Some cities across the state continue to charge more for electricity to help offset debt, affecting residents — and local students.

As Hurricane Irene advances toward North Carolina’s coast, university officials — fearing dangerous levels of rain and wind — are urging students to evacuate inland. A hurricane warning is in effect for the whole state.

UNC-CH has a new pharmacy facility in Elizabeth City that many administrators say is an emerging model for the future. The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy finished construction on a new state-of-the-art facility in August on the campus of Elizabeth City State University.