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Behind the walls: A look inside the new J.H. Lea K-8 school in Pender County

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - What began as an empty plot of dirt is now taking shape as a massive, 290,000-square-foot school off N.C. Highway 210. Once complete, J.H. Lea will be one of the largest schools in the region, designed to accommodate roughly 2,300 students to meet the demand of the rapid growth in the area.

Pender County, NC · 19h

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Growing pains: Inside the school being built to keep up with North Carolina’s coastal boom

HAMPSTEAD, N.C. — The construction cranes rising off U.S. 17 tell the story before anyone says a word: Pender County is growing, and it is growing fast. According to 2025 U.S. Census data, Pender County is the fourth-fastest growing county in North Carolina with nearby Brunswick County ranked first. Both are drawing people relocating from across the state, many of whom choose the coast for more space and lower costs while commuting to Wilmington or Jacksonville for work, according to county officials.

Pender County, NC · 23h

carolinajournal.com

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Sampson County school board bans minimum grades

The Sampson County Board of Education has adopted a policy that bars the district and its schools from requiring teachers to give a student a higher grade than the one the student earned. The board gave final approval Oct. 26. The board first approved the change on a 4-3 vote...

Sampson County, NC · 3d

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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 Tina Croom, a third through fifth grade teacher, would like to buy the equipment to replace worn or outdated materials.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 · 1d

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Brunswick County school bond passed with roughly 50 percent of voters

BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY) — Brunswick County residents decide to authorize a $349 million bond referendum for its school system. According to the North Carolina Board of Elections poll results, with 27 of 27 precincts reported, the school bond passed with 54.95% of the vote. From Leland Middle School to...

Brunswick County, NC · 2d

Duplin Times

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HCA announces honors lists for first nine weeks

Harrells Christian Academy has released the students named to the Head of School List, receiving all A’s, and the Honor Roll, all A’s and B’s, for the first nine week grading period of the 2026-27 academic year. Head of School List Third GradeSadie Bass, Taylor Blanchard, JP Brewington, Katie Jo Capps, Case Carter, Callie Jane Cottle, Miller Cumbo, Brielle Daughtry, Avery Dew, Bodhi Fussell, Cooper Hall, Kennedy Hood, Elliana Johnson, Jack Johnson, Reynolds King, Kace Knowles, Anna Lee, Hank Liggitt, Lily Matthews, Ronnie McCullen, Marin McGuirt, Jack Newton, Declan Outlaw, Nathaniel Paylor, Henry Peed, Bryson Powell, Charlotte Rouse, Jake Wells. Fourth GradeEllis Anders, Knox Bass, William Blackwell, Wyatt Coombs, Ezra Davis, Bella DeLeone, Reni Mac English, Avery Flockhart, Asher Hall, Carter Harrell, Dillon Hurley, Hogan Jernigan, Colt Johnson, Julian Johnson, Wyatt Merritt, Brooklynn Murray, Robert Oates, Janson Parker, Emerson Patram, Ellie Quinn, Vanna Claire Rackley, Grayson Raynor, Charleigh Reeves, Anna Keith Rivenbark, Hollan Sholar, Dallas Squibb, Claire Reid Strickland, Kyle Talley, Bryce Thornton, Cole Weeks, Cate White. Fifth Grade Auden Barefoot, Tucker Brantley, Aubrey Bryant, Ellie Colville, Bennett Dail, Jackson Davis, Macy Evans, Holden Hood, Laura Blake King, Nate Lee, Betsy Martin, Bevan Matthews, Saylor McGuirt, Carver Naylor, Riley Osborne,

Harrells, NC · 1d

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J.H. Rose tops final News 12 high school football poll as playoffs begin

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — The votes are in, and J.H. Rose has claimed the top spot in the final News 12 High School Football Poll of the season as teams prepare for the start of the state playoffs this week. Three public school teams finished the regular season undefeated:...

Jacksonville, NC · 2d

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School bond investments could bring changes beyond the classroom

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Voters in New Hanover and Brunswick counties approved nearly $670 million in school bonds, setting the stage for major investments in local schools and facilities. Now, both districts are moving into the planning stages, with projects aimed at addressing overcrowding, modernizing aging facilities and preparing...

New Hanover County, NC · 1d

Neuse News

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Lenoir, Jones counties among those eligible for UMO AgPrime Grants

UMO AgPrime grants are available to farmers and agribusiness owners in Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Gates, Hertford, Hoke, Hyde, Jones, Lee, Lenoir, Montgomery, Moore, New Hanover, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Onslow, Richmond, Robeson, Scotland, Tyrrell, and Washington counties.

Mt Olive, NC · 10h

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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 · 1d

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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 · 3d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 7d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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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 · 6d

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