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The North Carolina Women’s College That Has Been Teaching Since Before America Had A President

In 1772, there was no President of the United States, no Constitution, and no country by that name at all. Yet in a small Moravian town in the North Carolina Piedmont, a school for girls and young women was already holding classes. That school never stopped. Today it is known...

Winston-Salem, NC · 2d
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Henry County proposes closing elementary school needing $6.6M in improvements

HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Henry County officials proposed closing Campbell Court Elementary School and relocating the student population to Stanleytown and Sanville Elementary Schools as part of a consolidation plan. The proposal to close the school follows an evaluation that identified several major facility needs, including a new...

Henry County, VA · 2d
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Bennett College to Auction $3.5 Million Harriet Tubman Painting

Bennett College will auction a historic Harriet Tubman painting for up to $3.5 million to fund women's health initiatives and support its future. The post Bennett College to Auction $3.5 Million Harriet Tubman Painting appeared first on saobserver .

Greensboro, NC · 2d

WSET

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Liberty Christian Academy shuts out Liberty to close out regular season

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Liberty Christian Academy rolled to a lopsided win against Liberty, using a pair of first-quarter rushing touchdowns to set the tone early. In the first quarter, LCA quarterback Luke Gaither opened the scoring by handing off to Jordan Burns, who took the ball all the way to the end zone for an LCA touchdown. LCA struck again on another Gaither handoff, this time to Mason Gunn, who followed a similar route to score another touchdown.

Bedford, VA · 1d
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Handmade Music School And American Chestnuts Trees, Inside Appalachia

A new generation is learning the story behind “Brown Hill,” a song by influential bluegrass band The Lost and Found. Also, data centers are changing the landscape, and one project is planning to plow over an extremely rare stand of seed-producing American chestnut trees. And, small food producers...

Floyd County, VA · 1d

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Lord Botetourt shuts out Northside 28-0 on Senior Night

Lord Botetourt celebrated Senior Night with a commanding 28-0 shutout victory over Northside on Friday night. The Cavaliers got things rolling early in the second quarter when quarterback Beau Lonker connected with Jackson Crenshaw on a fade route for a big gain, putting Lord Botetourt in scoring position. Lonker finished...

Daleville, VA · 1d

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Proposed 1% schools tax not passed in Pulaski but passes in Radford

PULASKI, Va. – One question on your midterm election ballot determined the fate of many schools in our area when it comes to funding. Voting yes to the proposed 1% school sales tax would bring millions of dollars in much-needed funding for school district building renovations. Voting no would block the tax, denying schools that funding. Radford and Pulaski counties are now dealing with the decisions voters have made.

Radford, VA · 2d

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Roanoke Catholic rolls past Virginia Episcopal School 65-6 on Senior Night

Roanoke Catholic closed out its regular season in dominant fashion Friday night, cruising to a 65-6 victory over Virginia Episcopal School (VES) on Senior Night at Vinyard Park. The Celtics entered the matchup with plenty of talent and determination, but the night came with an unusual challenge. Earlier in the...

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Salem rolls past Christiansburg 63-6, secures No. 5 seed in Region 4D

Salem closed out its regular season in dominant fashion Friday night, cruising to a 63-6 victory over Christiansburg on Senior Night. The Spartans entered the matchup all but locked into the No. 5 seed in Region 4D, while the Blue Demons were hoping a win could improve their chances of reaching the Region 3D playoffs.

Salem, VA · 1d

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Full Circle at Salem: The Resturn of Michaela Gilchrist

For most high school graduates, returning to their alma mater is a trip down memory lane; for Michaela Gilchrist, it’s her new office. Gilchrist graduated from Salem in 2003 and went on to pursue a postsecondary degree in communications at Virginia Tech. Little did she know she would be back 23 years later as our newest assistant principal.

Virginia Beach, VA · 2d

WAVY News 10

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Internet disruption hits Norfolk Public Schools and municipal offices

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Norfolk Public Schools restored internet and phone service Thursday morning after a technical outage affected all district facilities. According to a news release from the school district, the interruption began at approximately 8:23 a.m. and was resolved by 9:42 a.m. Preliminary information from internet service provider Spectrum indicates that work at […]

Norfolk, VA · 2d

WAVY News 10

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Indian River Middle School closed Thursday due to power outage

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Indian River Middle School will be closed Thursday, November 5 due to an ongoing power outage, according to the school’s website. There are no remote learning expectations. 10 On Your Side has reached out to Chesapeake Public Schools for additional information on the outage, and a possible timetable for restoration.

Chesapeake, VA · 3d

WAVY News 10

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Norfolk moves forward with Phase II of school consolidation

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — This multi-phase plan has gone through a few changes since its inception. Norfolk School Board members voted on Phase II at its Wednesday night meeting. It would force a handful of elementary schools to close during the next academic school year. They were originally going to delay this decision by another […]

Norfolk, VA · 2d

WTKR News 3

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High school football schedule shifts due to possible Friday inclement weather

Friday's forecast is calling for rain and possible thunderstorms, shaking up the high school football schedule for the final week of the regular season.

Norfolk, VA · 3d

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Virginia Beach high schoolers learn construction and gratitude in Panama

This past summer, as most teenagers enjoyed a break from school, going to the beach, sleeping late, working local jobs – a group of Virginia Beach high schoolers went to Panama, helping at a health clinic and a rural school. It’s part of a program aimed at supplying the...

Virginia Beach, VA · 5d

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Once the student, now the teacher

London Rhodes graduated from Salem in 2022 and is currently working towards her Bachelor’s Degree in education by student teaching with English Teacher Lacy Krell’s AP Literature and Dual Enrollment English 12 classes. “My thing is I just want to have an impact, be involved, and help other...

Virginia Beach, VA · 5d

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James River High School graduate named Senior Sailor of the Quarter

NORFOLK, Va. (WWBT) - A James River High School graduate serving in the U.S. Navy has earned top honors for outstanding performance and leadership. Petty Officer 1st Class Megan Chalkley, a 2009 graduate of James River High School and native of North Charleston, South Carolina, was recently named Senior Sailor of the Quarter with the Maritime Operations Center, Commander, U.S. Second Fleet in Norfolk.

Norfolk, VA · 8d

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Area schools open pathways to careers in education

Four southeastern Virginia school divisions are joining forces to develop teachers and school leaders from within their own communities, supported by a federal grant expected to provide approximately $4.1 million over five years. Surry County Public Schools will serve as the lead partner and fiscal agent for the Tidewater Educator...

Surry County, VA · 10d

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Virginia Beach School Board gets some answers, raises more questions about city cross-country trail

The Virginia Beach School Board again discussed helping the city fund a cross-country trail within the city’s Interfacility Traffic Area, or ITA, at its Tuesday meeting. The trail is estimated to cost $6 million to design and build. The Virginia Beach City Council has dedicated half the funding and is asking the school board for the other half.

Virginia Beach, VA · 10d

BroBible

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Virginia Football Coach Serves 4-Hour Suspension Amid Mysterious Investigation After Refusing Mercy

Lake Taylor High School football coach Hank Sawyer was suspended amid a mysterious investigation by Norfolk Public Schools following a 96-14 loss. He was reinstated hours later. No details about the probe have been provided. It is not clear if the circumstances of his most recent game played a role. Sawyer was “reassigned to services” […] The post Virginia Football Coach Serves 4-Hour Suspension Amid Mysterious Investigation After Refusing Mercy appeared first on BroBible.

Norfolk, VA · 11d