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WSOC Charlotte

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Mold discovery prompts closure at Iredell County elementary school

Coddle Creek Elementary School in Iredell County will close for three days next week after mold was found on furniture, air vents and cubby holes.

Iredell County, NC · 1h

WSOC Charlotte

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Concerns raised over traffic congestion near Burke County elementary school

Traffic congestion around Mull Elementary south of Morganton is raising safety concerns for some parents.

Burke County, NC · 21h

rewindasheville.com

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UNC Asheville named among NC’s prestigious colleges

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — UNC Asheville is getting recognition in a new report highlighting some of North Carolina’s most prestigious colleges and universities, and much of the attention centers on something students don’t have to wait until graduate school to experience: conducting original research. The university is...

Asheville, NC · 1d
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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 · 1d
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NC High School Football Rankings: Shelby, Tarboro Lead Final Small-School Super Six

North Carolina’s largest high schools aren’t the only ones playing great football. Each week, NC Football News ranks who we believe are the top football teams in the state competing at the 1A, 2A and 3A levels (schools with roughly 800 students or fewer). We call our rankings...

Tarboro, NC · 2d

Ashe Post & Times

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Six Ashe County Schools educators earn state recognition for professional learning

JEFFERSON — Ashe County Schools is proud to recognize six outstanding educators who have earned the North Carolina Global Educator Digital Badge from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). This state-level distinction recognizes educators who demonstrate a commitment to professional growth, innovative teaching practices, and creating meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for success. The six educators were also recognized for their accomplishments during the November Ashe County Schools Board of Education meeting. Ashe County High School • Jessica Hall • Christy Rivers Ashe Early College • Principal Lindsey Williams • Hillary Bowlin • Stefan Kunz • Jessica Yates Through Participate Learning's Global Leaders framework, these educators completed professional learning designed to strengthen instructional practices and help students connect classroom learning to real-world experiences. Throughout the program, participants explored instructional strategies that encourage students to think critically, communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and apply their knowledge in meaningful ways. These skills are essential for preparing students to navigate future educational, career, and life opportunities. The North Carolina Global Educator Digital Badge is awarded through a partnership between Participate Learning and NCDPI, recognizing educators who pursue advanced professional learning and demonstrate their ability to translate that learning into engaging

Ashe County, NC · 1d

wwcecho.news

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“Avoided Any Explanations, Conversations or Accountability”: Warren Wilson Dissolves Longstanding Alumni Board

On April 21, 2026, Warren Wilson College’s (WWC) alumni offices sent out an email announcing the largest changes to the structure of alumni relations in decades. “I am delighted to share Warren Wilson College's refreshed alumni engagement model,” the email reads. “Using your feedback, we have designed a distinctively Warren Wilson model that prioritizes engagement opportunities that are time-bound, purpose-driven, and responsive to your individual capacity, geography, and interests.”

Swannanoa, NC · 2d

The Gaston Gazette

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Meet the Key Homes Amazing Teacher for the month: Kelly Armstrong

Kelly Armstrong, a math teacher and mathematics department chair at Forestview High School, has been selected as the Gaston Gazette/Shelby Star/Key Homes Amazing Teacher of the month. 🍎 Know an Amazing Teacher? Tell us about them! Nominations are open to all. Armstrong has taught for 26 years, including 21 years at Forestview. She also leads the school’s Social Committee and Sunshine Crew. Jennifer Armstrong nominated her, pointing to the time, creativity and collaboration she brings to teaching. "She gets to school early and stays late to help her students and work on lesson plans. She uses a variety of hands-on and technological activities to help her students learn and understand the topic at hand." What inspires her Armstrong originally planned to become a music teacher with a focus on voice, drawing on her love of singing and piano. While studying music and education in college, she realized math was her stronger passion. "There are many students who have such a negative attitude towards Math, and I like to try to teach them that it is important in everyday life and can be a wonderful subject to learn." A classroom built on trust Armstrong wants students to know they are cared

Shelby, NC · 2d

hoodline.com

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App State’s New GEAR UP Grant Targets 14,000 Students; Program Counts Vary by Cycle

Appalachian State University says its new seven-year, $35 million federal GEAR UP award will support college and career preparation for about 14,000 middle- and high-school students and their families in Western North Carolina. The program, GEAR UP APEX Northwest, began Oct. 1 and is the second consecutive $35 million GEAR UP grant awarded to the university, according to Appalachian Today.

Boone, NC · 1d

chathamjournal.com

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Seaforth’s remarkable comeback falls three points short as Hickory wins five-set thriller for 5A volleyball state championship

Buies Creek, NC – For much of Friday evening, October 30, the Seaforth High School girls volleyball team appeared headed toward another disappointing conclusion to an otherwise outstanding season. Trailing defending champion Hickory by two sets in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 5A state championship, the Hawks faced the prospect of a straight-set defeat in their third consecutive appearance in a state final.

Hickory, NC · 2d

takemetotn.com

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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 · 5d

WBTV

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Decision made over controversial bell schedule for 1 Charlotte-Mecklenburg school

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools made a major decision regarding a controversial proposed bell schedule change for one of its schools. In an email obtained by WBTV on Thursday, Nov. 5, the South Academy of International Languages said its 2027-2028 bell schedule will remain unchanged. A new bell schedule was being considered for the school, which prompted pushback from parents.

Charlotte, NC · 20h

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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

ABC11 Eyewitness News

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How NC election results could reshape education

Changes in the North Carolina General Assembly could affect education funding at the state level.

Wake County, NC · 1d

thecharlottepost.com

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Hough High opens postseason atop Magnificent Seven

Hough High opens postseason atop Magnificent Seven. Mallard Creek High football coach Kennedy Tinsley speaks with his team after the Mavericks' 17-7 win against Chambers on Oct. 30, 2026. Mallard Creek, which is No. 2 in the Magnificent Seven rankings, won the Meck Power Six title with the win and earned a first round bye in the North Carolina 8A playoffs.

Cornelius, NC · 1d

jocosports.com

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JoCo Sports Football: It’s playoff time!

We’ve come a long way through sweltering 7-on-7 tournaments, early morning workouts to beat the heat and, in most cases, 10 regular season games to reach the bottom of a mountain. That hill? A North Carolina High School Athletic Association state football championship. Whether you’re top-seeded Cleveland in the...

Johnston County, NC · 2d

WBTV

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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 · 1d

WFAE.org

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After voters pass amendments, public school advocates brace for effects of new tax limits

North Carolina voters passed two amendments this week to the state constitution that would put limits on income taxes and property taxes. Public school advocates say they're worried that will shrink the funding available for North Carolina schools. What's in the amendments. One amendment would permanently cap income taxes at...

North Carolina · 22h

ednc.org

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Report finds nearly $18 billion in facility needs for NC public schools for 2027-2031

Every five years, state law requires that local boards of education submit their long-range plans for “meeting school facility needs” to the State Board of Education. The reports are then aggregated by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI) into a statewide summary, which is submitted to the General Assembly to shape their decisions regarding fiscal allocations in the state budget to potentially meet these school needs.

North Carolina · 19h