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Duplin County school board member resigns

How long did Claudius Morrisey serve in Duplin County Schools?. The Duplin County Board of Education announced the resignation of board member Claudius Morrisey during its meeting Thursday, Nov. 5. Morrisey’s career with Duplin County Schools began in 1978. He worked as a teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal, and...

Duplin County, NC · 2d
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Pender stuns No. 1 Kenan

WARSAW — Nelson Martel stood stunned. James Kenan players disputed the midfield referee’s decision to no avail as he held the red card high in the evening sky. “It was well-deserved,” the Tigers’ head coach said. The controversial call infuriated James Kenan fans, who watched their squad scramble for 50-plus minutes a man down and suffer a devastating playoff elimination. Pender prevailed 6-4 and earned a third-round date with ninth-seeded Midway in the 2026 NC High School Athletic Association Class 3A boys’ soccer playoffs. Up 2-0 and seemingly in control, Kenan keeper Gio Lincona came off his line to challenge a Pender player one-on-one late in the opening half. The two players collided outside the box. “The goalie came out for the 50-50 ball,” Martel said. “The Pender player got there first and he [Lincona] crashed into the player. He was the last man. [So] the red card was denying a goal-scoring opportunity.” The 17th-seeded Patriots (10-14-0) converted the free kick. Martel could feel the momentum shift. “That set them up to win the game,” said Martel, who called upon Jose Cruz and Kaleb Gallegos to work between the pipes during the remainder of the tension-filled contest. “I couldn’t have

Warsaw, NC · 2d

Duplin Times

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Bed bug complaints infest school board

Concerned residents confronted the Duplin County Board of Education at the Nov. 5 meeting about bed bugs being found recently at Kenansville Elementary School. Three individuals signed up for public comment to address the board on the topic. Marissa Phipps had several items to address. She started off by stating that she was both nervous and angry as she began addressing the board with her concerns. “This is a big immediate concern. We cannot keep asking our children and staff to report to work to risk bringing it home to our environment and spreading it worse,” she said. “Why not let us go remote, do it for a week, and come back to a clean environment? Yes, we cannot stop it from happening again, but we can stop it from spreading.” She also brought up bullying in schools, stating that it was a major issue. “If you look at the suicide rates in Duplin County, it’s the highest because bullying has not been handled,” she asserted. “Instead it’s being brushed to the side — saying to a child that’s not nice or handing out a stay away agreement. When a child is stuck in a classroom with 30 other kids

Duplin County, NC · 3d

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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 · 10d
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Butler Avenue’s first movie night brings community

Butler Avenue Elementary School held its first-ever family movie night Thursday, with the lawn covered in adults and their children watching Toy Story 5, the popcorn popper staying busy and staff and families, alike, remembering that school is community. “We appreciate you, Jollypop,” Butler Avenue Principal Dr. Angela Harding Newkirk...

Clinton, NC · 2d

National Enquirer

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Community College Professor Faces 30 Years in Prison for COVID Relief Fund Scheme That Netted $150,000

A North Carolina woman is facing a potential sentence of three decades in prison for trying to defraud the federal government to secure COVID relief funds. On Monday, November 2, the United States Attorney’s Office East District of North Carolina announced in a press release that Pamela Humphrey, a Fayetteville Tech Community College Professor, had […]

Robeson County, NC · 6d

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Pender County families could see school assignments change under draft proposals

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - As Pender County Schools prepares for growth, draft boundary changes could send at least 1,200 elementary students and up to 1,125 middle school students to different schools. The district has not approved a plan. A final scenario is expected to be selected in January 2027,...

Pender County, NC · 2d

The Wilson Times

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Kent intent on keeping Warriors standards high

Mark Kent takes over Hunt boys basketball after 17 seasons alongside Dwight Taylor, aiming to uphold the Warriors’ tradition through preparation, patience and adaptability.

Wilson, NC · 19h

The Fayetteville Observer

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Westover football's 'Fantastic Four' freshmen shape playoff future

Success on the gridiron has found its way to Bonanza Drive, and inside the Westover football locker room. Amid a 7-4 record marked by an undefeated home stretch that rounded out its final home game last Friday against No. 19 West Johnston in the NCHSAA 6A East playoffs, four freshmen have consistently made their presence felt on Friday nights: Zion Williams, Jrue Glenn, Montana Boney, and Jarrod Smith, known as the "Fantastic Four" in the Westover program. Westover head coach Justin Sherrod spoke about the quartet and how much they mean to the program, with their immediate impact on their winning season, which has landed them in the second round of the NCHSAA 6A East playoffs. For Sherrod, their emergence is the result of a plan that began before they ever stepped onto a high school football field. "I've seen the potential in those guys in eighth grade," Sherrod said. "Most importantly, I wanted to make sure that they knew who I was, what this program is going to be, and that these guys are going to be the future of the program for the next three years." Here's what each of the "Fantastic Four" freshmen bring to the Wolverines,

Fayetteville, NC · 1d

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ENC sports: East Duplin prepares for playoffs, North Pitt soccer advances to quarters

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — The second round of the high school football playoffs kicks off Friday night, with top-seeded East Duplin preparing to host Washington in a matchup between two teams coming off very different starts to the postseason. Meanwhile, North Pitt's boys soccer team is headed to the...

Beulaville, NC · 19h

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Gryphons clip Falcons in first round of NCHSAA Class 5A playoffs

The Rocky Mount High School football team ended a two-game losing streak Thursday night and rolled into the second round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Class 5A playoffs with a 38-20 victory over fellow Big East 5A/6A Conference foe C.B. Aycock at home. The Gryphons, the No. 9 seed, improved to 7-4 overall and will play at No. 8 seed Havelock (6-5) in the second round on Friday. The Rams had a first-round bye. CBA, the No. 24 seed, completed its season 2-9. The Golden Falcons opened the scoring with a 28-yard touchdown run with 3:11 left in the first quarter, and the extra point gave them a 7-0 lead. The Gryphons responded with 24 unanswered points. Zamari Knight had scoring runs of three yards (0:30 first quarter) and 15 yards (3:48 second quarter), and Silas Cloer kicked a 36-yard field goal late in the second stanza to give the home team a 17-7 lead at halftime. Aydan Banks reeled off a 45-yard TD run and Cloer booted the extra point with 8:50 remaining in the third quarter to extend the lead to 24-7 before CBA briefly ended the barrage with a 23-yard TD run and the

Rocky Mount, NC · 2d

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Basketball season has arrived in JoCo

We may not be quite done with football season yet, but time waits for no one. As such, tonight marks the beginning of basketball season here in Johnston County. Neuse Charter School gets us started tonight with boys’ action against Alpha Academy, and everyone else joins in later this week. Let’s sample the schedules:

Johnston County, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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What to watch at UNC and NC State boards of trustees meetings this week

Hello reader! Welcome to Higher Stakes , your source for North Carolina’s higher education news. I’m reporter Jane Winik Sartwell . It’s going to be a big week. Both the UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State trustees are meeting. The fallout from the disturbing Sigma Nu hazing investigation continues to unfold. St. Augustine’s , the historically Black university in Raleigh, faces a deadline to explain how it plans to exit bankruptcy. I’ll be focused all week on bringing you the latest on these stories. Stay tuned. For now, here’s a preview of what to expect at those trustees meetings. What to expect from UNC’s trustees Protocol for campus-wide centers and institutes could be changing. A proposed policy could expand the provost’s control over the launch of new centers, who sits on committees that handle their periodical reviews, and their discontinuation or reclassification. Earlier this year, the abrupt closure and consolidation of six centers focused on international studies brought this issue to the fore. Academic program review could now consider cost. A presentation on the Academic Program Review Refresh Project says that the initiative allows the university to tell whether “cost of instruction is aligned with student demand.” Trustee Marty Kotis previously

North Carolina · 1d

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Southern Nash, Rocky Mount Flag Football Teams Eliminated

Southern Nash and Rocky Mount both fell in the third round of North Carolina’s high school flag football playoffs, ending hopes of a local matchup. The Ladybirds lost to Pamlico, 26-25, in triple overtime; the Gryphons were beaten by Roxboro Community, 38-13. Southern Nash finished 17-2; Rocky Mount finished...

Rocky Mount, NC · 1d

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Vanceboro fourth graders to perform with bluegrass musician Lorraine Jordan in North Carol

Fourth-grade students at Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary School will celebrate North Carolina's musical heritage, geography and culture during a special concert featuring Vanceboro native and bluegrass musician Lorraine Jordan. According to Craven County Schools, the concert is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the school's auditorium. The...

Vanceboro, NC · 1d

The Wilson Times

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Greenfield varsity basketball season preview

Greenfield boys return four starters from their NCISAA 2-A championship team, while the girls bring back a veteran core after a 12-8 season.

Wilson, NC · 23h

The Wilson Times

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Vesters fund grants for local schools

Wilson Education Partnership and the Unlimited Impact Project awarded $3,000 in mini grants for literacy, STEM and student wellness projects at four local schools.

Wilson, NC · 1d

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Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt highlights need for cybersecurity workforce pipeline at Fayetteville Technical Community College

Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt toured Fayetteville Technical Community College’s cybersecurity program Wednesday, Oct. 28, as a part of her Jobs of the Future initiative. In addition to housing its own cybersecurity program, FTCC is a co-founder of the Carolina Cyber Network (CCN). Carolina Cyber Network connects colleges, universities, employers, government and community partners to help students build skills, gain real experience, and move into cybersecurity careers.

Fayetteville, NC · 2d

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Two PCHS grads receive scholarship honoring Michael Higgins

Two East Carolina University students have received the Michael Steven Higgins “Changing the World” Scholarship. Tyler Gregory and Elizabeth Conway both graduated from Perquimans County High School and are majoring in criminal justice at ECU. According to a Perquimans Schools Foundation press release, both students hope to use their education and careers to serve others, reflecting the spirit of the scholarship’s name. Gregory, a sophomore, plans to pursue a career with the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation after completing an internship with the agency and graduating from ECU. His community service has included work with Camp Cale, the high school’s sports camps and the Dream Hunt and Fish program. Conway, a senior, is scheduled to graduate in December. She has interned with the SBI, the Pitt County District Attorney’s Office and the Perquimans County Sheriff’s Office. Brenda Lassiter of the Perquimans County Schools Foundation said that by supporting Gregory and Conway, the scholarship helps encourage the next generation of criminal justice professionals. According to the foundation, both recipients see their studies as preparation for careers in which they can help victims obtain justice, contribute to safe communities and uphold individual rights. The scholarship honors Higgins, a 2016 graduate of Perquimans

Greenville, NC · 2d

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High school football: Herdman leading big-play Vikings into second round

Given his defensive prowess, it figures that D.H. Conley’s Ben Herdman would know how to exploit an opponent’s weakness — repeatedly. The Vikings’ senior linebacker blocked two punts and added an interception in the first half Thursday in D.H. Conley’s 63-38 victory over East Wake in the first round of the NCHSAA Class 7A football playoffs at Hollywood Crossroads. The win advanced D.H. Conley, the No. 9 seed in the East 7A bracket, to a second-round matchup on the road. The Vikings are scheduled to square off against eighth-seeded Cape Fear, located just east of Fayetteville in Cumberland County, on Friday. Given that Herdman is D.H. Conley’s leader in tackles with 120 — 11 of those for loss — going into last Thursday’s game, it’s not exactly a surprise that he can break down the Xs and Os of an opponent and describe it like a coach who spends countless hours in the film room. “We knew their schematics on punt. We took a lot of time practicing,” Herdman said. “We saw that if we overloaded one side that they didn’t have enough bodies over there, so that’s where we took advantage of it.” One of Herdman’s blocked kicks occurred

Greenville, NC · 2d