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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 · 10d
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North Carolina High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, Updated Matchups for Nov. 13-14

Updated North Carolina high school football playoff brackets with Nov. 6 scores, Nov. 13 second-round matchups and 2026 NCHSAA championship dates.

North Carolina · 2d

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Guilford County Schools cuts $14M from budget

The Guilford County Board of Education is cutting more than $14 million from its budget. The reductions are the result of state-mandated salary increases for teachers, declining enrollment and lower-than-expected local funding. Superintendent Whitney Oakley explained some of the cuts at a meeting Tuesday. “We've had impacts on academics and...

Guilford County, NC · 7h
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Moore County Leadership Institute celebrates class of 2026 graduates

The Moore County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the graduation of the Moore County Leadership Institute (MCLI) class of 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities in Southern Pines. Sixteen participants completed the 10-month program, which develops leaders through hands-on exploration of Moore County’s civic, economic, and historical landscape. Family, friends, employers, and community partners joined the graduates for an evening reception, remarks, and the presentation of certificates.

Moore County, NC · 2d
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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

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 · 6d

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UNC-Chapel Hill breaks ground on new residence hall, named after trailblazing Black faculty members

UNC-Chapel Hill broke ground on its first new residence halls in two decades this week, including one named after two trailblazing Black faculty members. One of the two buildings will be named Jackson Hall, after Blyden and Roberta Jackson. The husband and wife were the first two tenured Black professors at the university, with Blyden first in 1969, and Roberta in 1974.

Chapel Hill, NC · 11h

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Stanly football teams advance to second round of state playoffs

ALBEMARLE — All four Stanly County high school football teams remain alive in the NCHSAA state playoffs after three opened the postseason with victories Friday and North Stanly received a first-round bye. The Comets will begin their postseason Friday as the top seed in the 3A West bracket, while...

Albemarle, NC · 1d

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Tigers defeat one team with title history, face another Friday night

RANDLEMAN — David Diamont and the Randleman High School varsity football team realized first-round state playoff opponent Burlington Cummings may have come into Charles R. Gregory with just one win during the regular season, but the Tigers were not going to take the Cavaliers lightly. And they didn’t.

Randleman, NC · 2d

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 · 10h

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Foust Signs Highest Ranked Recruiting Class in School History

HIGH POINT, N.C. – High Point women's basketball head coach Wyatt Foust and his staff signed five new Panthers on National Signing Day. HPU acquired the top-ranked recruiting class in both program and conference history. Charlotte Cavin | Guard | 6'0 | Frisco, Texas | Wakeland High School. Charlotte...

High Point, NC · 23h

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 · 1d

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Caswell schools’ drivers are recognized

Caswell County Schools Transportation Department has been recognizing drivers who have gone above and beyond for students. All of the drivers have a great responsibility of transporting our students to and from school in a safe and timely manner. There have been some challenges, but also many successes. All of the drivers are appreciated for their dedication to the students.

Caswell County, NC · 1d

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Planting the Future: NC Farm School 2027

DANBURY — The NC Cooperative Extension is officially accepting applications for its upcoming NC Farm School programs in the Western Piedmont region. Designed for new, aspiring, and transitioning farmers, NC Farm School equips agricultural entrepreneurs with business planning tools, strategic concepts, and one-on-one planning help to launch and sustain profitable farm businesses. The Western Piedmont 2027 Program offers a combination of classroom instruction and on-farm visits for one full day of business ideation across Yadkin, Davidson, Davie, Stokes, and Forsyth counties. The program begins with a virtual orientation on March 15, followed by monthly in-person sessions from March through June. Classroom topics cover business setup, product selection, cost and income estimation, market research, risk management, and farm regulations. ● March 15 - Zoom Orientation, 6:30 p.m. ● March 22 - NC Cooperative Extension, Yadkin County Center, Yadkinville ● April 26 - NC Cooperative Extension, Davidson County Center, Lexington ● May 24 - NC Cooperative Extension, Davie County Center, Mocksville ● June 28 - NC Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center (and Stokes County farm tours), Tobaccoville ● July TBD - Graduation Dinner, TBD “Go to NC Farm School,” said Timothy Davis, without hesitation, when asked about his NCFS experience. “You learn

Danbury, NC · 14h

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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 · 1d

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REMC awards Bright Ideas grants to 13 area teachers

ASHEBORO — Randolph Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) recently honored educators by awarding $14,000 in Bright Ideas grants to 13 area teachers. More than 2,600 students at schools in Randolph, Moore, Montgomery and Chatham Counties will benefit from the grants, which support classroom projects in science, art, physical education and more.

Randolph County, NC · 1d

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Apprenticeship’s future runs through community colleges

In many of the most promising new apprenticeship programs, community colleges aren’t bystanders. They drive these programs’ growth. That’s the lesson from a recent U.S. Department of Labor evaluation of apprenticeships across healthcare, IT and advanced manufacturing. Apprenticeship has long been used, in the evaluation’s words, “as...

North Carolina · 13h

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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 · 1d

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Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt highlights need for cybersecurity workforce pipeline at Fayetteville Technical Community College

Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt toured Fayetteville Technical Community College’s cybersecurity program Wednesday, Oct. 28, as a part of her Jobs of the Future initiative. In addition to housing its own cybersecurity program, FTCC is a co-founder of the Carolina Cyber Network (CCN). Carolina Cyber Network connects colleges, universities, employers, government and community partners to help students build skills, gain real experience, and move into cybersecurity careers.

Fayetteville, NC · 2d

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Graham high school cancels women’s basketball

Graham, NC · 6h