Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation will implement a mandatory burn ban across its park system effective Monday.

Studies have shown that cell phone use is a serious distraction for students that affects their mental health, social-emotional development and ability to concentrate in class.

Single-use plastic bags will be banned at large retail stores in Elgin starting in June 2027 under an ordinance approved Wednesday night by the Elgin City Council. The new rule, recommended by the ...

Educators favor cellphone bans, but research shows that while new rules have reduced phone usage in schools, there has been little academic change.

SOUTHEASTERN, N.C. (WECT) - A statewide burn ban remains in effect as drought conditions continue. The N.C. Forest Service says wildfires are still occurring because some people are not following the ...