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Charlotte teen places 3rd in Scripps National Spelling Bee
A Charlotte native came close to winning the spelling bee on Thursday. Ananya Prassanna, a Charlotte native and David Drive middle schooler finished third place in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. That is the highest finish ever for the Charlotte 13-year-old. Prassanna tied for 74th last year and for 49th...
Unearthing African American artifacts at historic schoolhouse
IRON STATION – Nearly 800 Rosenwald Schools were built in North Carolina – more than in any other state, according to the N.C. Historic Preservation Office. Only two of the original six Rosenwald Schools are still standing in Lincoln County. One is in the Oaklawn community, which was rehabilitated several years ago utilizing a Community Development Block Grant, and the second is the Mount Vernon School in Iron Station.
'Mr. Oden is incredible' | CMS teacher surprised with new Hyundai
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — JeBrandon Oden is more than just a teacher to his students. "Mr. Oden has a lot of wisdom," his student Salomon Aka said. "He’s a great teacher and a great person." "He felt kind of like a best friend," another student Sui Tling said. In...
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