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WBTV

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Richmond Senior at Lake Norman: Nov. 13, 2026

Mooresville, NC · 1d

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NC lawmaker plans bill to break up one of the largest school districts in U.S., board member says

CHARLOTTE, NC (WSOC) — A lawmaker from Union County is planning on introducing a bill to break up Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, according to CMS Board Member Anna London. She confirmed that Rep. David Willis’s staff contacted her office to let her know about the plan to break up the state’s second-largest school district.

Charlotte, NC · 3d

The Gaston Gazette

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See Gastonia, Shelby high school football NCHSAA third round pairings

The NCHSAA football playoffs have reached the regional quarterfinal round, with 10 teams from Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties still in the mix. Most noteworthy were road wins by Ashbrook and Cherryville, ranked 12th in the NCHSAA 6A West and 2A West brackets, respectively. Both earned come-from-behind wins to advance. CRUISIN': East Lincoln football hammers Forest Hills in playoff rout. Here's how TOP PERFORMERS: Gastonia, Shelby high school football NCHSAA second round honor roll Ashbrook rallied from 12 down in the fourth quarter, scoring 15 unanswered points and blocking fifth-ranked Mount Tabor’s field goal as time expired for a 29-28 win. The Green Wave earned a second shot at Big South 5A/6A rival Kings Mountain, which ended Watauga’s reign as 6A champion in Round 2 with a 42-0 win. As for Cherryville, it scored 26 second-half points to stun No. 5 Alleghany. The Ironmen have won eight games, the program’s most since going 11-1 in 1951. It travels to Community School of Davidson in an NCHSAA 2A West matchup. Crest, South Point and East Lincoln made light work of opponents in the 5A West bracket, while Burns and Stuart Cramer had no trouble advancing in the 4A West playoffs. In

North Carolina · 23h

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Assistant Principal at York Comprehensive High School is fired

YORK CO., S.C. – The assistant principal at York Comprehensive High School has been fired by the York School District One board. The decision comes after district leaders say Charles Drakeford had been placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into a personnel matter. The district says because it is a personnel matter, they cannot release any more details.

York, SC · 3d

Charlotte Observer

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CMS turmoil: How a state takeover & breakup of Charlotte's school district may play out

Breaking up Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools into smaller districts could take years, requiring lawmakers to create a process for dismantling the district and potentially inviting legal challenges, even as the Republican lawmaker behind the proposal pushes for immediate changes.. N.C. Rep. David Willis of Union County has acknowledged that dividing CMS would be a multiyear undertaking. But he wants the state to assume control of the district’s finances immediately, and for voters to have a chance to replace the board, in response to the dysfunction, turmoil and leadership implosion since this summer over allegations of financial mismanagement. The FBI, State Bureau of Investigation and state auditor are examining matters involving the district. Previous school system reorganizations in North Carolina have required detailed plans for transferring property, funding, employees and students, while at least one was delayed for years by litigation. Willis offered details about his proposal in a Wednesday interview with WBT radio, following news that his office had notified CMS board members that legislation was being drafted to separate the district into smaller systems and force new school board elections. Willis said he has not determined how many districts should replace CMS or where their boundaries would fall. He hopes to

Charlotte, NC · 6h

Queen City News

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Group of south Charlotte private schools won’t play Providence Day in football the next two years

"We are unclear what 'educational interests' are in question."

Charlotte, NC · 1d

The Gaston Gazette

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Gastonia, Shelby high school football NCHSAA second round honor roll

Round 2 of the NCHSAA high school football playoffs is in the books. Here’s a look at noteworthy performances among players in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties for games played Friday, Nov. 13. Isaiah Ashe, Ashbrook: Returned a kickoff 53 yards for a touchdown in the Green Wave’s 29-28 win over Mount Tabor. Zyere Dixon, Ashbrook: Had a 78-yard touchdown reception. JaKobi Freeman, Ashbrook: Blocked Mount Tabor’s attempt at a game-winning field goal as time expired. Dylan Garcia, Ashbrook: Kicked the game-winning field goal with 1:37 remaining. A.J. McClain, Ashbrook: Threw three touchdown passes. Braylon Smith, Ashbrook: Had two touchdown receptions. ON A ROLL: East Lincoln football hammers Forest Hills in playoff rout. Here's how INJURED: Georgia commit Jaxon Dollar exits East Lincoln football playoff game with injury Markalen Camp, Burns: Had an interception in a 49-14 win over Bunker Hill. Max Davis, Burns: Had touchdown runs of 15, 25, 5, 18 and 4 yards. Kamarion McKinzie, Burns: Had a 15-yard touchdown run. Jorian Ussery, Burns: Had a 42-yard touchdown run. Jackson Heavner, Cherryville: Rushed for three touchdowns and had a TD reception in the Ironmen's 35-28 win over Alleghany. J.J. McElhaney, Cherryville: Rushed for a touchdown. K.J. Bell, Crest:

Gaston County, NC · 1d

Charlotte Observer

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On eve of playoff debut, nationally ranked Hough football investigated, cleared

Nationally ranked Hough High School will make its 2026 N.C. high school football playoff debut Friday night at home against Palisades. The Observer has learned that the N.C. High School Athletic Association investigated a potential rules violation concerning student-athlete eligibility on the team, and referred the case to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. No violations were found. “When concerns regarding residency or eligibility are raised, those concerns are reviewed through the appropriate CMS processes, including coordination with CMS Athletics and CMS Student Placement,” said CMS spokesperson Tom Miner. “Hough High School has consistently worked closely with district staff to address any residency or eligibility questions that have been brought forward.” The Observer reached out to Hough athletic director Derek Butler and principal David Farley for comment. Neither responded. Miner said there is no current investigation ongoing at the school, despite a claim made via email to The Observer earlier this week. That claim was forwarded to Hough and CMS officials. “As appropriate,” Miner said, “the school has taken proactive steps to verify residency information and ensure compliance with all applicable requirements. The questions raised in the recent correspondence are not supported by the information available to the school. Further, CMS is not aware

Cornelius, NC · 2d

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11-12-26: Fallout From Proposed CMS Breakup

Tune in here to this Thursday’s edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!. Breaking with Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about a proposal from North Carolina State Representative David Willis to potentially break up Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools into smaller school systems. Brett revisits his exclusive interview with Willis and discusses the growing concerns surrounding CMS, including ongoing state and federal investigations into the district’s finances and leadership.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Charlotte Mom Pays for Her Own Mold Tests After CMS Says Chantilly School Is Fine

Sasha Vater's son has an autoimmune thyroid condition, and when his physician recommended an independent environmental assessment of his classroom in September, she decided she wasn't going to wait on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to do it for her. “The school wouldn't do it right, so I did it,” Vater said. In October, she commissioned her own mold testing at Chantilly Montessori, the roughly 300-student school on East Independence Boulevard where her son is enrolled.

Charlotte, NC · 18h

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Student-led Charlotte-area nonprofit collects toys for hospitalized children

WEDDINGTON, N.C. (WBTV) - A Charlotte-area nonprofit led by high school students is collecting toys for children receiving care at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital. The group, Counts for Kids, aims to bring happiness to children facing difficult circumstances. Student leaders. Angel Chang, a senior at Weddington High School...

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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NCHSAA Round Two State 2A Football Playoff Preview, Cherryville at Alleghany

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - The Cherryville Ironmen will head to the mountains of Sparta, NC, for a second-round playoff matchup at Alleghany High School on Friday, November 13, 2026. The number five seed, Alleghany Trojans, were idle last week after earning a first-round bye. Cherryville, the number twelve seed, is coming off a dominating 63-0 performance at home against Elkin High School. This time of year is what many refer to as the second season, or the real season. Each game matters; simply put, you win, you advance; if you lose, your season is over. Each round, the competition potentially gets tougher as fewer teams remain in contention for the coveted state championship.

Cherryville, NC · 3d

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CMS Parents Press for Kindergarten Play Hour in Every School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg parents who spent the spring asking for a daily hour of kindergarten play are back with a bigger request: take the pilot out of a handful of schools and put it in every elementary school. Parents asked on Nov. 9 to expand the play-based learning pilot from nine schools...

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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Cox Mill beats Holly Springs 7-0 to capture first-ever NCHSAA 7A flag football state championship

HICKORY, N.C. (WBTV) - It turns out, defense does, in fact, win championships. Cox Mill blanked Holly Springs 7-0 to win the inaugural NCHSAA 7A state championship for girls flag football at Lenoir-Rhyne University Saturday evening. It’s the third shutout win for the Chargers in which they scored seven or...

Concord, NC · 14h

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This Small North Carolina College Quietly Outranked Every School In The South

Some of the best weekend finds in North Carolina come without billboards, and this one is a college campus in Salisbury that most people simply drive past. It has brick buildings, a deep love of music, a summer baseball tradition, and families who have sent three generations through its doors.

Salisbury, 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 · 13d

BroBible

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North Carolina’s Top-Ranked High School Football Team Dismantles Whistleblower Allegations On Playoffs Eve

Hough is set to begin the high school football playoffs in North Carolina on Friday night. It was cleared of wrongdoing from an investigation into eligibility violations on the night before the postseason. The Huskies completely dismantled the attempted whistleblower’s allegations. Whomever it was that tried to destroy the best high school football team in […] The post North Carolina’s Top-Ranked High School Football Team Dismantles Whistleblower Allegations On Playoffs Eve appeared first on BroBible.

Cornelius, NC · 2d

WFAE

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Charlotte-area private schools to stop playing Providence Day in varsity football

Three Charlotte-area private schools will not play rival Providence Day School in varsity football during the 2027 and 2028 regular seasons. Providence Day officials said Charlotte Christian School, Charlotte Country Day School and Charlotte Latin School notified the school Tuesday of their collective decision. According to Providence Day, the three...

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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 · 10d