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Alamance-Burlington School System may have violated state law, ABSS school policies while cleaning mold, North Carolina senator says
GRAHAM, N.C. (WGHP) — The Alamance-Burlington School System may have violated state law and ABSS school policies when dealing with mold in schools last year, according to a letter from the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations to North Carolina state Sen. Amy Galey (R-Alamance). In a statement, Galey said: “It is absolutely critical that […]
Report finds potential violations with Triad school district
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — A state report found the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS) broke state law. A group of lawmakers found that the district overspent by over $4 million in the 2022-2023 school year. State law prohibits districts from spending money that wasn't appropriated to it. The lawmakers started...
Budget shortfall forces Alamance-Burlington Schools to cut summer school programs
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Parents in the Alamance Burlington School System are frustrated about more impacts from the budget shortfall, this time aimed at summer school. “This year has been a really tough year for ABSS and things just got a little tougher,” said Bethany Delk, a mom of two ABBS students. The district […]
ABSS cuts some summer activities, citing budget constraints
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Parents in the Alamance-Burlington School System are scrambling for new summer plans for their students. ABSS announced Thursday via Facebook that they would be canceling all elementary and high school summer activities because of budget constraints. Summer school for second and third graders will continue as...
Madelyn Agnes Anderson-LaPorte Graduates Magna Cum Laude
Madelyn Agnes Anderson-LaPorte graduated Magna Cum Laude from Elon University on May 24 with a Bachelor of Arts after majoring in elementary education. She also has a minor in environmental education and spent a semester in New Zealand in 2023. Anderson-LaPorte is a 2020 graduate of Bedford High School. Elon...
Vault Visit | GTCC Campus
GREENSBORO, N.C. — This year WFMY News 2 turns 75! So to celebrate, we're opening the WFMY News 2 vault. June 14, 2007, GTCC leaders discussed plans for a fourth campus. Officials wanted Guilford County Commissioners to put a 75-million-dollar bond referendum on the November ballot. They said the...
Google grants money for Greensboro students to learn about cybersecurity
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Thanks to a million-dollar grant from Google, UNCG will join a nationwide pool of schools adding cyber security clinics. The clinic will provide hands-on training for students while helping protect local non-profits and small businesses. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The...
Schools award 2024 JoCo Teach Scholarship
SMITHFIELD — Gabrielle Chestnut is this year’s recipient of the Johnston County Public Schools’ JoCo TEACH Scholarship. The 2024 Smithfield-Selma High School graduate will receive $30,000 for college through the JoCo TEACH Program, which is housed on the SSS campus. Established in 2019, JoCo TEACH aims to invest in and recruit students seeking a degree in education. It allows students […] The post Schools award 2024 JoCo Teach Scholarship first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
UNCG tears down old building
The school is clearing space for a new project.
Congrats, Class of 2024! FOX8 Senior Sendoff for June 13
(WGHP) — FOX8 is once again recognizing all of our seniors in the Piedmont Triad through our Senior Sendoff. Beginning May 20, we’re giving a shout-out to the students who are graduating as part of the Class of 2024. Today we’re honoring:. Addie Fields, UNCG. Alejandro Garcia,...
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