful planning and creativity. As thrilling as it is to...

President Donald Trump signing an executive order on his first day in office. Vice President JD Vance and Staff Secretary Will Schaff watch on from behind. Photo courtesy of @VP on Twitter

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Nora Miller, Nathan Pitchford, and Lindsay Lopez • April 15, 2025

(This first paragraph is the introduction to the full long-form story, the paragraph afterwards is the introduction to my specific DoE story) Since...

Cailin DeLeo teaches a lesson on influential world history figures from the past. She expresses enthusiasm for her job and works hard to ensure that her students gain new skills from her teaching.

Cailin DeLeo named First-Year Teacher of the Year

Vanshika Chinta, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025

The First-Year Teacher of the Year award is a prestigious achievement in Wake County for teachers who show incredible dedication to their jobs....

Luka Doncic sports number 77 during his time with the Dallas Mavericks. He has kept his number throughout the trade with the Lakers.

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Doncic-Davis trade shocks NBA fans nationwide

Rowan Bissett, Assistant Sports Editor • April 7, 2025

Many basketball fans ran to their phones on February 2nd when they heard the hottest sports gossip of the week- a career-changing trade. But...

Downtown Cary’s new three-story office buildings with retail and restaurants on ground level. These new buildings tower over the original businesses on East Chatham Street. (Photo courtesy of Nora Richards)

Is Downtown Cary losing its small-town charm?

Nora Richards, Co-Editor in Chief • March 27, 2025

It is no secret Cary is not such a small town anymore. With over 180,000 residents, Cary has turned into a bustling town with many draws,...

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Sophie King, Nadia Williams, Sierra Moore, Kierra Moore, and Karen Cortez-Cruz

February 5, 2025

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