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Best back-to-school deals 2026

20 hours ago

Wake school district reviews safety data, expands non‑transport zones

2 days ago

Find the perfect backpacks for any age this 2026 school year

Level up back-to-school style with these 2026 backpack picks.

5 hours ago

Free school supply drive helps Durham families get ready for class

Aug 1

Back-to-school shopping costs strain Triangle family budgets

Jul 31

Fayetteville businesses team up to give away back-to-school supplies

Jul 30

Gear up for back to school 2026: Top lunch boxes, bags and accessories

Jul 30

Back-to-school: Best laptops for students 2026

Jul 23

Top student and teacher planners for every grade in 2026

Jul 17

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Back-to-school shopping costs strain Triangle family budgets

Jul 31

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Year-round students return to class in Durham

Jul 20

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Managing first day jitters

Aug 25, 2025

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What drivers need to know about sharing the road with school buses

Aug 25, 2025

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Wake Tech welcomes its largest enrollment in school history

Aug 22, 2025

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Wake Co School Board talk bus routes, emergency response changes

Aug 19, 2025

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Fayetteville State freshmen get cheers and helping hand on move-in day

Aug 16, 2025

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Students, parents feel tariff effects on move-in day across Triangle

Aug 15, 2025

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Dorm room essentials under $50: Top picks for back to school 2026

Back to school 2026: Save big on dorm essentials for $50 or less

Jul 16

NBA Forward Trey Murphy III teams up with Durham for free back-to-school giveaway

Durham native and New Orleans Pelicans star Trey Murphy III will return home July 25 for the 3rd Annual Back-to-School Community Bash to help provide local children with free school supplies, health resources, and a day of family-friendly activities.

Jul 7

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School supply prices soar 7.3% amid tariffs as parents face back-to-school strain

Back-to-school costs jumped 7.3% due to tariffs, but families found smart ways to save. Tips on bulk buying, tax-free shopping and where to find the best deals in 2025.

Sep 5, 2025

Wake, Durham, Cumberland Co. superintendents talk school safety, more: 'We are not reactionary'

The three superintendents discussed students, staff safety, and possible solutions in part one of their exclusive joint conversation with ABC11 News.

Sep 4, 2025

Wake County school board to consider moving 2 schools to traditional calendar

The affected schools are North Forest Pines Elementary and Pleasant Union Elementary.

Sep 2, 2025