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This Small North Carolina College Quietly Outranked Every School In The South

Some of the best weekend finds in North Carolina come without billboards, and this one is a college campus in Salisbury that most people simply drive past. It has brick buildings, a deep love of music, a summer baseball tradition, and families who have sent three generations through its doors.

Salisbury, NC · 1d
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The Mount Airy News

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Surry County Schools EC teacher recognized with award

In recognition of his role in education, North Surry High School teacher Justin Gammons was recently awarded with the 2026 Surry County Schools Educator of Excellence Award. Gammons’ distinction was posted to North Surry’s Facebook page where the post amassed numerous comments with fellow educators and community members congratulating him on the award. “Congratulations to our very own, Justin Gammons. Mr. Gammons was recognized as Surry County Schools Educator of Excellence,” the post read. This year marks Gammons’ second year teaching in the district and his tenth year teaching overall. “Way to represent not only North Surry but also SCS!” continued North Surry’s post. Gammons was officially recognized during an award ceremony at the 75th Annual North Carolina Conference on Exceptional Children (EC), which was held last Thursday in Greensboro. “I was genuinely honored and shocked at the same time,” Gammons said of finding out that he received the designation. According to the department’s award description, teachers were chosen and recognized based on their “dedicated service and outstanding contributions to the education of exceptional children in our state.” One EC educator from each of North Carolina’s 115 public school districts was chosen to be represented and recognized for their commitment

Surry County, NC · 2d

The Stokes News

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Planting the Future: NC Farm School 2027

DANBURY — The NC Cooperative Extension is officially accepting applications for its upcoming NC Farm School programs in the Western Piedmont region. Designed for new, aspiring, and transitioning farmers, NC Farm School equips agricultural entrepreneurs with business planning tools, strategic concepts, and one-on-one planning help to launch and sustain profitable farm businesses. The Western Piedmont 2027 Program offers a combination of classroom instruction and on-farm visits for one full day of business ideation across Yadkin, Davidson, Davie, Stokes, and Forsyth counties. The program begins with a virtual orientation on March 15, followed by monthly in-person sessions from March through June. Classroom topics cover business setup, product selection, cost and income estimation, market research, risk management, and farm regulations. ● March 15 - Zoom Orientation, 6:30 p.m. ● March 22 - NC Cooperative Extension, Yadkin County Center, Yadkinville ● April 26 - NC Cooperative Extension, Davidson County Center, Lexington ● May 24 - NC Cooperative Extension, Davie County Center, Mocksville ● June 28 - NC Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center (and Stokes County farm tours), Tobaccoville ● July TBD - Graduation Dinner, TBD “Go to NC Farm School,” said Timothy Davis, without hesitation, when asked about his NCFS experience. “You learn

Danbury, NC · 1d

Davie County Enterprise Record

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School district names new DCHS assistant principal

Davie County Schools has named Nathan Hennings an assistant principal at Davie County High School, effective Dec. 14. Hennings, with a master’s degree in educational leadership and a North Carolina […]

Davie County, NC · 23h

Salisbury Post

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Allen tapped as new Rockwell Christian School principal

ROCKWELL — There is a new principal in town. Rowan County Sheriff Travis Allen, who is officially retiring from a 30-plus-year law enforcement career at the end of the month, […]

Rockwell, NC · 2d

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Guilford County Schools cuts $14M from budget

The Guilford County Board of Education is cutting more than $14 million from its budget. The reductions are the result of state-mandated salary increases for teachers, declining enrollment and lower-than-expected local funding. Superintendent Whitney Oakley explained some of the cuts at a meeting Tuesday. “We've had impacts on academics and...

Guilford County, NC · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

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Mooresville school extends remote learning due to mold in building

Students at a school in Mooresville will be learning from home for the rest of this week as the school works to clear out this mold.

Mooresville, NC · 1d

Queen City News

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Iredell-Statesville Schools extends closure for Coddle Creek Elementary amid mold concerns

The district said its goal is to return to the regular school schedule Monday, Nov. 16.

Iredell County, NC · 12h

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Students at Lake Norman and Mooresville high schools collect more than a ton of food for FeedNC

What started as a friendly competition to build on the longstanding football rivalry between Lake Norman High School and Mooresville High School is becoming an annual tradition of students working together to fight hunger in their community. Now in its third year, the FeedNC Cup brought together 140 students from...

Mooresville, NC · 1d

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Foust Signs Highest Ranked Recruiting Class in School History

HIGH POINT, N.C. – High Point women's basketball head coach Wyatt Foust and his staff signed five new Panthers on National Signing Day. HPU acquired the top-ranked recruiting class in both program and conference history. Charlotte Cavin | Guard | 6'0 | Frisco, Texas | Wakeland High School. Charlotte...

High Point, NC · 2d

Salisbury Post

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Cruz-Ramirez named Salisbury Elks Student of the Month

Salisbury Elks Lodge Student of the Month for October is Steven Cruz-Ramirez an 11-year-old 5th grade student at Isenberg Elementary School. Cruz-Ramirez’s teacher Ms. Ramsey stated that Steven exemplifies kindness, […]

Salisbury, NC · 1d

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REMC awards Bright Ideas grants to 13 area teachers

ASHEBORO — Randolph Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) recently honored educators by awarding $14,000 in Bright Ideas grants to 13 area teachers. More than 2,600 students at schools in Randolph, Moore, Montgomery and Chatham Counties will benefit from the grants, which support classroom projects in science, art, physical education and more.

Randolph County, NC · 3d

Salisbury Post

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Livingstone College introduces Inaugural Dyson Fellows during second installment of Dr. Michael Eric Dyson residency

SALISBURY — Who gets to belong, and what does it take to build a society where everyone has a place? Those questions shaped a conversation at Livingstone College on Oct. […]

Salisbury, NC · 1d

The Mount Airy News

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Elkin school board to name new superintendent Nov. 16

The Elkin Board of Education is ready to hire a new superintendent — but board members are keeping the name secret until a meeting scheduled for next week. Officials with the school system said a new superintendent for Elkin City Schools is expected to be in place for the start of the calendar year. The board has been working since the summer to recruit and hire a replacement for Dr. Steve Hall, who left the position in June to assume the superintendent’s role in Surry County. The Elkin school board hired North Carolina School Board Association consultant Sam Thorp to aid with the search and hiring process. On Monday, Nov. 16 the board has scheduled a special called meeting in the media center at Elkin High School beginning at 6:30 p.m. A closed session will be held first, at 6 p.m. for the board to finalize discussions. In open session the board will officially vote on the new hire and sign the contract ahead of announcing the new leader and a welcome reception, according to officials. The name of the new superintendent will not released until the contract is signed at the Nov. 16 meeting. The new superintendent is expected

Elkin, NC · 1d

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(16) Berry Academy flag football holds off (3) East Rowan to win 1A-6A West title

GRANITE QUARRY, N.C. — Berry Academy’s crazy run through the flag football postseason added even more history. In the first ever NCHSAA 1A-6A flag football regional championship, the Cardinal held off a comeback attempt from East Rowan to prevail, 20-13 on Wednesday. Berry Academy (13-8) has now defeated three of the top four seeds on the road and advance to the state championship this weekend at Lenoir-Rhyne.

Granite Quarry, NC · 1d

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Prep football: Rematches dot assignments for area teams in playoffs

Of the five Randolph County football teams entering the second round of the state playoffs, three of them will be involved in rematches from the regular season. In the West Region, Asheboro (9-1) is home for a rematch of last month’s Triad Area Athletic Conference clash. Asheboro rallied from...

Randolph County, NC · 1d

High School On SI

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North Carolina High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, Updated Matchups for Nov. 13-14

Updated North Carolina high school football playoff brackets with Nov. 6 scores, Nov. 13 second-round matchups and 2026 NCHSAA championship dates.

North Carolina · 3d

WFMY NEWS2

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Neighbors remember Graham High school athletics after school cancels basketball season

Graham, NC · 1d

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This North Carolina College Was Quietly Crowned The State’s Hidden Gem Heading Into 2027

Some of the calmest acres in Raleigh sit just a few minutes from the busy downtown core, and plenty of North Carolinians drive right past them without a second look. Behind the campus gates is a small school with a big reputation for close-knit classes, friendly faces, and athletic fields worth a stroll.

Raleigh, NC · 11d

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Tunstall football clinches regional berth in OT; volleyball defeats Hidden Valley, falls to defending state champs

The Tunstall football team (5-5) pulled off a 20-14 win in an overtime thriller on Senior Night against Mecklenburg County and will advance to regional play for the first time in eight years. After a huge defensive stop in overtime followed by a 15-yard penalty that put the Trojans starting back on the 25 yard line, quarterback Shamus Ryan scrambled and found Carter Thompson in the endzone for the win on the third down.

Dry Fork, VA · 1d