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[SoDu Reading Room] How Effective Are Education Innovations?

In the latest SoDu Reading Room installment, we check out an article shared by KQED that was written by Jill…

Franklin County murder suspect has lengthy criminal history, sheriff says
on October 15, 2026 at 1:42 am
Devon Whaley, 35, is accused of killing Rasheka Crudup at a home on Lane Store Road in Franklinton, according to arrest warrants.
In Depth: Answering your questions about North Carolina’s gas tax suspension
on October 14, 2026 at 9:35 pm
North Carolina drivers are starting to see gas prices come down following the state’s suspension of its 41-cent-per-gallon gas tax. But viewers still have questions.
EPA rollbacks could shift pollution costs to NC families, report says
on October 14, 2026 at 9:27 pm
A new report from Environmental Protection Network examines the potential health and pollution impacts of recent EPA regulatory rollbacks.
Pittsboro childcare worker facing 11 new child abuse charges
on October 14, 2026 at 9:15 pm
A Pittsboro childcare worker, who was previously released on bond, is back in jail and facing 11 new child abuse charges.
6 from eastern NC indicted for lying about citizenship, voting in 2024 Presidential election
on October 14, 2026 at 9:07 pm
Newly unsealed federal indictments show that six people are accused of lying about their citizenship and voting in the November 2024 election. They will make their first court appearance in Raleigh on Thursday.

NC State Fair 2026: What to know about tickets, food, rides and parking
by WTVD on October 15, 2026 at 2:15 am
The 2026 North Carolina State Fair runs Thursday, Oct. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 25.
Cornell University faculty presses president as debate begins on no-confidence resolution
on October 15, 2026 at 1:52 am
Cornell University’s faculty senate on Wednesday began deliberating a no-confidence resolution to condemn the school’s response to sexual violence on campus.
NC daycare worker faces 18 misdemeanor child abuse charges involving at least three children,
by Cindy Bae on October 15, 2026 at 12:58 am
A daycare worker in Chatham County is facing additional misdemeanor child abuse charges involving a 1-year-old child, court documents show.
Hilary Swank, 52, expecting her 3rd child
on October 14, 2026 at 11:39 pm
The Oscar-winning actress is already mom to 3-year-old twins Aya and Ohm.
911 call reveals frantic response at address where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive
on October 14, 2026 at 11:33 pm
A newly obtained 911 call show the frantic response to finding Hayden Panettiere unresponsive.