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Costume safety ahead of Halloween

Helene

Tweetsie Railroad to remain closed for fall season after Helene

“Our hearts are with everyone affected by this disaster, and we remain committed to standing alongside our neighbors throughout this difficult period."
Connect The Dots

Playgrounds are becoming dangerously hot. Here's why

As temperatures continue to rise year after year, playgrounds are becoming dangerously hot. Let's connect the dots.
Crime

Ammunition found on parent of student at Sedgefield Middle School, secured gun found in car

Twice this week, adults have been charged with having a gun on educational property.
Investigations

Lawsuit alleges foster children were 'abandoned' in hospital emergency rooms

The lawsuit alleges "many County DSS of abandoning foster children in hospital emergency rooms."
VERIFY

Verify: How to tell when your child has had too much screen time

With schools assigning work on laptops, screens have become essential to your child’s education and social development. But how much screen time is too much?
VERIFY

How to tell when your child has had too much screen time | VERIFY

As the new school year begins, it's important for parents to monitor how much time their kids are spending in front of screens.
Parenting

Does co-sleeping delay a child's emotional development?

Researchers in the U.K. found that parents sharing a bed with their kids won't delay their development despite concerns it may impact their emotional growth.
Health

New fluoride concerns

A new report shows that too much fluoride in water is linked to lower IQ in children.
Tech

Helping kids set healthy digital boundaries for the new school year

SocialLight Stars is seeking solutions to help students and the adults in their lives be good stewards of social media.
Education

There's no money to replace most of NC students' laptops. What are schools doing about it?

Since 2020, schools have spent $448 million in stimulus funds on computer equipment for students and staff, data shows.
VERIFY

Here's why the weight of your child's backpack matters

When it comes to backpacks, it's all about weight and how that weight is distributed.