https://www.bpr.org/tags/ncpra NCPRA en-US Copyright Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:31:44 GMT https://www.bpr.org/2026-04-04/unc-system-students-concerned-policy-draft-could-end-financial-aid-legal-services-programs The draft would change how student activity fees fund college campus initiatives. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:31:44 GMT https://www.bpr.org/2026-04-04/unc-system-students-concerned-policy-draft-could-end-financial-aid-legal-services-programs Brianna Atkinson https://www.bpr.org/2026-04-03/guilford-county-reduces-parking-requirements-for-multi-family-developments The change comes as the county continues to experience significant growth. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:47:54 GMT https://www.bpr.org/2026-04-03/guilford-county-reduces-parking-requirements-for-multi-family-developments DJ Simmons https://www.bpr.org/helene-recovery/2026-04-03/lack-of-temporary-housing-funds-for-helene-survivors-is-delaying-repairs-in-wnc The program already lacks enough funding to help all eligible applicants. Money for temporary housing is causing further delays. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:44:35 GMT https://www.bpr.org/helene-recovery/2026-04-03/lack-of-temporary-housing-funds-for-helene-survivors-is-delaying-repairs-in-wnc Gerard Albert III https://www.bpr.org/2026-04-03/lead-program-offers-alternative-to-jail-for-low-level-drug-offenders The program, which recently received a grant from the Governor's office, aims to redirect people with substance abuse issues away from the criminal justice system and toward rehabilitation and recovery. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:47:48 GMT https://www.bpr.org/2026-04-03/lead-program-offers-alternative-to-jail-for-low-level-drug-offenders Kelly Kenoyer https://www.bpr.org/2026-04-03/weather-whiplash-is-drying-out-north-carolina-soils Those long, dry periods are taking a toll on N.C. soil health. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:35:18 GMT https://www.bpr.org/2026-04-03/weather-whiplash-is-drying-out-north-carolina-soils Zachary Turner https://www.bpr.org/2026-04-03/forsyth-educators-to-host-budget-conversation-with-school-board Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is in the process of preparing a local funding request to the county commission. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:30:33 GMT https://www.bpr.org/2026-04-03/forsyth-educators-to-host-budget-conversation-with-school-board Amy Diaz https://www.bpr.org/climate-environment/2026-04-02/federal-judge-overturns-the-plan-for-the-nantahala-pisgah-national-forest-saying-it-violates-the-endangered-species-act The Forest Plan allowance for logging threatened four endangered bat species, according to the ruling. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:40:32 GMT https://www.bpr.org/climate-environment/2026-04-02/federal-judge-overturns-the-plan-for-the-nantahala-pisgah-national-forest-saying-it-violates-the-endangered-species-act Katie Myers https://www.bpr.org/2026-04-02/nca-t-lettuce-researcher-wins-major-grant A&T research assistant professor Harmandeep Sharma was awarded $260,533 to study and identify looseleaf lettuce varieties that can withstand cold and freezing temperatures. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:39:27 GMT https://www.bpr.org/2026-04-02/nca-t-lettuce-researcher-wins-major-grant David Ford https://www.bpr.org/2026-04-02/elon-poll-two-thirds-of-north-carolinians-oppose-ground-troops-in-iran A new Elon University poll found that only 35% of North Carolinians approve of the job Donald Trump is doing as president. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:18:41 GMT https://www.bpr.org/2026-04-02/elon-poll-two-thirds-of-north-carolinians-oppose-ground-troops-in-iran DJ Simmons https://www.bpr.org/2026-04-02/most-nc-counties-currently-in-severe-drought Data shows the state’s rain totals over the last six months are nearly 10 inches below normal. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:47:31 GMT https://www.bpr.org/2026-04-02/most-nc-counties-currently-in-severe-drought Amy Diaz