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midtownmag.com
Frankie Lemmon School Plans Major Expansion in North Raleigh
For more than six decades, Frankie Lemmon School has built its mission around a simple idea: children of all abilities should have a place where they can learn, grow, and belong. Now, that mission is preparing for a much larger home. Frankie Lemmon School and Foundation has acquired a two-building...
spectacularmag.com
Bennett College Alumnae of Durham to Honor Four Women at 36th Annual White Breakfast
DURHAM, N.C. — Four women whose work spans journalism, research, education, and community advocacy will be honored when the Bennett College Alumnae of Durham gather for the 36th Annual White Breakfast Scholarship Fundraiser. The longstanding Durham tradition will take place Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the...
jocoreport.com
New Clayton High School Reaches Major Construction Milestone
CLAYTON — Construction of the new Clayton High School has reached a major milestone, with the structural framework of the 278,000-square-foot campus now complete. Johnston County Public Schools held a topping out and beam signing ceremony Thursday, Oct. 1, bringing together students, alumni, school officials, elected leaders and community members.
watchtheyard.com
Meet Mister and Miss North Carolina Central University (2026-2027): Malachi Griddine and Mykenzi Davis-Cowart
HBCU Kings and Queens carry more than a title. They carry the culture, the history, and the pride of their entire campus every time they step onto the yard. That is why we at Watch The Yard are launching a new series dedicated to introducing you to the leaders wearing the crown this year, continuing with North Carolina Central University.
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athensoracle.com
School renovations have begun: A rundown on the current and upcoming renovations
Athens Drive Magnet High School is going through many transformations due to renovations, and, at the start of the 2026-2027 school year, many student drivers around Athens Drive have found themselves scrambling to buy parking spaces due to the complete closure of the lower senior parking lot. The school did not sell the spots due to ongoing renovations and plans to build a new building where the parking spaces used to be.
triangletribune.com
Shaw alumni file complaint with NC Attorney General
RALEIGH – Shaw University is grossly mismanaged, according to a group of alumni. The Save Our Shaw Coalition, composed of concerned alumni, filed an official complaint with North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson late last month. The complaint, which is over 200 pages, calls for more transparency from university administration regarding real estate transactions, financial oversight and governance.
jocoreport.com
Balancing It All: A Student Parent’s Story
For 38-year-old mom of three, Jessica Lescano, the road to college has never been a straight line. “My academic journey has been ‘start and stop’ all throughout my life,” she says. What finally brought her back was something bigger than a diploma: a calling to serve her community and the discipline to see it through.