A trial stemming from the overdose of a 23-year-old exposed the inner workings of a drug-dealing duo and their campus clients.
Education
A UNC Student’s Overdose Death at Duke
A Carolina freshman died in March after being found unconscious in a Duke dorm room. Neither university said anything publicly.
The Heartbreak of College Suicides
Ben Salas was one of seven N.C. State students who ended their lives last academic year. His devastated family has no idea why.
The Dive: Tiny Tots, Big Bills
Child care can be prohibitively expensive in many parts of the country, and the Cape Fear Region is no exception.
Public Money, Private Schools
Lawmakers plan to vastly expand Opportunity Scholarships, but questions about oversight, accountability, and what it will cost public schools remain.
The Aftermath of UNC’s Shooting
What we’ve learned so far about the shooting at UNC’s campus on Monday has raised a lot more questions.
The College That Refused to Die
What happens when survival becomes a college’s No. 1 priority? St. Andrews University offers a cautionary tale.
A Duke Scientist Sued Over Unequal Pay. An Internal Study Says She’s Not Alone.
Biomedical engineer Rachel Lance was labeled a ‘troublemaker’ after she complained that Duke pays her significantly less than male colleagues.
‘This Is Work I Will Die For’
Lee A. Williams II took over as chief equity officer for Orange County Schools last year amid turmoil over how to address systemic discrimination.
Schoolyard Brawl
Orange County has been swept up in cultural clashes over education. Superintendent Monique Felder is the latest casualty.