Cape Fear Community College’s nursing program has seen significant turnover, and now a second program head has left. College officials have cited competition in recruiting and retention, focusing on increased enrollment. Meanwhile, the retired founder of the college’s nursing program called the situation “heartbreaking.”

On Tuesday, Republican State Senator Michael Lee called on Democratic challenger Jessica Bichler and the Democratic Party to denounce a ‘smear campaign’ he called false, ‘crude,’ and illegal. They agreed to condemn unwanted posters recently put up on private property, but clashed with Lee over his record on regulation.

Voters are most concerned about economic pressures, surveys show

The Guilford County Board of Education passed two resolutions Tuesday urging voters to consider how a local sales tax increase and statewide income and property tax limits could impact public schools.