Cramerton
Cramerton, NC · Education
Charlotte Observer
CMS families rise up to oppose time change they say threatens popular program
Parents and students at a Charlotte magnet school say a district plan to adjust their bell schedule could drive families away from the program. The South Academy of International Languages , located on Nations Ford Road in south Charlotte, currently operates from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. But parents say Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools plans to move S.A.I.L. to a 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. schedule next school year. S.A.I.L. families spoke out about the change at Tuesday’s CMS board meeting , holding up signs in support of the school and raising concerns the move could jeopardize the school’s future. CMS confirmed its annual transportation review recommended bell time changes for S.A.I.L. — as well as Nations Ford Elementary, Sedgefield Middle and Mint Hill Middle — for the 2027-2028 school year. “We recognize that bell times directly affect family schedules and routines, and families have expressed a desire to maintain their existing schedules. We hear those concerns and are engaging with families to better understand the impacts and their feedback,” district spokesman Tom Miner said in a statement. Miner added the district’s ongoing bus driver shortage complicates transportation planning. Adjusting school schedules, improving bus routes and consolidating bus stops helps “make the
WFAE
CMS board updates organizational chart to reflect legal, compliance changes
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board has updated its organizational chart and added it to its website, after a WFAE report noted that there was no readily available chart reflecting a series of organizational changes the board undertook earlier this year. The chart is now accessible on the board’s web page on...
thecharlottepost.com
‘Messy’ CMS drama leaves constituents angry and sour
The September firing of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill by the board of education sparked a series of leadership changes and allegations of financial impropriety that led to the launch of state and federal investigations. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ leadership is in chaos and its constituents want accountability. The firing of...
WBTV
The Gaston Gazette
WBTV
Watch: WBTV Football Friday Night game coverage - Oct. 16, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - We have entered the ninth week of high school football in the Charlotte region and WBTV will have all the highlights every Friday night. Football Friday Night continues on Friday, Oct. 16, with Nate Wimberly and Cam Gaskins. They will have all the scores and highlights from Week 9 and can be watched on WBTV starting at 11:20 p.m. You can watch Football Friday Night in the video player above.
Tega Cay Sun
Fort Mill School Board Candidate Spotlight: Melissa Maynard
As part of our continuing effort to bring local news that’s impactful to our readers, we’ve proactively reached out to the candidates running for Fort Mill School Board. We will not manipulate their answers in any way, we’ll simply provide to you, our readers. This will allow you to make an informed choice. This week,...
Tega Cay Sun
Op-Ed: Fort Mill Deserves a Fact-Based Discussion of School Finances
The following is an editorial received from Fort Mill School Board candidate Lipi Pratt. No changes were made prior to being made available to the public. Larry Barnett is right about one thing: taxpayers deserve accountability for every dollar we spend. As a member of the Fort Mill School Board, I take that responsibility seriously....
Salisbury Post
Salary and bonus mandates sparks search for extra school funding
The Rowan-Salisbury School System requires millions of dollars to accommodate teacher pay increases and bonuses mandated by the state’s 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. School board members approved Chief Resources Officer […]
WFMY NEWS2
Hundreds of North Carolina A&T students march for Nolan Wells
WRAL
No. 2 Providence Day opens league play with dominant win over Charlotte Latin
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Veteran Providence Day head coach Chad Grier knows his team is considered the favorite to repeat as N.C. Independent Athletic Association state champion, especially among his Charlotte Independent Schools Athletic Association rivals. But as Grier reminded his team after opening its 2026 CISAA league slate with...
AL.com
Hough vs. South Mecklenburg: Watch North Carolina high school football clash live from Charlotte (10/16/2026)
If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. The nationally-ranked Hough Huskies will put their 21-game winning streak on the line Friday night when they travel to face South Mecklenburg in an NCHSAA Greater Charlotte 7A/8A conference matchup at 7 p.m. The Huskies...
WFAE
CMS seeking state guidance on 12-month payroll options for teachers
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is reviewing whether a payroll program used by teachers still complies with state law following recent changes, and officials say they’re waiting for guidance from the state Department of Public Instruction. Help make stories like this possible. The story you’re about to read is made possible by...
hoodline.com
UNC Charlotte’s Shared Plate-Reader Network Drew Heavy Use From Houston
UNC Charlotte says its participation in a shared camera network does not require it to provide access to outside law-enforcement agencies. But searches by other agencies can include detections from campus cameras. In a statement to WBTV, the university said the network involves about 1,600 agencies and that a search for a particular plate may return the place and time a participating camera detected it. WBTV reported that the university declined its request to interview Police Chief Jeffrey Baker.