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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 · 6d

WBTV

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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 · 8d
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House rules: Nation Ford grabs Upper State title over Greenville (Nov. 3 Roundup)

The Nation Ford Falcons girls’ volleyball head coach Craig Brown put it to his team simply after dropping the second set of the 4A Upper State Championship. “This is our house,” he told his team. The message worked. Nation Ford captured the 4A Upper State Championship over the...

Fort Mill, SC · 8d
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Lunchbox Weather: WBTV First Alert meteorologist visits St. Gabriel’s Catholic School in Charlotte

WBTV’s First Alert Weather Team is visiting local schools for our new Lunchbox Weather program! Meteorologist Erick Garlick stopped by St. Gabriel's Catholic School in Charlotte.

Charlotte, NC · 6d
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NC Collaboratory convenes work group to study weighted student funding. Here is what you need to know

In Section 8.22 of the 2026 Appropriations Act, the North Carolina General Assembly directed the North Carolina Collaboratory’s Office of Learning Research to convene a group of experts to study North Carolina’s potential transition to a weighted student funding formula, according to a press release. What is a...

North Carolina · 7d

Queen City News

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools holds open enrollment event Wednesday for 2027-2028 school year

Enrollment for the 2027-28 school year is now open at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Charlotte, NC · 8d

ednc.org

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NC House Speaker, other legislators hear how Boost supports students at CCC&TI

Brittany Dula, a student in the medical sonography program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCC&TI), quit her full-time job to come back to school. A mother of four, Dula receives financial aid that covers expenses like tuition and books — but her program also requires hundreds of dollars of out-of-pocket, up-front expenses, including shoes and multiple pairs of scrubs. Taking on those expenses without starting the program made her nervous, Dula said, because “you don’t know what you’re getting into.”

North Carolina · 7d

carolinajournal.com

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NC Board of Education asks lawmakers for voucher moratorium, $300 million for textbooks

The North Carolina State Board of Education, largely composed of appointees by Democratic Govs. Roy Cooper, rolled out a budget request this week that again urges lawmakers to put a “moratorium” on Opportunity Scholarship spending. The board wants the money sent to traditional public schools instead. The request...

North Carolina · 7d

wnctimes.com

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WNC High School Football Scores Week 11

WNC High School Football -- November 1, 2026: Western North Carolina high school football teams wrapped up the regular season Friday night, Oct. 30, with Week 11 matchups settling final conference standings and playoff spots across the region. WNC High School Football -- November 2, 2026: Western North Carolina high...

North Carolina · 9d

Charlotte Observer

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McGregor family speaks out for first time on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools turmoil

After weeks of silence, Raki McGregor has offered new details about the lucrative consulting contracts that put him at the center of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ ongoing controversy. The politically influential Charlotte businessman and his wife , Kimberly McGregor, defended their work with the school district and disclosed new details about their consulting contracts in an extensive interview with The Charlotte Optimist newsletter published Monday. Their comments come more than a month after former Superintendent Crystal Hill was fired after her bombshell memo raising concerns about the couple’s financial ties to CMS, board oversight and potential conflicts of interest. The allegations helped trigger multiple state and federal investigations into the district’s finances and governance. While the McGregors offered new explanations for their compensation and involvement in district projects, several questions about the arrangements remain unanswered. McGregors address CMS consulting contracts The new details included an additional source of funding for Raki McGregor’s work with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools that had not previously been reported. Raki McGregor joined CMS in 2022 through a partnership with the Charlotte Executive Leadership Council while working as a senior executive at Novant Health, which initially covered his salary. After leaving Novant in June 2024, he continued working with the

Charlotte, NC · 9d

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North Carolina High School State Finalist Grant Larsen Sends Verbal To U.S. Air Force Academy For Fall 2027

Larsen’s 200 FR PB would have made the ‘B’ final at the 2026 MPSF Championships, while his 50 FR, 100 FR, and 100 FL would have qualified for the ‘C’ finals. Current photo via Grant Larsen. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor...

North Carolina · 8d

WRAL News

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NC schools list $18B in facility needs over next 5 years

North Carolina schools say they have $18 billion in facility needs over the next five years, an increase even as public school enrollment drops or stays the same in most school systems. That's according to a new report compiled by the state Department of Public Instruction, based on required school...

North Carolina · 7d

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Charlotte Schools Shine in 2027 U.S. News Rankings, Metrolina Scholars Academy Leads Region

Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy in Charlotte ranked No. 2 statewide for elementary and middle school categories in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Several other metro Charlotte campuses also made the list, according to the Charlotte Observer. According to PR Newswire, U.S. News & World Report bases its...

Charlotte, NC · 8d

Fort Mill Sun

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Yellow Jackets Kicker Noah Hardy Heads to Clemson

Fort Mill High School kicker Noah Hardy committed to Clemson University on Oct. 31, announcing his decision on X the morning after he made a 51 yard field goal in a road win at Boiling Springs. The offer came just days earlier. Hardy posted on Oct. 28 that he had received a full scholarship offer […]

Fort Mill, SC · 10d

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Finalists announced for inaugural North Carolina CTE Superintendent of the Year Award

The North Carolina Association for Career and Technical Education (NCACTE), in partnership with the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT), has established a new award designed to honor superintendents across the state who have made a significant impact in supporting career and technological education (CTE). The inaugural cohort of eight finalists was recently announced in a press release.

North Carolina · 9d

YoCo News

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Eight Local Teams Open SCHSL Football Playoffs Friday

Eight York and Lancaster county football teams will play in the South Carolina High School League Class 4A and 5A playoffs, which begin Friday, Nov. 6. Two local teams earned opening round byes. Northwestern is the No. 1 seed in the Class 5A Upper State, and South Pointe is the No. 3 seed in the...

Lancaster County, SC · 11d

YoCo News

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Clover School District Sets Public Hearing on 2025-26 Budget

The district's board will hear public comment on a proposed budget that increases spending and millage for the upcoming fiscal year.

Clover, SC · 9d

Fort Mill Sun

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Fort Mill School Board Approves Wellness Policy, Hears State Tax Review Update, Impact Fees Collections Plunge

Impact fee collections in the Fort Mill School District dropped to $145,572 in October, well below the monthly average of $848,076 the district collected during 2025, according to the monthly financial report presented to the Fort Mill School Board on Monday, Nov. 2. The decline, about 83 percent, tracks with a near halt in new […]

Fort Mill, SC · 9d

WECT

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Friday Night Football playoff bracket announced

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Nearly 20 area high school football teams have qualified for the 2026 state playoffs. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association released the playoff bracket for all eight classifications on Saturday. First round games kick off this Friday, Nov. 6, with championship games played Dec. 10-12 at neutral sites. Games through the regional championships are played at the higher seeds.

North Carolina · 11d

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17 North Carolina College Campuses With Outdoor Paths Open To Leashed Dogs

Some of the best dog walks in North Carolina hide behind lecture halls and bell towers. College campuses here protect old forests, river trails, and quiet lakes that many locals never explore. Better still, plenty of them welcome leashed pups on their outdoor paths. From mountain valleys near Asheville to...

North Carolina · 9d