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COVID-19 booster shots and starting to become widely available in North Carolina. Meanwhile, doses for young children have been released, and about 40 percent of the state's population remains unvaccinated.

The $5.5 billion North Carolina schools got in COVID relief funds is the single highest boost to K-12 funding in state history. But there are rules on how they can spend it and challenges in getting some projects off the ground.

Durham County plans to build a new youth detention center for an estimated 30 million dollars. But people in the community are skeptical about more dollars being put toward detainment for juveniles.

Host Dave DeWitt looks back at Dr. Mandy Cohen's legacy as North Carolina's DHHS Secretary - and what's next in the pandemic - with WUNC Health Reporter Jason deBruyn.

As teacher vacancies continue to create problems, public schools in North Carolina are having a particularly hard time filling positions for special education.

Host Dave DeWitt talks to Celeste Gracia, WUNC's environment reporter, and David Boraks, climate reporter at WFAE, about the wood pellet industry in North Carolina.

People moving from one residence to another is up nationwide by about 3 percent. But in hot markets, like many across North Carolina, moving rates are up well into the double digits.

Tested takes a look back at the year in education in North Carolina.

Tested takes a look back at the year in health care in North Carolina.

Tested takes another look back at the year in Politics in North Carolina. On this episode: redistricting.