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Responding to a need for trained technicians in plant agriculture, Durham Tech is launching the Bio-Agricultural Program Readiness Opportunity (BioAg Pro).

In her third trip to North Carolina since taking office, the vice president said the economy is emerging strong from nearly two years of losses.

A well-trained workforce is part of the reason North Carolina is landing big economic developments, like Toyota, Eli Lilly and Boom Supersonic.

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Durham on Wednesday to tour the IBEW local 553 apprentice program at Durham Technical Community College and deliver remarks highlighting the administration's investments in workers.

In the 18 years from my first faculty appointment, one of the most satisfying parts of the journey has been watching students come through my life who you can tell - you just "know" - are going to make a huge difference in the world.

For biomanufacturing companies in the RTP area, a Durham Tech partnership is critical to meeting their ever-growing employment and training needs.

Members of the North Carolina General Assembly continued their barnstorming tour across the state Wednesday night with a couple of public hearings on

The Orange County Board of Commissioners plans to adopt the 2021-22 fiscal budget at its upcoming meeting next week, however, a big education project that was set to receive millions of dollars in funding is now on the chopping block.

“Budgets are a reflection of your values, and I don’t think this budget really reflects the values of the community,” Commissioner Mark Dorosin said.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to bring highlights from the board’s budget work session Tuesday night. Price describes a big decision by the commissioners on a Durham Tech expansion, as well as other needs around the county that will be funded next fiscal year. Plus: she shares thoughts on Commissioner Mark Dorosin’s upcoming departure from the board.