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Charlotte Observer

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reveals how it'll handle finances after top staff leave

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will turn to an outside consulting firm to help oversee its finances after its chief financial officer retires at the end of December, the district announced Tuesday. CMS has selected HIL Group, a firm that specializes in supporting North Carolina school districts, to provide financial management, budget development and operational support beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The arrangement comes amid significant turnover in district leadership. Chief Financial Officer Kelly Kluttz is one of five members of former Superintendent Crystal Hill’s 10-person cabinet who left or announced plans to leave CMS, as previously reported by The Charlotte Observer. “Our priority is to maintain strong financial oversight, ensure uninterrupted operations, and provide a transparent, cost-conscious solution while the district addresses this critical leadership need,” a news release states. Rather than immediately appointing a new CFO, CMS will designate an existing employee as its statutory finance officer while the consulting firm provides specialized financial support. The employee, whom CMS has not identified, will retain their current duties and will not receive a CFO salary. CMS Chief of Strategy and Innovation Beth Thompson will coordinate budget communications with the school board and public. The initial agreement with HIL Group, formally known as Hurd,

Charlotte, NC · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

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UNC Charlotte creates entrepreneurship school with gift from biotech founder

A former UNC Charlotte goalkeeper turned biotech founder is giving his alma mater an undisclosed sum to launch a startup school.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

The Gaston Gazette

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Second round state playoff preview, picks for Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln football

Thirteen high school football teams remain in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties. Here are previews for Round 2 matchups featuring area teams, with reporter Joe Hughes making a prediction for each game. Watch high school sports on NFHS Network Round 2’s top games Ashbrook (6-5) at (5) Mount Tabor Records: Ashbrook is 6-5; Mount Tabor is 6-4. Rankings: Ashbrook is ranked 12th in NCHSAA 6A West. Mount Tabor is the bracket’s 5-seed. The word: Ashbrook heralded a return to the explosive offense it enjoyed much of the 2026 campaign, racking up 472 yards and 47 points in its rout of Central Cabarrus. Quarterback A.J. McClain threw for 233 yards, in addition to the Green Wave having a 100-yard rusher (Messiah Patterson) and a 100-yard receiver (Zyere Dixon). After starting 0-4, Mount Tabor has won six consecutive games. It particularly ran roughshod over Piedmont Triad 5A/6A opponents, allowing 35 total points over five games. Winner takes on Kings Mountain or Watauga in Round 3. Pick: Ashbrook RANKING AREA TEAMS: Ranking Gastonia, Shelby high school football teams as Round 2 looms TURNING IT UP A NOTCH: Ashbrook football scores dominant NCHSAA 6A Round 1 win. Here's how. ON TO THE NEXT ONE:

Gaston County, NC · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

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NC attorney general sues Gastonia driving school for allegedly defrauding students

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing a Gastonia driving school and its owner, accusing them of taking money from families for driving lessons they allegedly failed to provide.

Gastonia, NC · 2d

WBTAM/WBTFM

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EXCLUSIVE: Rep. David Willis Discusses CMS Breakup and Recall School Board Election

A major shakeup could be coming to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as North Carolina State Representative David Willis tells WBT News Radio in an exclusive interview that he is preparing legislation that would break up the state’s second-largest school district and trigger recall elections for its current school board members. Willis, who is Chairman of the Education […]

Charlotte, NC · 8h

The Gaston Gazette

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Ranking Gastonia, Shelby high school football teams as Round 2 looms

Here is the USA Today Network’s high school football power rankings in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties , following play on Nov. 6, 2026. 1. Crest (9-1) The word: Crest’s only setback this fall was a 35-21 result to NCHSAA 7A West No. 1 seed and unbeaten Weddington. The Chargers are buoyed by a stubborn defensive unit, one with 54 tackles for loss, 16 ½ sacks and 20 turnovers forced. Up next: NCHSAA 5A West second round vs. Parkwood SECOND ROUND BOUND: See Gastonia, Shelby high school football NCHSAA second round pairings WATER WORKS: Ashbrook football scores dominant NCHSAA 6A Round 1 win. Here's how. TOP PERFORMERS: Gastonia, Shelby high school football NCHSAA first round honor roll 2. Shelby (9-1) The word: This Shelby team has shown its grit, earning wins in two of the three games in which it trailed in the second half. Its only loss was at rival Crest in overtime. A backfield consisting of sophomores Cruz Scott and Jonas Woods have helped the Golden Lions averaging 320.8 yards and 42.7 points per game. Up next: 3A West second round vs. West Lincoln 3. South Point (9-1) The word: The Red Raiders have won 28 games over

Gastonia, NC · 3d

WRAL

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Debate over North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship voucher program

With Democrats now in control of the North Carolina Statehouse, public education funding has become a primary focus.

North Carolina · 2d

hechingerreport.org

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STUDENT VOICE: Schools teach students what to learn, but rarely teach them how to learn

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Schools spend years teaching algebra, chemistry and history to students. Yet too many finish high school without knowing how memory, attention and...

North Carolina · 16h

thedavidsonian.news

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Davidson Hires New Health Educator

Davidson College recently hired Alydia Monahan to fill the college’s health educator role — a position typically held at the college but left vacant since the previous Health Educator, Clara Hare-Grogg, left in July 2026. Monahan’s position consists of facilitating conversations around sexual misconduct, sex education and providing...

Davidson, NC · 1d

stanlynewsjournal.com

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School board approves $91K intercom upgrade for South Stanly Middle

ALBEMARLE — South Stanly Middle School will soon have a new intercom system to improve communication and safety throughout the school. At its Nov. 3 meeting, the Stanly County Board of Education unanimously approved a $91,324.47 quote from Bluum to replace the school’s 26-year-old intercom system, which has experienced problems in some hallways and raised safety concerns due to the unavailability of replacement parts.

Albemarle, NC · 2d

Queen City News

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NC lawmaker proposes breaking up Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: report

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Republican state lawmaker from Union County is planning to introduce legislation that would break up Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools into smaller districts and force new school board elections, according to a report from WBT Radio. N.C. Rep. David Willis, who is chair of the Education Committee, is reportedly expected to introduce […]

Charlotte, NC · 1d

wtoc.com

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May River girls flag football team to compete at Panthers stadium

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - May River High School’s girls flag football team is set to compete Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the inaugural Palmetto Flag Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. May River will face Catawba Ridge High School at 5 p.m. to open tournament...

Beaufort County, SC · 2d

Salisbury Post

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Allen tapped as new Rockwell Christian School principal

ROCKWELL — There is a new principal in town. Rowan County Sheriff Travis Allen, who is officially retiring from a 30-plus-year law enforcement career at the end of the month, […]

Rockwell, NC · 1d

WCNC

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York School District 1 assistant principal potentially fired for allegedly watching porn

York, SC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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What to watch at UNC and NC State boards of trustees meetings this week

Hello reader! Welcome to Higher Stakes , your source for North Carolina’s higher education news. I’m reporter Jane Winik Sartwell . It’s going to be a big week. Both the UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State trustees are meeting. The fallout from the disturbing Sigma Nu hazing investigation continues to unfold. St. Augustine’s , the historically Black university in Raleigh, faces a deadline to explain how it plans to exit bankruptcy. I’ll be focused all week on bringing you the latest on these stories. Stay tuned. For now, here’s a preview of what to expect at those trustees meetings. What to expect from UNC’s trustees Protocol for campus-wide centers and institutes could be changing. A proposed policy could expand the provost’s control over the launch of new centers, who sits on committees that handle their periodical reviews, and their discontinuation or reclassification. Earlier this year, the abrupt closure and consolidation of six centers focused on international studies brought this issue to the fore. Academic program review could now consider cost. A presentation on the Academic Program Review Refresh Project says that the initiative allows the university to tell whether “cost of instruction is aligned with student demand.” Trustee Marty Kotis previously

North Carolina · 2d

Tega Cay Sun

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Fort Mill Marching Band Earns Third Place In SCBDA 6A Finals

The Fort Mill High School Marching Band placed third at the South Carolina Band Directors Association 6A State Championships, earning the bronze medal with a score of 91.45 for its 2026 show, “In My Beginning.” Wando High School won the state title with a 93.70, and James F. Byrnes High School took the silver medal...

Fort Mill, SC · 4d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Will the midterms' blue wave change UNC's shade? University leaders weigh in

“Buckle up, everybody.” That was the warning from former UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Holden Thorp to his “UNC peeps” in the wake of a stunning midterm election that dramatically shifted the balance of power in North Carolina state politics towards Democrats. Since the state legislature appoints the UNC System Board of Governors and many of the members of individual campus boards of trustees, that shift could trickle down and inform who controls public higher education. As it stands, Republicans dominate the UNC System Board of Governors and the UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees. That’s shown itself in myriad ways: the rejection of diversity, equity and inclusion measures, the embrace of a controversial civic life center, the energetic budget-cutting, the deals with the Trump administration, the continued questioning of tenure, and more. But conservative influence on higher education policy could become less potent in the coming years. Thorp worries that the political diversity will make it harder to get things done at UNC. According to Thorp’s analysis, “the Board of Governors (that is responsible for the UNC System) will get 6 seats out of 24 in July 2027 from the NC House, presumably Democrats. That will make it 18R-6D,” he wrote. “At

Chapel Hill, NC · 1d

NC Newsline

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North Carolina challenges public school students to read 10 million books in 2027

Can North Carolina public school students read 10 million books in one year? State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green thinks they can. Green announced the 10 Million Book Challenge on Tuesday, asking the state’s 1.5 million public school students to collectively read 10 million books in 2027. The campaign is intended to encourage children to read […]

North Carolina · 2d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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NC Community College System president tours CFCC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — The president and CEO of the North Carolina Community College System visited Cape Fear Community College on Tuesday, getting a firsthand look at the advanced technology and educational programs preparing students for the workforce. Dr. Monty Sullivan’s visit to CFCC is part of a statewide...

Wilmington, NC · 1d

takemetotn.com

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This North Carolina Public University Gives In-State Students The Best Value In America

Some of the oldest college buildings in the country sit just a short drive from many North Carolina homes. They belong to a school with a basketball program known far beyond the state line and a medical reputation that reaches across the Southeast. For families here, that kind of prestige...

Chapel Hill, NC · 5d