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Bed bugs reported at Kenansville Elementary

Kenansville Elementary School has notified families that bed bugs have been identified on school property, prompting precautionary guidance for parents to inspect their children’s belongings. In a message sent to families Monday, Principal Marketa Hargrove said the school is working with professional pest control services to address the situation...

Kenansville, NC · 4d

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COMMUNITY CLASSROOM: Teacher seeks funding for inclusive field day for students

BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - A teacher at C.F.Pope Elementary School is hoping to raise enough money to buy water hoses, hose splitters and shut-off valves. Tina Croom, a third through fifth grade teacher, would like to buy the equipment to replace worn or outdated materials. They would be used during a field day for students. She’s asking for donations through DonorsChoose, an online charity that helps teachers get funding for school projects.

Burgaw, NC · 2d
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Cape Fear Community College to showcase student talent at annual arts festival

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Student artists and performers from Cape Fear Community College are preparing to share their creative work with the public during the third annual Hello Arts Festival. The gathering highlights student talent across multiple artistic disciplines, featuring live performances alongside a visual art exhibition displayed in the...

Wilmington, NC · 2d
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Mount Olive Tribune

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UMO welcomes third graders for 9th Annual STEM on the Green

MOUNT OLIVE — Science moved outdoors on Friday, Oct. 23, when nearly 900 third graders from Wayne and Duplin counties gathered on the University of Mount Olive campus for the 9th Annual STEM on the Green. The young scientists came from nine schools. Carver, Spring Creek, Eastern Wayne, Northeast,...

Mt Olive, NC · 3d
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Bladen Journal

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West tops Eastern Randolph for first boys’ soccer playoff win since 2005

BLADENBORO — It took until the second half for the West Bladen offense to get rolling. Once it did, there was no stopping it. The Knights scored three goals in a span of about six minutes in the second half Monday, Nov. 2 in beating Eastern Randolph 4-2 in the opening round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A playoffs.

Bladenboro, NC · 4d

WECT

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James Kenan High School named All-Star Team of the Week

James Kenan High School named All-Star Team of the Week.

Warsaw, NC · 4d

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Dr. Kimberly Gold starts as interim president at James Sprunt Community College

Dr. Kimberly Gold officially began her role as interim president of James Sprunt Community College on Monday, Nov. 2, according to an announcement from the college. The college welcomed Gold to its campus community in a social media post marking her first day in the position. College officials said they look forward to working with Gold to support students, employees and the surrounding community.

Kenansville, NC · 4d

Bladen Journal

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BCC aviation programs take off, with air traffic control next

DUBLIN- Bladen Community College students are in the first semester of a new Aviation Management degree program launched this fall, a program the college says is built for careers in airport operations, aviation administration, logistics and related fields. An Air Traffic Control program is planned to follow in spring 2027, and college officials say it would make BCC the first community college in North Carolina to offer that type of training.

Elizabethtown, NC · 5d

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Orange Football to Host Richlands in Opening Round of the 5A State Playoffs on Friday; Winner Goes to Eastern Alamance

When Fritz Hessenthaler became Orange football coach in June 2025 and brought along David Grimm as his offensive coordinator, the mission was clear. To return Orange football to prominence. Now, just 17 months after taking the job, Orange will host a state playoff game on Friday night for the first...

Hillsborough, NC · 6d

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After twice requesting permission to address trustees, CFCC alum removed from meeting

Last month, Cape Fear Community College personnel and New Hanover County Sheriff's deputies escorted CFCC alumnus and Army veteran Quentin Proulx out of a Board of Trustees meeting. Proulx, who graduated from the college in 2022, had twice requested in writing to speak to the board about CFCC administrators’ order...

Wilmington, NC · 8d

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Pender County Schools CTE earns 2 spots in the Top 10 Statewide Rankings

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WWAY) — Pender County Schools Career and Technical Education ranked among the top-performing CTE programs in North Carolina, earning two statewide Top 10 recognitions during the 2026 CTE Directors Conference in Concord. PCS ranked 4th in North Carolina for credential attainment with an 88.94% rate and...

Pender County, NC · 7d

Sampson Independent

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King resigns as county schools superintendent

Sampson County Schools will be searching for a new superintendent after Dr. Jamie King announced his resignation Monday evening, bringing his tenure as the district’s top administrator to an end next summer. King submitted a letter of resignation to the Sampson County Schools Board of Education during a closed...

Sampson County, NC · 8d

Bladen Journal

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East Bladen football draws first round playoff bye

For the second consecutive year the East Bladen football team has drawn a bye for the opening round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A playoffs. It’s also the second consecutive time the Eagles will be off for two Fridays before their first postseason contest. Sixth-seeded East Bladen...

Elizabethtown, NC · 6d

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Football Recap: Northwest Guilford Gets Past R.J. Reynolds + How To Watch

Northwest Guilford fell on hard times earlier this season, but after back-to-back wins it seems like their luck might finally be changing. They came out on top against the R.J. Reynolds Demons by a score of 28-21 on Friday. The score was all tied up 14-14 at the break, but the Vikings were the better team in the second half. They have now scored more points in their last two games than they did in their previous five.

Winston-Salem, NC · 6d

WECT

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School board member’s website stirs controversy ahead of election

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A website created by a New Hanover County school board member portraying two of his colleagues as witches is fueling debate inside the board days before Election Day. David Perry said he created and funded the site, voteoutthewitches.com , which targets Republican board members...

New Hanover County, NC · 8d

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Team of the Week: East Columbus Gators pull off big upset over North Duplin

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The East Columbus Gators are making a statement on the high school football field, earning this week’s WWAY Team of the Week honors after snapping a two-game losing streak with a 23-8 upset victory over North Duplin. The Gators entered Friday night’s matchup...

Lake Waccamaw, NC · 10d

Bladen Journal

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Thursday Roundup: West Bladen JV football team wins finale

SOUTHPORT — Gaston Russ scored four touchdowns, including a 90 yard kickoff return for a score, Thursday, Oct. 29 as the West Bladen junior varsity football team defeated South Brunswick 32-6 to close its season. The Knights (6-3, 4-0 Southeastern) won their final five games by a combined score...

Bladenboro, NC · 8d

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“Measure of Safety”: New Hanover County Schools board votes to fingerprint more than 2,000 employees

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Schools board voted to require fingerprinting for more than 2,000 employees who were hired before the district added the requirement in 2022, according to Superintendent Dr. Christopher Barnes. The board added fingerprinting in 2022 while the district was being sued. The district...

New Hanover County, NC · 10d

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Three undefeated ENC teams eye perfect regular seasons

The final Friday night of the high school football regular season is approaching, and three undefeated public school teams in Eastern North Carolina are looking to enter the playoffs with perfect records. J.H. Rose, Northside of Jacksonville and Northside of Beaufort County are all undefeated heading into the final week,...

Beaufort County, NC · 10d

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SCC Program Receives Five-Year Federal Grant

Southeastern Community College’s Educational Talent Search program has secured a five-year federal grant renewal that will expand services, introduce new student support initiatives and increase access to college and career readiness opportunities across Columbus County. The renewed grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education in partnership with the...

Columbus County, NC · 9d