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Some bus routes canceled this week by school in Gaston County: What we know

GASTONIA, N.C. (WBTV) - A school in Gaston County had to cancel two bus routes this week, officials said. Hunter Huss High School said Bus 504 and 512 routes will not run Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 4-6. In a social media post, the school attributed the route cancellations to a shortage of...

Gaston County, NC · 2d
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Iconic NASCAR driver surprises students at Rowan County school: Pictures here

LANDIS, N.C. (WBTV) - An iconic NASCAR driver surprised the kindergarten class at a school in Rowan County this week. Dale Earnhardt Jr. stopped by Landis Elementary on Monday, Nov. 2 to read to kindergarteners. The school posted pictures of Dale Jr.’s visit, which showed him reading “Buster and the...

Rowan County, NC · 13h
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blufftontoday.com

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H.C. Hurricane named to North Carolina vs. South Carolina Shrine Bowl Game

Hampton County High School Hurricane football standout Ja'Shon Williams has named to the roster of the South Carolina team for the 2026 North Carolina vs. South Carolina Shrine Bowl Game on Dec. 19 in Spartanburg. This is a classic all-star football game featuring the top high school players from the...

Hampton County, SC · 2d
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Decision made over controversial bell schedule for 1 Charlotte-Mecklenburg school

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools made a major decision regarding a controversial proposed bell schedule change for one of its schools. In an email obtained by WBTV on Thursday, Nov. 5, the South Academy of International Languages said its 2027-2028 bell schedule will remain unchanged. A new bell schedule was being considered for the school, which prompted pushback from parents.

Charlotte, NC · 1d
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WSOC Charlotte

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Mold discovery prompts closure at Iredell County elementary school

Coddle Creek Elementary School in Iredell County will close for three days next week after mold was found on furniture, air vents and cubby holes.

Iredell County, NC · 16h

Greenville News

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Predicting Rock Hill vs Boiling Springs, other top Upstate football playoff games

Here are the Upstate’s top 10 high school football games and our predictions for the first round of the SCHSL playoffs. Class 5A Game of the Week No. 9 seed Rock Hill (5-5) at No. 8 Boiling Springs (7-3) Time: 7:30 p.m. | Date : Nov. 6 PLAYOFFS BRACKETS: SC high school football playoffs bracket, schedules. See 2026 pairings This is a rematch of an Oct. 9 thriller in which Boiling Springs earned an overtime victory on the road and improved to 6-1. The Bulldogs in October lost three games, but they were to MaxPreps No. 1 Northwestern, No. 3 Dorman and No. 4 Fort Mill. Boiling Springs is having its best season since going 13-2 and reaching the 5A state final in 2016. On those statewide rankings, the Bulldogs are still No. 5 and Rock Hill is No. 7. Todd Shanesy's prediction: Boiling Springs 17, Rock Hill 14 Kamryn Jackson's prediction: Boiling Springs 28, Rock Hill 17 Stream South Carolina HS football games live on NFHS Network No. 11 Chapin (5-5) at No. 6 Hillcrest (4-6) Time: 7:30 p.m. | Date: Nov. 6 Hillcrest had a brutal non-region schedule and started 1-6, but the Rams have turned it around

Boiling Springs, SC · 2d

The Gaston Gazette

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18 Gastonia, Shelby high school football players to watch in NCHSAA playoffs

The NCHSAA high school football playoffs are here, and the margin for error among teams in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties has magnified considerably. What players could be key in area teams making a deep run? Here are 18 Gastonia, Shelby area players who may be X-factors for their respective teams as they begin postseason play. Landen Agee North Lincoln | Sr., RB It took him a while, but the North Lincoln senior standout offered a glimpse of what he’s capable of later in the 2026 campaign. Agee rushed for more than 100 yards in three of the Knights’ last four games, finishing the regular season with 714 yards and six touchdowns. GASTONIA, SHELBY PLAYOFF PICKS: First round state playoff preview, picks for Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln football WHY ... AND WHY NOT?: Sizing up Gastonia, Shelby football's 8 top contenders for NCHSAA gold K.J. Bell Crest | Jr., QB If Crest is to reach its goal of an NCHSAA 5A state title, Bell’s ability to remain mistake-free will play a significant role. Bell has completed 55.6% of passes this fall for 1,216 yards and 13 touchdowns. He’s only thrown 3 interceptions, once in every 50 pass attempts this season.

Gastonia, NC · 3d

WFAE

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School board weighs options for attendance boundary changes

After a summer of controversy, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board will take on a task that's difficult for any school board: deciding where students go to school. CMS plans to reopen Elbert Edwin Waddell High School as a comprehensive high school and open a new middle school on Stumptown Road — which will affect other schools’ attendance boundaries.

Charlotte, NC · 18h

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River Bluff to host in first round of high school football playoffs

LEXINGTON, SC (WACH) — On Friday, River Bluff will host Spartanburg in the opening round of playoffs for high school football in South Carolina. The Gators head into the postseason with an 8-2, 3-1 record. They are currently ranked 2nd in 5A Region 3. The visiting Vikings are 2-8,...

Lexington, SC · 2d

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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 · 5d

FOX8 News

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North Carolina high school suspends bus routes due to driver shortage

GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Some families in Gaston County are scrambling this week as a bus driver shortage is forcing a high school to suspend routes. “I can imagine there was a lot of people panicking,” said Cindy Williams, whose granddaughter goes to Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia. Williams shared a voicemail […]

Gaston County, NC · 1d

ABC11 Eyewitness News

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How NC election results could reshape education

Changes in the North Carolina General Assembly could affect education funding at the state level.

Wake County, NC · 2d

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Hough High opens postseason atop Magnificent Seven

Hough High opens postseason atop Magnificent Seven. Mallard Creek High football coach Kennedy Tinsley speaks with his team after the Mavericks' 17-7 win against Chambers on Oct. 30, 2026. Mallard Creek, which is No. 2 in the Magnificent Seven rankings, won the Meck Power Six title with the win and earned a first round bye in the North Carolina 8A playoffs.

Cornelius, NC · 2d

ncfootballnews.com

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NC High School Football Rankings: Shelby, Tarboro Lead Final Small-School Super Six

North Carolina’s largest high schools aren’t the only ones playing great football. Each week, NC Football News ranks who we believe are the top football teams in the state competing at the 1A, 2A and 3A levels (schools with roughly 800 students or fewer). We call our rankings...

Tarboro, NC · 3d

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JoCo Sports Football: It’s playoff time!

We’ve come a long way through sweltering 7-on-7 tournaments, early morning workouts to beat the heat and, in most cases, 10 regular season games to reach the bottom of a mountain. That hill? A North Carolina High School Athletic Association state football championship. Whether you’re top-seeded Cleveland in the...

Johnston County, NC · 2d

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Report finds nearly $18 billion in facility needs for NC public schools for 2027-2031

Every five years, state law requires that local boards of education submit their long-range plans for “meeting school facility needs” to the State Board of Education. The reports are then aggregated by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI) into a statewide summary, which is submitted to the General Assembly to shape their decisions regarding fiscal allocations in the state budget to potentially meet these school needs.

North Carolina · 1d

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After voters pass amendments, public school advocates brace for effects of new tax limits

North Carolina voters passed two amendments this week to the state constitution that would put limits on income taxes and property taxes. Public school advocates say they're worried that will shrink the funding available for North Carolina schools. What's in the amendments. One amendment would permanently cap income taxes at...

North Carolina · 1d

hoodline.com

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NC Board Wants Softer Rules for Teacher-Training Programs, but Enforcement Is Stalled

N.C. State Board of Education — Agency Responsible for Rulemaking. North Carolina’s State Board of Education has approved recommendations for changing how the state evaluates teacher-training programs, but the recommendations are not yet in force. The board still needs to adopt rules to put the proposed system into effect, leaving the timing and details of any new enforcement framework unsettled.

North Carolina · 13h

The Johnstonian News

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Stein recognizes North Carolina educators, State Board of Education

Gov. Josh Stein honored North Carolina educators and State Board members as officials cited record academic milestones and recent increases in teacher pay and education funding.

North Carolina · 1d

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App State’s New GEAR UP Grant Targets 14,000 Students; Program Counts Vary by Cycle

Appalachian State University says its new seven-year, $35 million federal GEAR UP award will support college and career preparation for about 14,000 middle- and high-school students and their families in Western North Carolina. The program, GEAR UP APEX Northwest, began Oct. 1 and is the second consecutive $35 million GEAR UP grant awarded to the university, according to Appalachian Today.

Boone, NC · 2d